Excuses to Gather

Any is excuse to gather is a good excuse to gather! I remember holding my first gender reveal party for my first son. I thought it was a silly excuse to gather, but my friends  was convinced to hold the party nonetheless. Immediately afterwards, I felt full of happiness and gratitude that everyone had gotten together. It ended up being the last time we gathered before the COVID-19 pandemic caused us to socially distance. 

Need a little inspiration? Here is a long list of federal holidays.

• JANUARY

• 1st - National Polar Bear Plunge Day

• 1st - National Hangover Day

• 2nd - National Science Fiction Day

• 3rd - National Festival of Sleep Day

• 4th - National Trivia Day

• 4th - National Spaghetti Day

• 5th - National Bird Day

• 5th - National Whipped Cream Day

• 6th - National Cuddle Up Day

• 7th - National Bobblehead Day

• 8th - National Earth's Rotation Day

• 8th - National Bubble Bath Day

• 9th - National Word Nerd Day

• 11th - National Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day

• 11th - National Hot Toddy Day

• 12th - National Kiss a Ginger Day

• 13th - National Make Your Dreams Come True Day

• 13th - National Rubber Ducky Day

• 13th - National Sticker Day

• 14th - National Organize Your Home Day

• 14th - National Dress Up Your Pet Day

• 14th - National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

• 15th - National Bagel and Lox Day

• 15th - National Hat Day

• 16th - National Fig Newton Day

• 17th - National Kid Inventors' Day

• 18th - National Thesaurus Day

• 18th - National Winnie the Pooh Day

• 19th - National Popcorn Day

• 20th - National Penguin Awareness Day

• 20th - National Cheese Lover's Day

• 21st - National Hugging Day

• 22nd - National Hot Sauce Day

• 22nd - National Celebration of Life Day

• 23rd - National Pie Day

• 24th - National Compliment Day

• 24th - National Peanut Butter Day

• 25th - National Opposite Day

• 25th - National Irish Coffee Day

• 26th - National Spouse's Day

• 27th -National Chocolate Cake Day

• 28th - National Lego Day

• 29th - National Puzzle Day

• 30th - National Croissant Day

• 31st- National Backwards Day

• 31st - National Hot Chocolate Day

• FEBRUARY

• 1st - National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

• 1st - National Dark Chocolate Day

• 2nd - National Day of the Crêpe

• 2nd - National Tater Tot Day

• 3rd - National Carrot Cake Day

• 3rd - National Golden Retriever Day

• 5th - National Chocolate Fondue Day

• 5th - National Bubble Gum Day

• 5th - National Wear Red Day

• 5th - World Nutella Day

• 6th - National Frozen Yogurt Day

• 7th - National Send a Card to a Friend Day

• 7th - National Fettuccine Alfredo Day

• 8th - National Kite-Flying Day

• 9th - National Pizza Day

• 11th - National Inventors' Day

• 13th - National Tortellini Day

• 12th - National Darwin Day

• 14th - National Library Lovers Day

• 15th - Singles Awareness Day

• 16th - National Pancake Day

• 17th - National Random Act of Kindness Day

• 18th - National Drink Wine Day

• 20th - National Love Your Pet Day

• 22nd - National Margarita Day

• 24th - National Tortilla Chip Day

• 25th - National Chili Day

• 27th - National International Polar Bear Day

• 27th - National Pokemon Day

• 28th - National Chocolate Souffle Day

• MARCH

• 1st - World Compliment Day

• 2nd - National Read Across America Day

• 2nd - National Egg McMuffin Day

• 5th - National Learn What Your Name Means Day

• 6th - National Dress Day

• 6th - National Oreo Cookie Day

• 7th - Alexander Graham Bell Day

• 7th - National Cereal Day

• 8th - International Women's Day

• 9th - National Napping Day

• 9th - National Barbie Day

• 9th - National Meatball Day

• 10th - National Ranch Day

• 12th - Alfred Hitchcock Day

• 14th - National Pi Day

• 14th - National Potato Chip Day

• 16th - National Panda Day

• 19th - National Let's Laugh Day

• 20th - National Ravioli Day

• 20th - National Corn Dog Day

• 22nd - International Goof Off Day

• 23rd - National Puppy Day

• 24th - National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day

• 25th - National Waffle Day

• 27th - National Spanish Paella Day

