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National Upsy Daisy Day

Get ready to jump for joy this National Upsy Daisy Day - spread positivity and good vibes all around!

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June 2027

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

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YEARLY DATEJune 8

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYHealth

SUBCATEGORYSelf-Care

INTRO

Introduction

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Celebrate National Upsy Daisy Day on June 8 and get ready to turn your frowns upside down! This day was created in the early 2000s to recognize all the wonderful things that go into lifting our spirits. From funny movies, books, and TV shows to spending time with family and friends, there are countless ways we can bring joy into our lives. So why not take a break from your hectic schedule and join us in celebrating this special day? With a little bit of positivity, you can make each day brighter than the last!

TIMELINE

National Upsy Daisy Day Timeline

Inception of the Phrase

"Upsy Daisy" was first used during the 19th century as a phrase of encouragement, particularly towards children, to get up after a fall.

Upsy Daisy in Pop Culture

"Upsy Daisy" was featured in a song from the popular children's movie "Annie", cementing its place in pop culture.

Inception of the Day

National Upsy Daisy Day was established in the early 2000s by Stephanie West Allen, a motivational speaker and author, with an aim to encourage positivity and joy.

First Official Celebration

The first official celebration of National Upsy Daisy Day happened on June 8, encouraging people to face the day positively and spread the good vibes.

"Upsy Daisy" Character Debut

The character "Upsy Daisy" was introduced in the kid's television show "In the Night Garden", spreading the phrase to a new generation of children.

Global Celebration

National Upsy Daisy Day continues to spread joy around the world each June 8, celebrated with various events and social media engagement.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Upsy Daisy Day

Sing Upsy Daisy

Take some time to learn the Upsy Daisy song and sing along with it. Let your friends and family know you are celebrating National Upsy Daisy Day. Sing it loud and proud!

CREATE

Create an Upsy Daisy Project

Create an art or craft project with the phrase "Upsy Daisy" as the centerpiece. This could be a painting, a collage, a sculpture, or anything else that you can think of.

HOST

Host an Upsy Daisy Party

Invite your friends and family over for an Upsy Daisy themed party. Decorate with balloons, streamers and other festive decorations. Serve up some snacks and drinks and have some fun!

PLAY

Play Upsy Daisy Games

Play some fun Upsy Daisy themed games like Pin the Tail on the Upsy Daisy, Upsy Daisy Says, and Upsy Daisy Relay Race. Get creative and make up your own games too!

SEND

Send Upsy Daisy Greetings

Send out cards or emails to your loved ones letting them know you are celebrating National Upsy Daisy Day. Include a few silly puns about being upsy daisy and spread the joy!

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Upsy Daisy Day

It encourages gratitude

On National Upsy Daisy day take time to appreciate what you have and be thankful for it. Expressing gratitude can boost overall happiness, so take the chance to show how grateful you are for everything that you have!

It celebrates positivity

National Upsy Daisy Day is all about celebrating positivity and looking on the bright side of life. It's a great reminder to appreciate the small things and stay positive, no matter what life throws at you!

It encourages optimism

Upsy Daisy Day is a great opportunity to practice being more optimistic and seeing the glass as half full. By focusing on all the good in your life, you'll find that it's much easier to stay positive in tough times!