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Whimsical Traditions: 17 Weird Holidays Celebrated Globally

11National Night

National Night

The national birthrate in Singapore is so low that the government actually created a national holiday on August 9 called 'National Night' to encourage citizens to procreate.


12Dyngus Day

Dyngus Day

Dyngus Day is a Polish holiday that takes place the Monday after Easter. Boys and girls attempt to soak each other with water and spank each other with branches. It is also known as “Wet Monday.”


13Women's Little Christmas

Women's Little Christmas

On January 6th, Ireland celebrates "Women's Little Christmas," where women take the day off after entertaining over the holidays.


14Boss's Day

Boss's Day

“Boss’s Day” is observed on or around October 16th in the United States. It has been pitched as a day for employees to thank their bosses for being kind and fair throughout the year.


15World Hello Day

World Hello Day

World Hello Day is a holiday created in the 1970s to remind the world that conflicts should be resolved with communication. It is celebrated annually on November 21 by verbally greeting 10 or more people.


16International Childfree Day

International Childfree Day

August 1st is International Childfree Day. It was originally created in 1973 to celebrate people who voluntarily choose not to have children.


17Singles Day

Singles Day

Singles day is a shopping holiday popular among young Chinese people that celebrate their pride in being single. The date, November 11th (11/11), was chosen because the number "1" resembles an individual who is alone.

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