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National Vision Board Day

Unlock creativity and dream big on National Vision Board Day! A day for aspirations, goals, and the future you aspire to manifest.

Saturday

January 2027

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

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YEARLY DATESecond Saturday in January

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYHealth

SUBCATEGORYSelf-Care

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to dream big and focus on your aspirations - because January 13 is National Vision Board Day! This exciting day encourages individuals to put their future goals, dreams and ambitions into a visual form so they can be reminded of them on a daily basis. This fun and inspiring tradition began in 2010, when motivational speaker and author John Assaraf brought it to prominence through his blockbuster book 'The Complete Vision Board Kit'. So whether you've got a box full of magazine clippings waiting to be assembled, or it's your very first time, there's no time like the present to create a vision board that captures your dreams and drives you towards your goals. Here's to a bright, fulfilling future!

TIMELINE

National Vision Board Day Timeline

Vision Board Day Origin

Motivational speaker, John Assaraf, raises the idea of 'Vision Board Day' in his book 'The Complete Vision Board Kit'.

First Observance

National Vision Board Day was first observed on January 13, a tradition that would continue annually.

Public Participation

The holiday started to gain increased public participation and recognition in social media and local communities.

Business Incorporation

Many businesses started to incorporate vision board activities into team building and goal setting exercises.

Virtual Vision Board Events

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals and organizations begin to host virtual vision board parties, expanding its reach.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Vision Board Day

Host a Vision Board Party

Invite friends and family over to dream big and manifest their futures together! You can supply magazines, scissors, glue, poster boards, and markers. Invite your attendees to bring any additional materials they want to use.

DONATE

Donate old Magazines

If you’ve finished with your vision board but have some magazines left over, donate them to a local school, art program, or community center. It’s an environmentally friendly way to celebrate National Vision Board Day.

TRY

Try a Digital Vision Board

For the tech-savvy (or those with a lack of magazines), consider creating a digital vision board. There are numerous apps and websites that allow you to create your vision board online, which can then be used as a wallpaper on your desktop or mobile device.

CREATE

Create Themed Vision Boards

To get more specific with your goals, consider creating multiple vision boards for different themes. One could be for career goals, one for personal life goals (like travel or learning a new skill), and one could be for health/fitness ambitions.

USE

Use Quotes and Affirmations

Along with images, add motivational quotes and affirmations to your vision board. These positive statements can remind you of your inner strength and ambition, giving you inspiration as you work toward your goals.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Vision Board Day

It can be a social and community building event

Hosting or participating in a vision board party creates an opportunity for community building. It allows people to come together, share their dreams, inspire each other, and support each other's aspirations. It’s a chance to connect with like-minded individuals and form a supportive network that cares about each other's dreams and goals.

It encourages dreaming big and setting goals

National Vision Board Day inspires us to dream big and set ambitious goals. By visually mapping out our dreams on a vision board, we are proactively setting an intention for the life we want to manifest. It's a celebration of our aspirations and reinforces the belief that anything is possible.

It triggers creativity and positive thinking

Creating a vision board isn’t just about sticking images on a poster. It calls for creativity, imagination and a positive mindset to envision the life you aspire to live. This process can ignite a spark of inspiration and raise positivity, which can help manifest our dreams into reality.

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