• 30th - National Take a Walk in the Park Day

• APRIL

• 1st - National Fun at Work Day

• 1st - National Burrito Day

• 2nd - World Party Day

• 2nd - National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

• 3rd - National Walk to Work Day

• 5th - National Deep Dish Pizza Day

• 7th - National Beer Day

• 7th - World Health Day

• 8th - National Empanada Day

• 9th - National Unicorn Day

• 10th - National Siblings Day

• 11th - National Pet Day

• 12th - National Grilled Cheese Day

• 13th - National Scrabble Day

• 16th - National Wear Pajamas to Work Day

• 17th - National Husband Appreciation Day

• 20th - National Look Alike Day

• 21st- National Tea Day

• 22nd - National Jelly Bean Day

• 22nd - Earth Day

• 23rd - National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

• 26th - National Pretzel Day

• 27th - National Prime Rib Day

• 28th - National Superhero Day

• 28th - Administrative Professionals Day

• 29th - International Dance Day

• 30th - National Honesty Day

• 30th - International Jazz Day

• 30th - National Bubble Tea Day

• MAY

• 1st - National Space Day

• 1st - International Harry Potter Day

• 3rd - National Paranormal Day

• 4th - National Star Wars Day

• 4th - National Teacher Day

• 6th - National Nurses Day

• 9th - National Moscato Day

• 10th - National Shrimp Day

• 11th - National Eat What You Want Day

• 13th - National Apple Pie Day

• 16th - National Mimosa Day

• 17th - National Pack Rat Day

• 21st - National Pizza Party Day

• 24th - National Scavenger Hunt Day

• 25th - National Wine Day

• 28th - National Hamburger Day

• 30th - National Mint Julep Day

• 31st - National Macaroon Day

• JUNE

• 1st - National Say Something Nice Day

• 1st - National Olive Day

• 2nd - NationalLeave the Office Early Day

• 3rd - World Bicycle Day

• 3rd - World Cider Day

• 4th - National Hug Your Cat Day

• 4th - National Donut Day

• 4th - National Cheese Day

• 5th - World Environment Day

• 6th- National Drive-In Movie Day

• 7th - National VCR Day

• 7th - National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

• 8th - National Best Friends Day

• 8th - World Oceans Day

• 9th - National Donald Duck Day

• 10th - National Iced Tea Day

• 11th - National Corn on the Cob Day

• 12th - National Red Rose Day

• 13th - National Rosé All Day Day

• 14th - National Bourbon Day

• 15th - National Nature Photography Day

• 16th - National Fudge Day

• 17th - National Eat Your Vegetables Day

• 18th - National International Picnic Day

• 18th - International Sushi Day

• 18th - National Go Fishing Day

• 19th - Juneteenth

• 19th - National Martini Day

• 20th - National World Juggling Day

• 20th - National Vanilla Milkshake Day

• 21st - National Daylight Appreciation Day

• 21st - International Yoga Day

• 21st- National Selfie Day

• 21st - National Smoothie Day

• 21st - World Day of Music

• 22nd - National Onion Ring Day

• 22nd - National Kissing Day

• 23rd - National Pink Day

• 24th - Midsummer

• 24th - National Work From Home Day

• 25th - National Take Your Dog to Work Day

• 27th - National Bingo Day

• 29th - National Camera Day

• 29th - Hug Holiday

• 30th -International Asteroid Day

• JULY

• 1st - International Joke Day

• 2nd - World UFO Day

• 3rd - National Fried Clam Day

• 5th - National Bikini Day

• 6th - World Kissing Day

• 6th - National Fried Chicken Day

• 7th - National Strawberry Sundae Day

• 8th - National Video Games Day

• 9th - National Sugar Cookie Day

• 10th - National Teddy Bears' Picnic Day

• 10th - National Kitten Day

• 10th - National Piña Colada Day

• 11th - National Free Slurpee Day

• 13th - National Embrace Your Geekness Day

• 13th - National French Fry Day

• 14th - National Pandemonium Day

• 14th - National Mac and Cheese Day

• 15th - National Gummi Worm Day

• 17th - World Emoji Day

• 18th - National Caviar Day

• 19th - National Ice Cream Day

• 19th - National Daiquiri Day

• 20th - National Lollipop Day

• 20th - National Moon Day

• 21st- National Junk Food Day

• 22nd - National Hot Dog Day

• 23rd - National Vanilla Ice Cream Day

• 24th - National Cousins Day

• 24th - National Tequila Day

