May 16

National Piercing Day

Show off your individual style on National Piercing Day - grab the best deals and discounts to get the perfect piercing!

Yearly Date

May 16

Observed in

United States

Introduction

Ready to get pierced? National Piercing Day on May 16 is the perfect time to take the plunge and adorn your body with some stylish jewelry. This unique holiday has been around since the 1980s, and was created to celebrate the art of body piercing. From earrings to nose rings, tongue rings and more - there are so many different types of piercings you can choose from, each one with its own unique look and meaning. So whether you're a body-piercing enthusiast or taking your first step into this world, join us in celebrating National Piercing Day!

National Piercing Day Timeline

1980

Birth of Body Piercing

Body piercing saw a surge in popularity in the Western world as alternative lifestyles and aesthetics came under spotlight.

1991

Otzi the Iceman Discovery

The discovery of Ötzi the Iceman, who had multiple ear piercings, re-emphasized the deep-rooted history of body piercing.

1994

Birth of National Piercing Day

National Piercing Day was created to celebrate body piercing as an art form and means of self-expression.

2001

Piercing Goes Mainstream

Piercing became more accepted as famous figures and celebrities brought it into mainstream fashion culture.

2010

Piercing Innovations

The emergence of new materials and designs in body jewelry sparked proliferation of unique piercing styles.

How to Celebrate National Piercing Day

1 Visit a piercing parlor

Visit a local piercing parlor and get a new piercing. Whether it's an ear, nose, lip, tongue, or eyebrow piercing, make sure to do your research before getting pierced.

2 Make your own jewelry

Making jewelry for yourself or for friends and family can be a great way to celebrate National Piercing Day. You can make earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more!

3 Throw a piercing party

Throw a party with friends and family where everyone gets a piercing! Make sure you have a professional piercer on hand for safety reasons.

4 Share your piercings online

Take pictures of your piercings and share them on social media with the hashtag #nationalpiercingday to help spread awareness of the holiday.

5 Giveaway piercing accessories

Put together a giveaway package of jewelry and accessories related to piercings and give it away to one lucky winner on National Piercing Day.

Why We Love National Piercing Day

Piercings are a great creative outlet

Piercing is a great way to express yourself and show off your unique style. Whether you choose to get a standard earlobe piercing or try something bolder like a helix piercing, with so many options available, you'll be sure to find something that fits your personality.

Piercings can help you feel empowered and confident

Getting a new piercing can be a liberating experience - it's a chance to take control of your body and be proud of it. Plus, if you make the right choices when picking your jewelry, piercings can also be an amazing way to enhance your natural beauty!

Piercings are customizable

The best part about piercings is that you have complete control over how they look. You can choose from different metals, sizes, shapes and styles for maximum personalization. With so many options available, it's easy to create something truly unique that suits your tastes perfectly!