We all know that Christmas comes in December, but how many of you know when Say Something Nice Day is? This calendar of 2025-2026 school holidays and observances offers a variety of monthly celebrations for your classroom. We’ve also shared links to activities, lesson plans, resources, books, and more for each event.
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August
Daily observances and celebrations:
- August 9: Book Lovers Day [Read more: Reading Lists for All Grades]
- August 13: Left-Handers Day [Read more: Help Left-Handed Students Succeed]
September
Monthly observances and celebrations:
- Hispanic Heritage Month begins (September 15 to October 15) [Read more: Books To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With These Activities | 20 #OwnVoices Books]
- National Yoga Awareness Month [Read more: Virtual P.E. Resources | Best Apps To Combat Stress & Anxiety]
Daily observances and celebrations:
- September 1 (1st Monday in Sept.): Labor Day [Read more: Classroom Activities To Teach Labor Day]
- September 11: Patriot Day (9/11 Remembrance Day) [Read more: Websites and Books To Teach Kids About 9/11]
- September 17: Constitution Day [Read more: Classroom Activities for Constitution Day]
- September 22: First Day of Autumn [Read more: Fall Picture Books | Fall Art Projects | Leaf Art Projects | Fall Bulletin Boards | Fall Poems | Free Leaf Template Printables]
October
Monthly observances and celebrations:
- National Arts & Humanities Month [Read more: Drawing Books | Music Books | Collaborative Art Projects | Art Projects With Basic Supplies | Directed Drawing Activities | Kindergarten Art Projects | First Grade Art Projects | Second Grade Art Projects | Third Grade Art Projects | Fourth Grade Art Projects | Fifth Grade Art Projects | Online Art Resources | Virtual Art Museum Tours | Painting Ideas | Famous Musicians Kids Should Know]
- National Bullying Prevention Month [Read more: Anti-Bullying Books | Anti-Bullying Posters | Ideas To Stop Bullying]
- End of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15)
Weekly observances and celebrations:
- October 5-11: Banned Books Week [Read more: Banned Books Everyone Needs To Read]
- October 5-11: National Fire Prevention Week [Read more: How To Decorate Your Classroom So the Fire Marshal Will Approve]
- October 12-18: Teen Read Week/TeenTober [Read more: 75 Best Books for High School]
- October 23-31: Red Ribbon Week [Read more: Teen Vaping Guide]
Daily observances and celebrations:
- October 13: Indigenous Peoples’ Day [Read more: Books by Indigenous Authors | Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day]
- October 31: Halloween [Read more: Halloween Books | Pumpkin Books | Books About Monsters | Educational Halloween Videos | Halloween Math Word Problems | Halloween Poems | Frightfully Fun Halloween Games, Crafts, and Learning Activities for Kids | Halloween Science Experiments | Halloween Decorations on a Budget | Literary Halloween Costumes for Teachers | Halloween Group Costumes for Teachers]
November
Monthly observances and celebrations:
- Academic Writing Month [Read more: Best Writing Apps for Kids | Writing Anchor Charts | Writing Center Ideas | 100 Elementary Creative Writing Prompts | Writing Prompts for High School | 100 Argumentative Writing Prompts for Kids and Teens | Picture Writing Prompts To Inspire Creativity]
- American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month [Read more: Books by Indigenous Authors for the Classroom]
Daily observances and celebrations:
- November 11: Veterans Day [Read more: Veterans Day Books To Honor Those Who Serve Our Country | The Difference Between Veterans Day and Memorial Day
- November 27 (4th Thursday in November): Thanksgiving [Read more: Thanksgiving Books | Thanksgiving Crafts | Leaf Projects | Thanksgiving Poems | Thanksgiving Bulletin Boards | Thanksgiving Lesson Plans | Free Thanksgiving Worksheets | Thanksgiving Food Experiments | Thanksgiving Paper & Gratitude Writing Prompts]
December
Monthly observances and celebrations:
- Winter Holidays [Read more: Our Favorite Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas Books for Kids | Favorite Videos for Teaching Kids About Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa | Holiday Crafts | Holidays You Didn’t Know About | School Holiday Countdown | Virtual Holiday Classroom Celebrations]
Daily observances and celebrations:
- December 7: National Letter Writing Day (World Letter Writing Day is September 1)
