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National Princess Day

Princesses unite! Celebrate National Princess Day with your favorite Disney classics, magical activities, and lots of sparkly fun.

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November 2026

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

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YEARLY DATENovember 18

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFun

SUBCATEGORYFantasy

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to feel like royalty on National Princess Day on November 18! This day celebrates all the magical qualities of being a princess, from the sparkle and glamour to having self-confidence and grace. It's an opportunity for everyone to channel their inner princess by wearing a crown or tiara, dressing up in pretty clothes, and celebrating with friends. National Princess Day has been around since 2006 when it was created as a way for people to honor strong female role models.

TIMELINE

National Princess Day Timeline

National Princess Day Inception

National Princess Day was created in 2006 to honor strong female role models and celebrate the magic of being a princess.

First Celebrations

The first National Princess Day celebrations were held across the US, encouraging people to enjoy the princess spirit with activities and dressing up.

Princess Media

TV stations and entertainment companies begin to acknowledge National Princess Day, broadcasting classic princess movies and shows, expanding the cultural impact of the holiday.

Princess Books

Publishing companies start releasing princess-themed books around National Princess Day, helping spread the holiday's message of self-confidence and empowerment.

Social Media Impact

National Princess Day begins trending on social media platforms, inspiring numerous posts about princesses and their stories, further enhancing its popularity and reach.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Princess Day

Watch a princess movie

Gather your friends and family and watch your favorite princess movie. Whether it's Snow White, Cinderella, or Brave, you can't go wrong.

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Create a royal feast

Make a meal fit for a princess. Prepare a feast of honey glazed ham, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and of course, cake! Finish off the night with festive drinks and desserts.

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Throw a ball

Organize a glamorous ball in honor of Princess Day. Invite everyone to dress up in their fanciest gowns and tuxedos and let the fun begin! Have a live band playing popular tunes so everyone can dance the night away.

Go on a scavenger hunt

Send your guests on an enchanted quest to find hidden treasures! Create clues to lead them around the kingdom and make sure they find the most precious objects.

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Read fairy tales

Share classic stories with your family or friends. Read out loud from books like Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, or Rapunzel. You can also explore new tales from around the world.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Princess Day

A great way to show empowerment

Princess Day is a fantastic way to celebrate femininity and empowerment in a fun and positive way. By showcasing different females in movies, books, television shows, history, etc., we can honor the accomplishments of powerful women who help break down barriers for everyone!

Princess Day celebrates strong female role models

It's important to celebrate strong women and female role models, which is what Princess Day seeks to do by recognizing the positive impact they have on our lives. Female characters like Cinderella, Snow White and Belle from Disney’s classic princess movies embody courage, resilience, and kindness – traits that we should all strive to foster in ourselves!

Celebrating Princess Day helps foster imagination

Whether you're an adult or a child, Princess Day is an excellent opportunity to break out of your everyday routine and tap into your inner child. Put on a dress or costume, dream up a character and story for yourself, or even become the hero of your own adventure. Celebrating Princess Day allows us all to reconnect with our imaginations!

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