Informal observance on September 9 to affirm that events once thought impossible can occur and to encourage belief in unlikely positive outcomes.
Last updated February 12, 2026 · by the
Holiday Calendar Team
Lisa J. Schanley registered this day in 2020 to commemorate her wedding to actor Tom Schanley, an event neither anticipated. The couple, previously confirmed bachelors, used flying pigs as their wedding theme to symbolize the occurrence of the impossible.
On September 9, get ready to celebrate National When Pigs Fly Day! This fun holiday was created in the late 1990s as a way to celebrate the impossible. The phrase "when pigs fly" is often used to describe something that will never happen, so this day is a great chance to have some fun and think outside the box. Whether it's making a wish for something you thought was impossible or simply celebrating with your friends, there are plenty of ways to mark this special occasion. So let your imagination run wild and enjoy National When Pigs Fly Day!
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Celebrating When Pigs Fly Day is all about having fun and finding joy in the little things. Whether you're holding a piggy themed party or just showing off your best flying pig impression, National When Pigs Fly Day is the perfect excuse to get together with friends and family and have some lighthearted fun!
National When Pigs Fly Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate something silly and fun. It's a reminder that life can sometimes be crazy, unpredictable, and totally awesome. Plus, it gives you an opportunity to laugh at the ridiculousness of it all!
When Pigs Fly Day is a celebration of possibility and hope. It reminds us that anything is possible if we are brave enough to take risks and pursue our dreams, no matter how farfetched they may seem. It's a reminder that even "impossible" things can become reality if we work hard enough!
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