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National Day

National Take a Chance Day

2026-04-23

On National Take a Chance Day, we make a little room on the calendar for the thing that makes us who we…

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National Day

May Day

2026-05-01

Maypoles, flower baskets, labor marches, and the first real day of summer for most of the Northern Hemisphere. May Day on May…

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National Day

National Haiku Poetry Day

2026-04-17

Seventeen syllables. Three lines. An image that stays with you. National Haiku Poetry Day on April 17 honors the smallest, quietest, most…

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National Day

Volunteer Recognition Day

2026-04-20

Volunteer Recognition Day on April 20 honors the 60 million Americans who give their time — collectively 7 billion hours a year…

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National Day

Free Comic Book Day

2026-05-02

Free. Comic. Books. Three words. Every first Saturday in May, comic shops across America (and 60+ countries) give away millions of brand-new…

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National Day

National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

2026-04-12

Toasted bread, melty cheese, cast-iron pan, a little butter. National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day on April 12 honors the most reliable comfort…