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National Kick Butt Day

It's National Kick Butt Day - time to take charge and make positive strides towards achieving your goals!

Monday

October 2026

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

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YEARLY DATESecond Monday in October

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYHealth

SUBCATEGORYSelf-Care

INTRO

Introduction

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It's time to get motivated and take on the world with National Kick Butt Day on the second Monday of October! This day was created in 2011 by a group of friends who wanted to encourage others to rise up and tackle their goals. It is a great chance for everyone to reflect on their dreams, set achievable goals, and take action towards achieving them. Whether it's taking steps towards a career change or finally starting that project you've been putting off - now is the perfect time to get out there and make things happen!

TIMELINE

National Kick Butt Day Timeline

National Kick Butt Day Inception

A group of friends established National Kick Butt Day to inspire and motivate others in achieving their goals.

Gaining Momentum

The holiday gained traction as more people became aware and engaged in activities towards achieving their goals.

First Organizations Participate

Major organizations and workplaces began acknowledging and promoting the day to boost employee motivation.

Press Coverage Increases

National media outlets started covering National Kick Butt Day, leading to increased popularity across the country.

Digital Celebrations

Due to COVID-19 lockdowns, individuals and organizations celebrated the day digitally, further spreading its popularity on social media platforms.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Kick Butt Day

Go for a run

Take the day to go for a long run outside, or hit the treadmill at the gym. This can help you clear your mind and reflect on how you want to kick butt at life.

SET

Set a goal

Think of something that you have wanted to do, but never had the time or confidence to do it. National Kick Butt Day is the perfect day to set yourself a goal, and set out to achieve it.

TAKE

Take a self defense class

Take the day to sign up for a self defense class or martial arts class. It's a great way to learn how to protect yourself and make sure you can kick any butt that comes your way.

WRITE

Write down your accomplishments

Write down all the things that you have achieved in life, both big and small. This can help you gain a sense of accomplishment and motivation on how to kick butt in the future.

WATCH

Watch an inspirational movie

Pop in an inspiring movie, such as Rocky or The Karate Kid. It's a great way to get motivated and inspired on how you can kick butt at whatever you choose.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Kick Butt Day

It celebrates the power of self discipline

One of the most important things we can learn from National Kick Butt Day is the importance of self discipline. Celebrating this day reminds us of the rewards that come from making smart choices, staying focused, and remaining persistent even when things don't always go our way.

It encourages people to push their limits

National Kick Butt Day is all about challenging yourself to do better and be your best self. It's a reminder that it's never too late to start making positive changes in your life and that you have the power within to make those dreams come true.

It helps motivate people to reach their goals

Having National Kick Butt Day as an annual reminder is a great way to keep focused on achieving your goals. Not only will it give you the motivation you need but it also serves as a reminder of how far you've already come and all the successes you’ve achieved so far!