- December 7: Pearl Harbor Day [Read more: Pearl Harbor Facts for Students of All Ages]
- December 14, 2025: Hanukkah Begins [Read more: Best Hanukkah Books]
- December 21: First Day of Winter [Read more: Winter Picture Books | Educational Winter Videos | Winter Crafts | Winter Songs | Winter Poems | Winter Jokes | Winter Outdoor Learning | Winter Science Experiments | Winter Classroom Doors | Winter Classroom Decorations]
- December 24 and 25: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day [Read more: Classroom Door Ideas To Welcome Winter and the Holidays | December Bulletin Board Ideas]
- December 31: New Year’s Eve
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January
Daily observances and celebrations:
- January 1: New Year’s Day [Read more: Bulletin Boards To Ring In the New Year]
- January 19 (3rd Monday in January): Martin Luther King Jr. Day [Read more: Meaningful Martin Luther King Jr. Activities for the Classroom | Classroom Books for Teaching About Martin Luther King Jr. | Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes for the Classroom]
- January 24: Compliment Day [Read more: Teachers Share Best Thank-You Notes | Teachers Share Funniest Compliments]
February
Monthly observances and celebrations:
- Black History Month [Read more: Black History Month Activities | Black History Books for Kids | Black History Month Poems | Black History Videos for Students | Black History Month Posters | Black Scientist Posters | Black History Month Door Ideas]
- National Bird-Feeding Month [Read more: Easy Ways To Get Kids Into Birding]
- National Children’s Dental Health Month [Read more: Easy Science Experiments (one with teeth!)]
- Heart Health Awareness Month [Read more: Heart & Anatomy Activities]
- Library Lovers Month [Read more: Inspiring School Libraries]
- February 17: Lunar New Year Begins [Read more: Lunar New Year Books and Activities]
Daily observances and celebrations:
- 100th Day of School (Date varies per school) [Read more: Ways To Celebrate 100th Day | 100th Day Videos To Celebrate in the Classroom | Hundreds Chart Activities]
- February 2: Groundhog Day [Read more: Groundhog Day Activities]
- February 8: Super Bowl [Read more: Football and Super Bowl Activities]
- February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science [Read more: Inspiring Women Scientists]
- February 13: Galentine’s Day
- February 14: Valentine’s Day [Read more: Virtual Valentine’s Day Activities | Books To Celebrate Valentine’s Day | Valentine’s Day Poems | Valentine’s Day Jokes | Valentine’s Crafts for the Classroom | Easy & Inexpensive Valentines to Send to Students | Educational Valentine’s Day Videos]
- February 16 (3rd Monday in February): Presidents’ Day [Read more: Presidents’ Day Activities | Teach Presidents’ Day in a Socially Conscious Way | Best Presidential Books for Kids | Presidents’ Day Videos]
- February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day [Read more: Free Kindness Posters | Create a Wave of Kindness in Schools | Kindness Books for Kids | Ways To Teach Kindness to Kids | Bucket Filler Activities | Teach Kids To Pay It Forward]
March
Check out these March bulletin board ideas!
Monthly observances and celebrations:
- Women’s History Month [Read more: Women’s History Month Activities | Women’s History Month Books | Women’s History Month Facts for Kids | Women’s History Month Bulletin Boards | Inspiring Women Scientists]
- National Nutrition Month [Read more: Educational Nutrition Information | Teach Healthy Eating | Fun Food Facts | Food Books for Kids | Books That Teach Healthy Eating Habits]
- Music in Our Schools Month [Read more: Websites for Teaching and Learning Music | Creative Music in the Classroom]
Daily observances and celebrations:
- March 2: Read Across America Day [Read more: Reading Lists for all Grades]
- March 14: Pi Day [Read more: Pi Day Activities | Pi Day Jokes]
- March 17: St. Patrick’s Day [Read more: St. Patrick’s Day Activities | St. Patrick’s Day Poems | St. Patrick’s Day Books]
- March 20: First Day of Spring [Read more: Free Spring Posters | Free Spring Writing Paper | Best Spring Books for Kids | Activities for Teaching Weather | Poems for Spring]
- March 20: Very Hungry Caterpillar Day [Read more: Very Hungry Caterpillar Day Activities]
- March 22: World Water Day [Read more: Crafts Using Water Bottles & Recycled Materials]
April
Check out these April bulletin board ideas!
