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JULY

Air-Conditioning Appreciation Days: early July into mid-August
Cell Phone Courtesy Month
Dog Days: early July into August
Family Reunion Month
Mango and Melon Month
National Blueberries Month
National Grilling Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Independent Retailers Month
National Make A Difference to Children Month
National Recreation & Parks Month
Women’s Motorcycle Month

National Education Association Week: first week
International Chicken Wing Week: first week
Sports Cliché Week: 14-20: always Week of Major League Baseball All-Star Game
National Baby Food Week: second week
Comic Con International: second or third week
National Scrabble Week: third week
National Independent Retailers Week: third week
National Zoo Keeper Week: third week
World Lumberjack Championships: last weekend
Garlic Days: last weekend

July 1 is Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day
July 3 is Stay Out Of The Sun Day
July 4 is National Country Music Day
July 5 is Workaholics Day
July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day
July 7 is National Strawberry Sundae Day
July 8 is Video Games Day
July 9 is National Sugar Cookie Day
July 12 is National Pecan Pie Day
July 16 is International Juggling Day
July 17 is National Peach Ice Cream Day
July 18 is National Ice Cream Day and National Caviar Day
July 20 is Ugly Truck Contest Day
July 21 is National Tug-Of-War Tournament Day
July 23 is National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
July 25 is Threading The Needle Day
July 26 is All Or Nothing Day
July 28 is National Milk Chocolate Day
July 30 is National Cheesecake Day
July 31 is Parent’s Day


AUGUST

American Adventures Month
Golf Month
Motor Sports Awareness Month
National Goat Cheese Month
National Panini Month
National Water Quality Month
Orange and Papaya Month
What Will Be Your Legacy Month

International Clown Week: first week
Simplify Your Life Week: first week
National Farmers’ Market Week: first week
Rock for Life Week: first week
Exercise With Your Child Week: first week
National Bargain Hunting Week: first week
Psychic Week: first week
Weird Contest Week: second week
National Aviation Week: always week of Orville Wright’s birthday, which is on the 19th
Be Kind To Humankind Week: last week
National Safe at Home Week: last week

August 1 is Friendship Day
August 2 is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
August 3 is National Watermelon Day
August 4 is Twins Day Festival
August 5 is National Mustard Day
August 9 is National Polka Festival
August 13 is Blame Someone Else Day
August 17 is National Thriftshop Day
August 18 is Bad Poetry Day
August 19 is Potato Day
August 20 is National Radio Day
August 21 is National Spumoni Day
August 22 is Be An Angel Day
August 23 is National Sponge Cake Day
August 24 is Knife Day
August 25 is Kiss-And-Make-Up Day
August 26 is National Cherry Popsicle Day
August 30 is National Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 31 is National Trail Mix Day


SEPTEMBER

AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Month
All American Breakfast Month
Apple Month
Backpack Safety America Month
Bourbon Heritage Month
Childrens’ Good Manners Month
Chili Peppers Month
College Savings Month
Eat Chicken Month
Fall Hat Month
Mold Awareness Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Coupon Month
National Fruit and Veggies Month (Also June)
National Home Furnishings Month
National Honey Month
National Prime Beef Month
National Piano Month
National Rice Month
Self Improvement Month
Healthy Aging Month
Shameless Promotion Month
Update Your Resume Month
Whole Grains Month
International Enthusiasm Week: first week
National Waffle Week: first week
International Housekeepers Week: second full week
Line Dance Week: second week
National Singles Week: third week
Pollution Prevention Week: third week
National Dog Week: always last week
National Keep Kids Creative Week: last week
Remember to Register to Vote Week: last week
National Chimney Safety Week: end of month/first of October- before Fire Prevention Week

September 5 is Be Late For Something Day
September 7 is Neither Rain Nor Snow Day
September 8 is National Date Nut Bread Day
September 9 is Teddy Bear Day
September 10 is Swap Ideas Day
September 12 is National Chocolate Milkshake Day
September 13 is Defy Superstition Day
September 14 is National Cream-filled Donut Day
September 17 is National Apple Dumpling Day
September 18 is National Play-doh Day
September 19 is National Butterscotch Pudding Day
September 25 is National Comic Book Day
September 26 is National Good Neighbor Day, and National Pancake Day
September 27 is Crush A Can Day
September 28 is Ask A Stupid Question Day