• 24th - National Drive-Thru Day

• 25th - National Culinarians Day

• 25th - National Wine and Cheese Day

• 25th - National Hot Fudge Sundae Day

• 26th - National Uncle and Aunt Day

• 27th - National Creme Brûlée Day

• 27th - National Scotch Day

• 28th - National Milk Chocolate Day

• 29th - National Lasagna Day

• 29th - National Chicken Wing Day

• 29th - National Chili Dog Day

• 29th - National Lipstick Day

• 30th - National Cheesecake Day

• 30th - International Day of Friendship

• 31st- National Avocado Day

• AUGUST

• 1st - National Girlfriend Day

• 1st- National Friendship Day

• 1st- National Sisters Day

• 1st - Spider-Man Day

• 2nd - National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

• 2nd - National Coloring Book Day

• 3rd - National Watermelon Day

• 3rd- National White Wine Day

• 4th - National Single Working Women's Day

• 4th - National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

• 6th - International Beer Day

• 6th - National Root Beer Float Day

• 7th - Purple Heart Day

• 8th - International Cat Day

• 8th - National Happiness Happens Day

• 9th - National Book Lovers Day

• 10th - National Lazy Day

• 11th - National Son and Daughter Day

• 12th - National Middle Child Day

• 12th - National Vinyl Record Day

• 13th - National Left-Handers Day

• 13th - National Prosecco Day

• 14th - National Creamsicle Day

• 14th - National Bowling Day

• 15th - National Relaxation Day

• 16th - National Tell a Joke Day

• 16th - National Roller Coaster Day

• 16th - National Rum Day

• 17th - National Thrift Shop Day

• 18th - National Fajita Day

• 18th - National Couple's Day

• 19th - National World Photo Day

• 19th - National Potato Day

• 19th - National Aviation Day

• 20th- National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

• 20th - National Lemonade Day

• 20th - National Radio Day

• 21st- National Spumoni Day

• 21st- International Homeless Animals Day

• 22nd - National Be An Angel Day

• 22nd - National Black Women's Equal Pay Day

• 23rd- National Ride Like the Wind Day

• 23rd - National Cuban Sandwich Day

• 24th - National Waffle Day

• 25th - National Kiss and Make up Day

• 25th - National Banana Split Day

• 26th - National Dog Appreciation Day

• 28th - National Bow Tie Day

• 28th - National Red Wine Day

• 30th - National Frankenstein Day

• 30th - National Beach Day

• 31st - National Eat Outside Day

• 31st- National Trail Mix Day

• SETEMBER

• 1st- American Chess Day

• 2nd - World Coconut Day

• 3rd - National Skyscraper Day

• 4th - National Eat an Extra Dessert Day

• 4th - ​National Wildlife Day

• 5th - National Cheese Pizza Day

• 6th - National Read a Book Day

• 7th - National Salami Day

• 7th - International Day of Clean Air

• 7th - National Beer Lovers Day

• 8th - International Literacy Day

• 9th - National Teddy Bear Day

• 10th - World Suicide Prevention Day

• 12th - National Chocolate Milkshake Day

• 12th - National Video Games Day

• 12th - Grandparents Day

• 13th - National Roald Dahl Day

• 14th - National Coloring Day

• 15th - National Linguine Day

• 16th - National Guacamole Day

• 18th- National Rice Krispie Treat Day

• 18th - National Cheeseburger Day

• 19th - Wife Appreciation Day

• 20th - National Pepperoni Pizza Day

• 21st- National Miniature Golf Day

• 21st- Batman Day

• 22nd - National Elephant Appreciation Day

• 22nd - National Ice Cream Cone Day

• 22nd - National White Chocolate Day

• 23rd- National Checkers Day

• 24th - World Bollywood Day

• 25th - National Comic Book Day

• 25th - National Cooking Day

• 25th - National Daughters Day

• 25th - National Hunting and Fishing Day

• 25th - National Lobster Day

• 25th - World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

• 26th- National Love Note Day

• 26th - Family Health & Fitness Day USA

• 26th - National Dumpling Day

• 26th - National Family Day

• 26th - National Pancake Day

• 26th - World Heart Day

• 27th - National Crush Day

• 27th - World Tourism Day

• 28th - ​National Voter Registration Day

• 29th - National Coffee Day

• 30th - National Hot Mulled Cider Day

• 30th - International Podcast Day