Monthly observances and celebrations:
- Financial Literacy Month [Read more: Financial Literacy Books | Hands-On Banking Classroom Resources | Teach Money Skills | Online Apps and Websites to Teach Money Skills | Adventures in Math]
- Math Awareness Month [Read more: All Things Math! | Adventures in Math | How To Choose the Best Math Curriculum]
- National Autism Acceptance Month [Read more: Books for Teaching Kids With Autism | 7 Things Your Students With Autism Wish You Knew About Them | Books About Autistic Kids | Autism Resources for Educators]
- National Poetry Month [Read more: Poetry Games & Activities | Must-Share Poems for Elementary School | Must-Share Poems for Middle and High School | Best Poetry Books for Kids of All Ages | Haiku Poems for Kids | Write a Found Poetry Essay | Poems for Spring]
- School Library Month [Read more: Inspiring School Libraries]
- Volunteer Month [Virtual Volunteering | Volunteering With Children & Teens | Inspirational Quotes About Volunteering]
Daily observances and celebrations:
- April 1: April Fools’ Day [Read more: Pranks for Teachers]
- April 5: Easter [Read more: Cool Ways To Use Plastic Easter Eggs for Learning, Crafts, and Fun]
- April 7: World Health Day [Read more: Educational Nutrition Information | Teach Healthy Eating]
- April 15: Tax Day [Read more: Tax Saving Strategies for Teachers]
- April 22: Earth Day [Read more: Crafts Using Recycled Materials | Meaningful Earth Day Activities | Earth Day Books for Kids | Big and Small Recycling Ideas for the Classroom]
- April 22: Administrative Professionals Day [Read more: Administrative Professionals Day: Celebrate Your Office Staff]
- April 23: Shakespeare’s Birthday [Read more: Shakespeare Activities | Favorite Videos for Teaching Shakespeare | Popular Shakespeare Poems]
- April 24 (last Friday in April): Arbor Day [Read more: Fascinating Facts About Trees | Easy Nature Crafts & Activities | Books About Nature | Plant Life Cycle Activities | Gardening Books]
May
Monthly observances and celebrations:
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month [Read more: AAPI Heritage Month Activities | 20 #OwnVoices Nonfiction Books | Books To Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month]
- Mental Health Awareness Month [Read more: 10 Steps for Building a Mental Health Program at School | How To Talk About Mental Health]
- National Pet Month [Read more: Adorable Classroom Pets | 5 Reasons Why High School Classrooms Need a Pet]
- Physical Fitness Month [Read more: DIY Obstacle Courses for Kids | Virtual P.E. Resources | Ways To Sneak In Exercise]
Daily observances and celebrations:
- May 4: Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be With You) [Read more: Star Wars Bulletin Boards]
- May 5: Cinco de Mayo [Read more: Critical Thinking About Cinco de Mayo]
- May 10 (2nd Sunday in May): Mother’s Day [Read more: Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids | Mother’s Day Surprises for Kids | Mother’s Day Books | Free “All About My Mom” Printable]
- May 25 (last Monday in May): Memorial Day [Read more: Memorial Day Activities for Kids | Memorial Day Facts | The Difference Between Veterans Day and Memorial Day
June
Monthly observances and celebrations:
- National Safety Month [Read more: Free Emergency Posters for Kids]
- Pride Month [Read more: Fun Pride Month Activities for Kids | Books About LGBTQ+ History | Books With LGBTQ+ Characters]
Daily observances and celebrations:
- June 1: Say Something Nice Day [Read more: Bring Positive Language Into the Classroom]
- June 6: D-Day
- June 14: Flag Day [Read more: American Flag Facts for Kids]
- June 19: Juneteenth [Read more: Ideas for Teaching Juneteenth | Free Juneteenth Worksheets for Kids | Inspiring Juneteenth Quotes]
- June 21 (3rd Sunday in June): Father’s Day [Read more: Father’s Day Crafts for Kids | Father’s Day Books | Free “All About My Dad” Printable]
- June 21: First Day of Summer [Read more: Summer Activities | Get Kids to Love Summer Reading | Poems for Summer]
- June 21: International Day of Yoga [Read more: Fun and Easy Yoga Poses for Kids | Virtual P.E. Resources | Best Apps To Combat Stress & Anxiety]
July
Monthly observances and celebrations:
- National Ice Cream Month
Daily observances and celebrations:
- July 4: American Independence Day [Read more: 4th of July Activities | 4th of July Books]
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