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National Sticker Day

Get your sticker game on point! Celebrate National Sticker Day with the coolest and cutest designs - perfect for any occasion!

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January 2027

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

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YEARLY DATEJanuary 13

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYHobbies

SUBCATEGORYCollecting

INTRO

Introduction

PHOTO

Get ready to celebrate National Sticker Day on January 13th! This fun and creative holiday has been around since the early 2000s, when it was first created as a way to show appreciation for all of the different kinds of stickers out there. From bumper stickers to wall decals, from laptop skins to product labels - no matter how you use them, one thing is sure: everyone loves stickers!

TIMELINE

National Sticker Day Timeline

Origin of Stickers

The origin of stickers can be traced back to the mid-19th century when Sir Rowland Hill, an English educator, introduced self-adhesive postage stamps.

Stickers for Marketing

Around the 1930s, stickers began to be used by advertisers and marketers to promote their products.

Sticker Collecting Trend

In the 1950s and 1960s, children started collecting stickers, leading companies to produce sticker books.

Birth of Modern Stickers

In the 1980s, new printing technologies allowed for the mass production of diverse and complex stickers, including the popular scratch-n-sniff versions.

National Sticker Day Founded

National Sticker Day was established in 2016 by the company StickerGiant to celebrate the rich history and influence of stickers.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Sticker Day

Create custom stickers

Get creative and design your own stickers to give out on National Sticker Day. You can use a variety of materials and create whatever design you want.

SCAVENGER

Scavenger hunt

Hide stickers around town and organize a scavenger hunt for your friends to find them. It's a great way to get everyone involved in the celebration.

EXCHANGE

Exchange stickers

Arrange a sticker exchange with your family and friends. Everyone can bring their favorite stickers and trade with each other as a way of celebrating.

DECORATE

Decorate items

Bring some extra life to everyday items like water bottles, laptops, notebooks and more by adding some fun stickers to them.

MAKE

Make art

Gather up all your favorite stickers, grab some poster board, and create some amazing artwork that celebrates National Sticker Day.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Sticker Day

Stickers show support for causes & companies

By displaying stickers on your car, bag, laptop or notebook, you can show your support for different organizations and companies. Whether it's a local charity or environmental cause, or even your favorite band - everyone loves to give back and promote the things they love! Plus, stickers are a great way to do that in a stylish yet subtle way.

Stickers are fun

Nothing is quite as exciting as getting a new sticker, especially if it has a unique design! Stickers can spark joy and creativity and they're also great conversation starters. Even better, you can use them to customize your personal items or make art projects with them!

Stickers are affordable

Whether you buy them in bulk for a discount or just a few at a time, stickers are a great way to express yourself without breaking the bank. Plus, there's no shortage of options when it comes to finding the perfect sticker - just check out your local craft store or an online marketplace like Etsy!