296 saved#493 of 6,224

National James Day

Get ready to honor all the amazing James' in your life on National James Day - share memories, throw a party, and celebrate their awesomeness!

Sunday

April 2027

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

Have an update or spot an error?

YEARLY DATEApril 11

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYNames

INTRO

Introduction

PHOTO

Get ready to celebrate the most popular name in the world on National James Day on April 11! This holiday is dedicated to all the James' out there, from famous actors and musicians to your very own friends and family members. The name James has a rich history, with origins dating back to biblical times. It's also been a popular name among British monarchs and has numerous variations in different languages. Whether you're a James yourself or know someone who is, this day is all about celebrating the uniqueness and awesomeness that comes with being named James. Let's give a big cheer for all the amazing James' out there!

TIMELINE

National James Day Timeline

Biblical James

The name James originated in the Bible, with at least two apostles named James in the New Testament.

King James I

James I of England, who commissioned the King James Bible, assumed the throne, marking one of the many times a King of England was named James.

U.S. President James Tyler

James Tyler became the U.S. President, marking one of many U.S. Presidents named James or with James as their middle name.

Name Popularity

James was the most popular boys' name in the U.S., according to Social Security data, indicating the widespread use of the name.

National James Day

The celebration of National James Day was proposed and started being observed annually on April 11th, to acknowledge and honor all the amazing people named James.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National James Day

Host a James-themed party

Gather your friends and family and throw a party to celebrate all things James! Decorate with pictures and memorabilia of famous James' throughout history, play games related to the name James, and serve food and drinks that pay homage to the name.

WATCH

Watch movies with characters named James

Gather a list of movies that have characters named James, such as James Bond or James Potter, and have a movie marathon with your friends or family. Make it even more fun by dressing up as your favorite James character!

EXPLORE

Explore a new city or town named James

Do some research and find a city or town with the name James in it. Plan a day trip or weekend getaway to explore the area and learn about its history and significance.

CREATE

Create a James-inspired playlist

Gather songs with the name James in the title or lyrics and create a playlist to listen to throughout the day. You can also make it a collaborative effort with friends and have everyone contribute to the playlist.

LEARN

Learn about famous James' in history

Take some time to research and learn about famous people throughout history who share the name James. This can be a fun and educational way to celebrate National James Day and gain some interesting knowledge.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National James Day

James is a versatile name

There are endless variations of the name James, from traditional forms like Jacob and Jamie to more unique spellings like Jaymes or Jaimz. This allows each person named James to make the name their own and stand out in their own special way!

It's a day to celebrate the name James

National James Day is the perfect holiday for anyone named James or anyone who knows and loves someone named James. It's a chance to celebrate everything great about this classic, strong name.

James is a timeless name with significance

The name James has been around for centuries and has deep historical and cultural significance. From kings and religious figures to famous authors and athletes, there have been many notable individuals named James who have left their mark on the world.

Related holidays

SAT

Jun 2026

Names

National Jim Day

On National Jim Day, we honor all the Jims out there! Share your favorite memories and funny stories about your friends or family members with this popular name.

National Jamie Day

Calling all the Jamies out there - it's time to celebrate your unique name on National Jamie Day! Share your stories and connect with fellow Jamies around the world.

103Read

SAT

Jun 2026