OCTOBER

Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
American Cheese Month
Apple Month
Bat Appreciation Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month
Children’s Magazine Month
Class Reunion Month
Eat Better, Eat Together Month
Employee Ownership Month
Financial Planning Month
German-American Heritage Month
Go Hog Wild – Eat Country Ham Month
Italian-American Heritage Month
International Walk To School Month
Long Term Care Planning Month
Month of Free Thought
National Arts & Humanities Month
National Bake and Decorate Month
National Book Month
National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
National Caramel Month
National Chili Month
National Chiropractic Month
National Crime Prevention Month
National Dental Hygiene Month
National Go On A Field Trip Month
National Kitchen & Bath Month
National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
National Protect Your Hearing Month
National Roller Skating Month
National Sarcastic Awareness Month
National Seafood Month
National Toilet Tank Repair Month
National Window Covering Safety Month
Photographer Appreciation Month
Pizza Month
Polish American Heritage Month
Positive Attitude Month
Sausage Month
Vegetarian Month

World Space Week: first week
Fire Prevention Week: first week
Great Books Week: first week
Mystery Series Week: first week
National Carry A Tune Week: first week
Customer Service Week: first week
Financial Planning Week: early in month
Great American Beer Festival: second week
Getting the World to Beat a Path to Your Door Week: second week
National Chestnut Week: second week
National Food Bank Week: Week that has 16th in it, which is World Food Day
National Save For Retirement Week: third week
International Magic Week: week that includes Halloween

October 1 is World Vegetarian Day
October 2 is Name Your Car Day
October 7 is National Frappe Day
October 9 is Moldy Cheese Day
October 10 is National Angel Food Cake Day
October 11 is It’s My Party Day
October 13 is National Peanut Festival
October 14 is National Dessert Day
October 19 is Evaluate Your Life Day
October 21 is Babbling Day
October 22 is National Nut Day
October 24 is National Bologna Day
October 28 is National Chocolate Day
October 30 is National Candy Corn Day
October 31 is National Magic Day


NOVEMBER

Aviation History Month
Banana Pudding Lovers Month
International Drum (Percussion) Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Military Family Appreciation Month
National Adoption Month
National Inspirational Role Models Month
National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
National Roasting Month
National Scholarship Month
Vegan Month

Sherlock Holmes Weekend: first week, also in March
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week: first week
Dear Santa Letter Week: second week
Pursuit of Happiness Week: second week
Geography Awareness Week: second week
National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week: second week
World Kindness Week: second week
American Education Week: always week before Thanksgiving
National Book Awareness Week: second/third week
Better Conversation Week: last week
National Family Week: last week
National Game & Puzzle Week: last week
National Deal Week: week begins on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving

November 2 is National Deviled Egg Day
November 3 is Sandwich Day
November 7 is National Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day
November 8 is Dunce Day
November 9 is Chaos Never Dies Day
November 10 is Forget-Me-Not Day
November 12 is National Pizza With The Works Except Anchovies Day
November 15 is National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
November 17 is Take A Hike Day
November 19 is Have A Bad Day Day
November 20 is Absurdity Day
November 21 is World Hello Day
November 22 is Start Your Own Country Day
November 23 is National Cashew Day
November 25 is National Parfait Day
November 26 is Shopping Reminder Day
November 27 is Pins And Needles Day
November 30 is Stay At Home Because You’re Well Day

DECEMBER

National Tie Month
Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Tomato and Winter Squash Month

Cookie Cutter Week: (first week)
Tolerance Week: (first week)
It’s About Time Week: (last week)
Kwanzaa: (last week)

December 1 is National Pie Day, and Eat a Red Apple Day
December 2 is National Fritters Day
December 3 is National Roof-Over-Your-Head Day
December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day
December 7 is National Cotton Candy Day
December 9 is National Pastry Day
December 12 is National Ding-A-Ling Day
December 15 is National Lemon Cupcake Day
December 16 is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
December 17 is Underdog Day and National Maple Syrup Day
December 19 is Oatmeal Muffin Day
December 20 is Games Day
December 21 is Look At The Bright Side Day, National Flashlight Day, National French Fried Shrimp Day, and Hamburger Day
December 22 is National Date-Nut Bread Day
December 24 is National Egg Nog Day
December 25 is National Pumpkin Pie Day
December 26 is National Whiners Day
December 27 is National Fruitcake Day
December 28 is Card Playing Day and National Chocolate Day
December 31 is Unlucky DayJANUARY

Apple and Apricots Month
Artichoke and Asparagus Month
Bath Safety Month
Be Kind to Food Servers Month
Carnival Season (check the calendar; this varies each year depending on Mardi Gras)
Financial Wellness Month
Get Organized Month
National Clean Up Your Computer Month
National Get Organized Month
National Hot Tea Month
National Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month
National Skating Month
National Soup Month
National Volunteer Blood Donor Month
Oatmeal Month
Shape Up U.S. Month

