April 24

Scream Day

Get ready to scream and scare on Scream Day! Dress up, watch horror movies, and have a spooky good time with friends.

Yearly Date

April 24

Observed

Introduction

Get ready to let out your best scream on April 24 as we celebrate National Scream Day! This holiday originated in Japan, where a group of students wanted to release their stress by screaming at the top of their lungs. Now, it has become a popular event around the world for people to express their emotions and let go of any pent-up frustrations. So gather your friends and family, find a quiet spot, and scream away – it's good for you! Plus, who knows, you might just break a Guinness World Record for the loudest scream.

Scream Day Timeline

1960

Scream Therapy Concept

Psychologist Arthur Janov develops Primal Therapy, a treatment involving expressions of deep, repressed feelings—often including screams—to address trauma.

1980

Screaming in Popular Culture

Screaming becomes widely recognized as a form of expression in popular culture, including movies, music, and art.

1996

"Scream" Movie Release

The horror movie "Scream" premieres, popularizing the iconic ghostface mask and sending audiences into screams of terror.

2000s

Scream-Fests Begin

Various "scream-fests" begin taking place around the world, with participants gathering to scream collectively as a stress-relief activity.

2010

Japanese Students Start Scream Day

A group of Japanese students looking for stress relief and fun initiate what will become National Scream Day.

2020

Global Recognition

National Scream Day gains widespread recognition as an event to express frustration and emotional release, celebrated annually on April 24th.

How to Celebrate Scream Day

1 Host a horror movie marathon

Gather your friends and family and spend the day watching your favorite scary movies. Make sure to have plenty of snacks and blankets for added scares.

2 Create a haunted house

Transform your home into a spooky haunted house and invite friends and neighbors to come and experience the scares. Don't forget to dress up in your scariest costumes!

3 Have a pumpkin carving party

Gather some pumpkins, carving tools, and your friends for a fun evening of pumpkin carving. You can even turn it into a contest for the best carved pumpkin.

4 Attend a Halloween event or party

Check your local events calendar for any Halloween or Scream Day themed events or parties. Dress up and celebrate with others who love the holiday as much as you do!

5 Tell scary stories around a bonfire

Gather around a bonfire and take turns telling scary stories. This is a great way to get into the spooky spirit of Scream Day and spend time with friends and family.

Why We Love Scream Day

It's a fun and spooky holiday

Scream Day is the perfect excuse to get your heart racing and indulge in a little fright. Whether you enjoy watching scary movies, visiting haunted houses, or just telling ghost stories with friends, Scream Day is all about embracing the spooky and having some fun.

It brings people together

What better way to bond with friends and family than by facing your fears together? Scream Day is a great opportunity to plan a group outing or movie marathon and make some lasting memories with loved ones.

It can be celebrated in different ways

There are no set rules for celebrating Scream Day - you can make it as scary or silly as you want! Whether you prefer classic horror movies or dressing up in costumes, there are endless ways to have fun on this holiday.