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National Princess Week

Celebrate National Princess Week, let's honor the inner princess in every girl and woman, embracing their strength and spirit!

Sunday

18–24

April 2027

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

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YEARLY DATELast Full Week in April (Sunday to Saturday)

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INTRO

Introduction

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Bring out your tiaras and royal wave as we get ready to celebrate National Princess Week starting April 21! This special week, which came into existence thanks to a collaboration between Disney, Target, and Julie Andrews in 2012, is all about celebrating the inner princess in every girl and woman. It's a special time to acknowledge their courage, spirit, and of course, their royal beauty! National Princess Week isn't just about fairy tales and glitter, it's a celebration of strength, kindness, and determination. So let's embrace our inner princesses and show the world that every girl and woman is unique and regal in her own way!

TIMELINE

National Princess Week Timeline

Concept of Princesses in Literature

In the 19th-century, the concept of princesses became widely known due to popular fairy tales authored by Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen.

Snow White, The First Disney Princess

Disney introduces the first princess, Snow White, in the movie 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'.

Birth Of Modern Disney Princess

Disney's 'Cinderella' marks the beginning of the modern Disney Princess, showcasing strength, determination and kindness.

Cultural Diversity in Princesses

With the release of Aladdin featuring Princess Jasmine, Disney broadened the representation of princesses to include diverse cultures.

National Princess Week Begins

Disney, Target, and Julie Andrews inaugurated National Princess Week to celebrate the inner princess in every girl and woman.

Celebrating Princesses Today

Today, princesses remain popular figures of strength, kindness, and determination, celebrated annually during National Princess Week.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Princess Week

Host a princess-themed tea party

Invite friends over and encourage them to dress as their favorite princess. Create a royal environment with elegant china, decadent cakes, finger sandwiches, and a selection of fine teas.

CREATE

Create a princess dream board

Empower your inner princess by creating a dream board filled with images and words of what you want to accomplish. This activity will remind us that every princess, whether a fairy-tale character or a real-life woman, had dreams they wanted to make true.

START

Start a princess book club

Reading is fundamental in any royal education. Start a club where everyone can discuss books about strong female characters or actual princesses who have changed the world. Not only will it be fun, but it will also remind us of the various types of princesses in the world.

WATCH

Watch a princess marathon

There are countless movies and shows featuring princesses who are brave, intelligent, and determined. From Disney princes to historical dramas, plan a movie night and binge-watch these inspiring characters.

PERFORM

Perform acts of kindness

True princesses are kind, compassionate, and love to help others. Set a goal to perform random acts of kindness throughout the week. It could be as simple as smiling at a stranger or as big as volunteering at a local charity.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Princess Week

Inspiration to Act Kindly

Princesses in stories often exhibit distinctive kindness and compassion, two qualities that are heavily promoted during National Princess Week. By encouraging acts of kindness, large or small, this event serves as a reminder to us all that even in small ways, we can help to make the world a better place.

Promotion of Empowerment and Inner Strength

National Princess Week encourages girls and women to embrace their inner princess, which symbolizes not only beauty but also strength, courage, and determination. Such a celebration prompts them to recognize and cultivate these qualities within themselves, promoting empowerment and personal growth.

Unique Fun and Creativity

National Princess Week offers a myriad of means for creative fun. Hosting a princess-themed tea party, creating a dream board, or launching a princess book club are just a few of the activities that can be enjoyed. Whether you prefer a quiet solitary activity or a lively group gathering, there's something for everyone to enjoy during this week-long celebration.

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