There are 105 days between Jan. 1 and April 15. Most of these days are just normal weekdays and weekends. At some point during one of these days, about 130 million people will dedicate some time to doing their taxes. Another 10 million, by the way, will procrastinate and file an extension – not that there’s anything wrong with that.
But between now and then, there are some special days that I think deserve a shout out. These days get the shaft, passed over in favor of the ‘big’ days.
We just passed “Make Your Dreams Come True Day” (Jan. 13) and one of my personal favorites, “National Nothing Day” (Jan. 16). I hope none of you did anything!
But never fear, not only do we have some oldies but goodies – Valentine’s Day, St. Patty’s Day and April Fools’ Day – coming up, we’ve got some other gems as well:
January
21 National Hugging Day
25 Opposite Day
29 National Puzzle Day
February
8 Fly a Kite Day
20 Love Your Pet Day
22 Be Humble Day
March
1 Share a Smile Day
9 Employee Appreciation Day
22 National Goof Off Day (seriously!)
April
7 No Housework Day (because you’ll be doing your taxes)
14 International Moment of Laughter Day (because you’ll be so thrilled you finished your taxes)
15 Tax Day
27 Tell a Story Day (which is exactly what you’ll be doing to the IRS if you don’t file your taxes on time)
Are these all the exciting days between now and April 15? Nope, not even close. I certainly didn’t mean to offend anyone who celebrates Umbrella Day (Feb. 10) or International Waffle Day (Mar. 25). I only want to shine a little light on some of these humble days that seem like they should have really taken off, but didn’t. I mean, have you ever seen a card for National Goof Off Day? I think that’s a shame.
But we can do something about it! We can help make every crazy, random holiday feel extra special. So, let me know what other days I missed and which one is your favorite in comments. The twentieth person who leaves a comment gets free TurboTax this year.
Because I think every day should feel as wonderful as Donut Day (Jun 1) or Lazy Day (Aug. 10). Both of which should be national holidays if you ask me.
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Any holiday that includes a Twilight Zone marathon on SyFy channel is good with me!
There should be a National Procrastination Day, but they keep on delaying setting the date for some reason.
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My birthday is April 14th International Moment of Laughter Day….also the day the Titanic sunk…
I hope so 🙂
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Valentine’s Day 🙂 I would love to win!
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I have my copy already. I’m like a groupie, at Staples the day it’s out to start the planning.
For me it’s April 16th, for obvious reasons. 😛
I didn’t know that my birthday (and @TTaxChels’s birthday) is International Moment of Laughter Day! I’m so excited to be honored internationally! 🙂
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I’m so excited that my and @TurboTaxChels’s birthday is International Moment of Laughter Day! I know we are fun people, but I didn’t know it had gone international! 🙂
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Everyone should participate in love your pet day every day!
I participate in Love your pet day everyday!
Bathtub Day 10/7!
National Puzzle Day, something to do on the commute to work!
Jeez, Fly a Kite in February? You’d freeze your tushie off here.
Saint Patty Day = Spring Cleaning!!!!
Easter – the celebration of the most important event in the history of the world: the redemption of mankind.
I’ll take February 5th, Bubble Gum Day, because it’s also my daughter’s birthday.
Arggg tax time again! Still waiting on the W2’s to roll in!!
I can’t wait for National Goof off Day! I may take the day off! I haven’t purchased my copy of Turbo Tax yet, but need to soon!
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