National holidays range from the meaningful, like the recently celebrated President’s Day, to the downright absurd, like Public Sleeping Day. As we approach the month of March, FM takes a look at some unique national holidays you should add to your calendar. Here are some of the most bizarre holidays we found, with a few fictitious ones thrown into the mix. See if your discerning eye can determine the real holidays from the fake ones.
1. Run Up the Flagpole & See If Anyone Salutes Day, January 2
2. Thank a Mailman Day, February 4
3. If Pets Had Thumbs Day, March 3
4. National Kermit the Frog Day, April 13
5. Eat What You Want Day, May 11
6. Embrace a Communist Day, June 20
7. National Teddy Bear Picnic Day, July 10
8. Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day, August 8
9. International Talk Like A Pirate Day, September 19
10. International Moment of Frustration Scream Day, October 12
11. Swing From a Chandelier Day, November 7
12. National Netflix and Chill Day, December 30
Fake holidays: 4, 6, 11, 12
