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National Potty Dance Day

A fun observance on March 5 celebrating the humorous potty dance, promoting fun potty training and normalizing the universal experience with laughter.

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March 2027

Last updated February 26, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEMarch 5

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFun

SUBCATEGORYSilly

ORIGIN

Corporate Initiative

FOUNDING ENTITY

Charmin

FIRST OBSERVED

2014

HOW THE HOLIDAY CAME TO BE

Charmin, a toilet paper brand owned by Procter and Gamble, created National Potty Dance Day in 2014 to make potty training more enjoyable by highlighting the humorous movements people make when needing the bathroom. Multiple holiday calendar sites credit Charmin with starting the observance on March 5.

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INTRO

Introduction

PHOTO

Get ready to bust a move on National Potty Dance Day on March 5! This fun and quirky holiday was created in 2014 by Charmin as a way to celebrate the bathroom break dance we all do when we're trying to hold it in. The potty dance has become a universal phenomenon, with people of all ages and backgrounds doing their own unique version of it. So why not embrace this silly but necessary part of life? Put on your dancing shoes and join in on the fun – just make sure you're near a restroom!

TIMELINE

National Potty Dance Day Timeline

Creation of National Potty Dance Day

Charmin established National Potty Dance Day as a way to highlight and celebrate the universal 'toilet urgency' jiggle.

First Official Celebration

The first official celebration of National Potty Dance Day took place, with activities centred around toilet-related fun and humour.

Online Dance Challenges

The use of social media saw online dance challenges to encourage participation in celebrating the day.

Celebrity Endorsements

Several celebrities joined in the potty dance fun, broadening the reach and popularity of the day.

Global Participation

National Potty Dance Day gained global traction, with celebrations being noted around the world.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Potty Dance Day

Host a Potty Dance Party

Get your friends together and have a Potty Dance themed party! Decorate with toilet paper streamers, play fun dance music, and have a blast celebrating this quirky holiday.

CREATE

Create a Potty Dance Routine

Gather some friends and choreograph a fun Potty Dance routine to perform for others. You can even film it and share it on social media to spread the joy of Potty Dance Day!

WEAR

Wear Potty-Themed Outfits

Get creative and dress up in potty-themed outfits to celebrate this silly holiday. You can wear toilet paper hats, toilet seat necklaces, or even make your own Potty Dance t-shirts.

PLAY

Play Potty Dance Games

Get in the spirit of Potty Dance Day by playing some silly games like Pin the Plunger on the Toilet or Musical Toilets. These games are sure to bring lots of laughter and fun.

DONATE

Donate to a Sanitation Charity

In the spirit of Potty Dance Day, consider donating to a charity that focuses on improving sanitation and access to clean toilets for those in need. This is a great way to celebrate while also making a positive impact.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Potty Dance Day

It promotes healthy habits

The potty dance is a reminder to take care of our bodies by staying hydrated and taking regular bathroom breaks. It encourages us to listen to our bodies and not hold in our urine for extended periods of time, which can lead to health issues.

It celebrates a basic bodily function

The potty dance is a fun and playful way to celebrate something that every person does multiple times a day - using the bathroom! It's a reminder to appreciate our bodies and all of its amazing functions.

It brings people together

The potty dance is a silly and lighthearted activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. It's something fun that families or friends can do together, creating happy memories and laughter.