National Countdown Day
March 21 is 3/21, a perfect excuse to count down to anything you're looking forward to.
- Roots
- A day for counting down to events large and small
- Vibe
- Joyful anticipation and reflection.
- Also on Mar 21
- French Bread Day · Memory Day · Quilting Day
- Hashtag
- #NationalCountdownDay
3 ways to celebrate
Start a countdown calendar
Pick an upcoming event and build a paper chain or chalkboard countdown.
Countdown karaoke night
Play songs with numbers in the titles and count down to midnight.
Countdown to a goal
Post a class or team countdown to a deadline and tick days off together.
Plan ahead
National Countdown Day is observed on March 21 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.
Fast facts
The story
National Countdown Day is observed on March 21 each year, 3/21, a date made for counting down: 3, 2, 1. On this day we can start a countdown to just about anything, from birthdays and weddings to vacations and big launches. It is also a day to consider past and present countdowns of significance.
Read the full story
Countdowns are part of some of history's biggest moments. NASA's launch countdowns made 'T-minus' famous, and the Times Square ball drop has counted down the New Year since 1907. Whether it's a rocket launch, a championship game, or the last seconds before a wedding, counting down builds excitement and brings people together.
On National Countdown Day, pick something worth the wait and start the clock. Make a paper chain, mark off a calendar, or set a daily reminder, the countdown itself is half the fun.
As the numbers tick down, the anticipation grows, and the celebration at zero is that much sweeter. National Countdown Day reminds us that looking forward to something is one of life's great joys. So pick your moment, start counting, and enjoy every second.
Did you know?
Ball Drop Origin
The first New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square occurred in 1907, using a 700-pound iron and wood ball.
Famous Countdowns
NASA's 'T-minus' launch countdowns are among the most famous countdowns in history.
Advent Calendars
Advent calendars count down the 24 days to Christmas each December.
Movie Countdowns
Old film leaders counted down 3, 2, 1 before every movie started.
Sports Countdowns
Stadium crowds count down the final seconds of big games together.
Why 3/21
March 21 is written 3/21, a built-in countdown: 3, 2, 1.
Make It Yours
Birthdays, weddings, vacations, any happy event deserves its own countdown.
Around the world
Every culture celebrates a little differently.
- USUnited StatesIn the U.S., countdowns light up everything from NASA launches to the Times Square ball drop.
- GBUnited KingdomIn the UK, crowds count down the final seconds at football matches and New Year fireworks alike.
- AUAustraliaAustralia counts down to summer holidays, surf lifesaving carnivals, and Sydney's famous fireworks.
- FRFranceIn France, Advent calendars count down the days to Christmas in homes and schools.
- JPJapanIn Japan, fans count down the final moments of baseball games and concert encores.
- CACanadaCanadians count down to hockey playoff runs and summer cottage season.
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