JANUARY

New Year’s Resolutions Week: first week
Diet Resolution Week: first week
Elvis’ Birthday Celebration Week: week leading up to his birthday, which is January 8
National Lose Weight/Feel Great Week: 2nd week
Sundance Film Festival: mid-month – usually lasts for ten days
Healthy Weight Week: 3rd week
No Name Calling Week: 3rd week
National Take Back Your Time Week: 3rd week
Catholic Schools Week: last week
Meat Week: last week
National Medical Group Practice Week: Starts 4th Monday
US National Snow Sculpting Week: last week

January 2 is Run Up the Flagpole and See if Anybody Salutes It Day
January 3 is Festival of Sleep Day
January 5 is Bird Day
January 6 is Bean Day
January 10 is Peculiar People Day
January 13 is Make Your Dream Come True Day
January 14 is National Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 15 is Hat Day
January 16 is Hot and Spicy Food International Day
January 18 is Winnie the Pooh Day
January 19 is National Popcorn Day
January 20 is National Buttercrunch Day
January 22 is National Blonde Brownie Day
January 23 is National Pie Day, and Measure Your Feet Day
January 25 is Opposite Day
January 26 is Australia Day
January 29 is National Corn Chip Day
January 30 is Escape Day
January 31 is National Popcorn Day


February

Low Vision Awareness Month
American Heart Month
Avocado and Banana Month
Bake for Family Fun Month
Dog Training Education Month
Fabulous Florida Strawberry Month
Grapefruit Month
International Boost Self-Esteem Month
Love The Bus Month
National Bird Feeding Month
National Black History Month
National Care About Your Indoor Air Month
National Children’s Dental Health Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
National Pet Dental Health Month
National Weddings Month

Solo Diners Eat Out Weekend: first week
Women’s Heart Week: first week
International Networking Week: first week
Risk Awareness Week: second week
Celebration of Love Week: second week
Children of Alcoholics Week: second week
Jell-O Week: second week
National Pancake Week: second week
Random Acts of Kindness Week: second week
Read Me Week: third week
National Secondhand Wardrobe Week: last week

February 5 is Disaster Day
February 8 is Kite Flying Day
February 9 is Toothache Day
February 10 is Umbrella Day
February 14 is Valentine’s Day
February 15 is National Gum Drop Day
February 16 is Do A Grouch A Favor Day
February 18 is National Battery Day
February 19 is National Chocolate Mint Day
February 21 is Card Reading Day
February 22 is Be Humble Day
February 23 is International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
February 24 is National Tortilla Chip Day
February 26 is National Pistachio Day
February 27 is International Polar Bear Day
February 29 is National Surf and Turf Day


MARCH

American Red Cross Month
Bell Peppers and Broccoli Month
Berries and Cherries Month
Credit Education Month
International Women’s Month
Irish-American Heritage Month
Music In Our Schools Month
National Athletic Training Month
National Caffeine Awareness Month
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
National Craft Month
National Frozen Food Month
National March Into Literacy Month
National Nutrition Month
National Peanut Month
National Women’s History Month
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Save Your Vision Month
Sing With Your Child Month
Spiritual Wellness Month

National Cheerleading Week: first week
Iditarod Race: early in month
National Severe Weather Preparedness Week: first week
National Sleep Awareness Week: first week
Save Your Vision Week: first week
American Crossword Puzzle Weekend: second week
Universal Women’s Week: second week
Girl Scout Week: always the week during which March 12 falls
National Agriculture Week: second week
Flood Safety Awareness Week: second week
Root Canal Awareness Week: third week
Act Happy Week: third week
American Chocolate Week: always third week
Flood Awareness Week: third week
Wildlife Week: third week
National Cleaning Week: last week
Termite Awareness Week: last week

March 1 is National Pig Day, and Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
March 2 is Old Stuff Day
March 6 is National Frozen Food Day
March 11 is Worship of Tools Day
March 13 is Jewel Day
March 14 is National Potato Chip Day
March 19 is Poultry Day
March 21 is Fragrance Day
March 22 is National Goof-off Day
March 23 is National Organize Your Home Office Day, and National Chip and Dip Day
March 24 is National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day
March 25 is Pecan Day, and Waffle Day
March 26 is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day


APRIL

Adopt a Greyhound Month
Alcohol Awareness Month
Car Care Month
Community Spirit Days
Defeat Diabetes Month
Financial Literacy Month
Home Improvement Time (April-Sept)
International Guitar Month
Jazz Appreciation Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
National Card and Letter Writing Month
National Decorating Month
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month
National Garden Month
National Landscape Architecture Month
National Pecan Month
National Pest Management Month
National Pet Month
Physical Wellness Month

