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National Go With Your Gut Day

Trust your instincts and make the most of National Go With Your Gut Day - take risks, explore new ideas, and go beyond your comfort zone!

Wednesday

September 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATESeptember 23

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYHealth

SUBCATEGORYWellness

INTRO

Introduction

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Celebrate National Go With Your Gut Day on Sept. 23 and trust your intuition! This day was created to honor the power of following your gut feeling, which can help you make decisions quickly and confidently. It's believed that going with your gut is often the best way to go since it stems from years of accumulated knowledge, experiences, wisdom and instinct.

TIMELINE

National Go With Your Gut Day Timeline

Day Is Proposed

The idea of a day to honor going with your gut instincts is first proposed by several motivational speakers, emphasizing the importance of intuitive decision-making.

Day Becomes Official

National Go With Your Gut Day is accepted and listed in the National Day Calendar on September 23rd, with the goal of encouraging people to trust their instincts.

First National Celebration

The first celebration of National Go With Your Gut Day encourages people nationwide to trust their intuition and judgement.

Increased Public Awareness

Various media outlets, blogs, and podcasts feature National Go With Your Gut Day, increasing public awareness and participation in the event.

Day Gains Worldwide Recognition

The concept of National Go With Your Gut Day spreads to other countries, promoting the importance of trusting instincts globally.

Online Commemorations Grow

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual celebrations and online engagements were emphasized, leading to a surge in online awareness of the day.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Go With Your Gut Day

Go for a walk

Take some time to clear your head and get back in touch with yourself. Going for a walk can help you gain clarity and confidence about your own decision making.

TRY

Try something new

Let yourself be guided by your intuition and try something you wouldn't normally do. It could be anything from an adventurous activity to trying out a new recipe.

MEDITATE

Meditate

Take a few minutes to sit in silence and focus on your breath. Meditation can help you clear your mind of all the external noise, allowing you to listen more clearly to your inner voice.

JOURNAL

Journal

Writing down what is going on in your life can help you make sense of it all and give you an opportunity to reflect on the choices you have made.

CHECK

Check in with yourself

Spend some time alone and ask yourself what feels right in that moment. Listen to your inner guidance and go with it.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Go With Your Gut Day

It boosts creativity

Sometimes the best ideas come from going with your gut. Going against the grain and thinking outside the box can lead to unique perspectives and creative solutions that wouldn't have been found using traditional methods.

It encourages us to listen to our intuition

Going with your gut can have a major impact on decision making. By trusting your instincts and feeling out what's right for you, you are able to make decisions that align with your personal values instead of just going along with the status quo.

It helps us trust ourselves

Going with your gut gives you the confidence to take risks and stand up for yourself in times of uncertainty. It can help build self-esteem by proving to yourself that you know what’s best for you - no matter how uncertain it may feel at first.

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