On August 27th, National Just Because Day encourages us to do things just for the fun of it, without any particular reason. Feel free to celebrate this day any way you like…just because!
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Every day, we follow routines and fulfill obligations, often without questioning why. But on this day, none of that applies. It’s a chance to do something without rhyme or reason.
Ideas to Celebrate:
- Buy an outfit you’ve been eyeing…just because.
- Take a vacation day to go fishing…just because.
- Pay for a stranger’s meal at a restaurant…just because.
- Sing loudly in your car with the windows down…just because.
- Surprise someone with flowers…just because.
- Invent a new activity…just because.
- Do something just because Mom said so.
How to Observe National Just Because Day
- Do something spontaneous and fun.
- Say things you’ve been meaning to say…just because.
- Share your just-because moments on social media using #JustBecauseDay.
For Educators
Take the theme to heart and visit the National Day Calendar Classroom for creative ways to use this day in your teaching.
History
In the late 1950s, Joseph J. Goodwin of Los Gatos, California, created Just Because Day. It began as a family holiday and has grown into an annual celebration across the United States.
Enjoy the day and embrace spontaneity…just because!