Explore Your Career Options: first week
Laugh at Work Week: first week
National Public Health Week: first week
National Window Safety Week: first week
YoYo & Skill Toy Weekend: second week
National Library Week: second week
International Whistlers Week: second week
Cleaning For A Reason Week: second week
Money Smart Week: third week
Administrative Professionals Week: last full week
National Princess Week: last full week
National Volunteer Week: third/fourth week
National Playground Safety Week: third/fourth week
National Dance Week: last week
National Pie Championships: last week
Air Quality Awareness Week: end of month

April 1 is One Cent Day
April 2 is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
April 7 is No Housework Day
April 10 is Golfers Day
April 14 is National Pecan Day
April 16 is National Eggs Benedict Day
April 17 is National Cheeseball Day
April 19 is Garlic Day
April 22 is National Jelly Bean Day
April 23 is Read to Me Day
April 26 is National Pretzel Day
April 29 is National Shrimp Scampi Day
April 30 is National Honesty Day

MAY

Clean Air Month
Family Wellness Month
Get Caught Reading Month
Gifts From The Garden Month
Healthy Vision Month
Motorcycle Safety Month
National Allergy/Asthma Awareness Month
National Barbeque Month
National Better Hearing Month
National Bike Month
National Egg Month
National Hamburger Month
National Military Appreciation Month
National Moving Month
National Photo Month
National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
National Salad Month
National Salsa Month (the food)
National Smile Month
Older Americans Month
Tennis Month
Women’s Health Care Month

Be Kind To Animals Week: first week
Goodwill Industries Week: first week
National Family Week: first week
National Hospital Week: first week
Teacher Appreciation Week: first full week
Update Your References Week: first week
National Tourism Week: first week
National Police Week: second week
National Return To Work Week: second full week
National Transportation Week: always includes the third Friday
National Women’s Health Week: second week
Reading is Fun Week: second full week
American Craft Beer Week: third week
National Safe Boating Week: second or third week
National Bike to Work Week: third full week
Hurricane Preparedness Week: last week

May 2 is Fire Day
May 3 is Lumpy Rug Day
May 6 is Beverage Day
May 8 is Have a Coke Day
May 10 is Clean Up Your Room Day
May 11 is Eat What You Want Day
May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day
May 17 is Pack Rat Day
May 21 is National Waitresses/Waiters Day
May 22 is Buy-A-Musical-Instrument Day
May 25 is National Tap Dance Day
May 28 is National Hamburger Day


JUNE

Adopt A Shelter Cat Month
Black Music Month
Corn and Cucumber Month
Country Cooking Month
Great Outdoors Month
International Surf Music Month
Dairy Month
Turkey Lovers Month
National Camping Month
National Candy Month
National Fruit and Veggies Month (Also September)
National Ice Tea Month
National Smile Month
National Soul Food Month
National Steakhouse Month
Professional Wellness Month
Women’s Golf Month

National Sun Safety Week: first week
National Tire Safety Week: first week
Superman Days: early in month
National Flag Week: early in month
Men’s Health Week: second week
US Open Golf Championship: second week
Duct Tape Days: second week
Universal Father’s Week: third week
Fish Are Friends, Not Food! Week: last week
Watermelon Seed Spitting Week: last weekend
Water Ski Days: last full weekend

June 1 is Dare Day
June 2 is National Rocky Road Day
June 3 is Repeat Day
June 6 is Teacher’s Day
June 7 is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 10 is National Yo-Yo
June 13 is National Juggling Day
June 15 is Smile Power Day
June 16 is National Hollerin’ Contest Day
June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day
June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day
June 22 is National Chocolate Eclair Day
June 23 is National Pink Day
June 26 is National Chocolate Pudding Day
June 29 is Camera Day


JULY

Air-Conditioning Appreciation Days: early July into mid-August
Cell Phone Courtesy Month
Dog Days: early July into August
Family Reunion Month
Mango and Melon Month
National Blueberries Month
National Grilling Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Independent Retailers Month
National Make A Difference to Children Month
National Recreation & Parks Month
Women’s Motorcycle Month

National Education Association Week: first week
International Chicken Wing Week: first week
Sports Cliché Week: 14-20: always Week of Major League Baseball All-Star Game
National Baby Food Week: second week
Comic Con International: second or third week
National Scrabble Week: third week
National Independent Retailers Week: third week
National Zoo Keeper Week: third week
World Lumberjack Championships: last weekend
Garlic Days: last weekend

July 1 is Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day
July 3 is Stay Out Of The Sun Day
July 4 is National Country Music Day
July 5 is Workaholics Day
July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day
July 7 is National Strawberry Sundae Day
July 8 is Video Games Day
July 9 is National Sugar Cookie Day
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