• OCTOBER

• 1st - International Coffee Day

• 1st - National Homemade Cookies Day

• 1st - World Smile Day

• 1st - National Poetry Day

• 1st - World Vegetarian Day

• 3rd - National Card Making Day

• 3rd - National Boyfriend Day

• 4th - National Taco Day

• 4th - ​National Cinnamon Roll Day

• 4th - National Golf Lovers Day

• 4th - National Vodka Day

• 4th - World Animal Day

• 5th - Amazon Prime Day

• 5th - National Do Something Nice Day

• 5th - World Teachers' Day

• 6th - Mad Hatter Day

• 6th - National Coaches Day

• 7th - National Frappé Day

• 8th - National Pierogi Day

• 9th - National Curious Events Day

• 10th - National Handbag Day

• 10th - National Cake Decorating Day

• 10th - World Mental Health Day

• 11th - National Sausage Pizza Day

• 12th - National Pulled Pork Day

• 13th - National M&M Day

• 14th - National Dessert Day

• 15th - National I Love Lucy Day

• 15th - National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

• 16th - National Dictionary Day

• 16th - National Boss's Day

• 16th - Sweetest Day

• 16th - National Pasta Day

• 18th - National Chocolate Cupcake Day

• 20th - National International Sloth Day

• 21st - Back to the Future Day

• 21st - National Reptile Day

• 23rd - National Boston Cream Pie Day

• 24th - National Bologna Day

• 25th - National Art Day

• 25th - World Pasta Day

• 26th - National Chicken Fried Steak Day

• 26th - National Pumpkin Day

• 27th - National American Beer Day

• 28th - National Chocolate Day

• 28th - National First Responders Day

• 29th - National Internet Day

• 30th -National Candy Corn Day

• 30th - National Checklist Day

• 31st - National Magic Day

• 31st - ​National Caramel Apple Day

• NOVEMBER

• 1st - National Author's Day

• 1st - ​National Calzone Day

• 1st - World Vegan Day

• 2nd - National Deviled Eggs Day

• 2nd - Day of the Dead

• 3rd - National Sandwich Day

• 4th - International Stout Day

• 4th - National Candy Day

• 5th - National Men Make Dinner Day

• 5th - Bonfire Night

• 5th - National Hot Sauce Day

• 5th - National Redhead Day

• 6th - National Saxophone Day

• 6th - National Nachos Day

• 7th - National Cancer Awareness Day

• 8th - ​National Cappuccino Day

• 8th - STEM/STEAM Day

• 9th - Go to an Art Museum Day

• 9th - National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day

• 10th - National Vanilla Cupcake Day

• 10th - Sesame Street Day

• 11th - National Origami Day

• 11th - National Education Day

• 11th - National Sundae Day

• 12th - National Happy Hour Day

• 13th - World Kindness Day

• 14th - National Pickle Day

• 15th - National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day

• 15th - National Odd Socks Day

• 16th - National Fast Food Day

• 16th - National Entrepreneur's Day

• 17th - National Hiking Day

• 18th - Mickey Mouse Day

• 18th - National Princess Day

• 22nd - National Go For a Ride Day

• 23rd - National Espresso Day

• 24th - National Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day

• 26th - National Cake Day

• 28th- National Red Planet Day

• 29th - National Electronic Greeting Card Day

• 29th - National Lemon Cream Pie Day

• DECEMBER

• 1st - National Christmas Lights Day

• 2nd - National Fritters Day

• 2nd - National Mutt Day

• 3rd - National Make a Gift Day

• 4th - National Cookie Day

• 6th - St. Nicholas Day

• 7th - National Letter Writing Day

• 8th - National Brownie Day

• 9th - National Christmas Card Day

• 12th - National Gingerbread House Day

• 14th - Roast Chestnuts Day

• 15th - National Wear Your Pearls Day

• 15th - International Tea Day

• 17th - National Maple Syrup Day

• 18th -National Ugly Sweater Day

• 18th - Bake Cookies Day

• 20th - National Sangria Day

• 20th - Go Caroling Day

• 21st - National Crossword Puzzle Day

• 22nd - National Cookie Exchange Day

• 23rd - Festivus

• 23rd - National Christmas Movie Marathon Day

• 24th - National Eggnog Day

• 25th - Grav Mass Day

• 26th - National Thank You Note Day

• 26th - National Candy Cane Day

• 28th- National Card Playing Day

• 30th - National Bacon Day

• 31st - National Make Up Your Mind Day

• 31st - National Champagne Day