In addition to birthdays and anniversaries, there are many other wonderful, unique holidays for seniors.
If you aren’t yet aware, there are many more “holidays” than just the traditional ones we know such as Christmas, New Year, Passover, St Patrick’s Day and more.
Who says that the traditional holiday season is the only “wonderful time of the year?” You can make most every day a special time of year!
So, I thought we should help seniors and their caregivers to have a little fun and celebrate some of these unique. What a great way to spend time with your senior loved one.
Think of it as creating a year long holiday season!
Any caregiver providing home care to a senior loved one can always use some fun activities to make the days just a bit special.
Ideas For Fun Activities For These Holidays
There are so many holiday ideas for fun things to do to celebrate these very unique holidays – here are just a few to get you inspired.
- Check out some of your favorite holiday movies for the traditional holidays but for the unique ones, come up with your own movies to celebrate that day. Example: For “Thank A Mailman Day” on February 4th – make it a tradition to watch The Postman.
- Break up social isolation (so common for seniors) by inviting others over to celebrate any of these holidays. It’s a great way to combat feelings of loneliness for the senior and the family caregiver. And you may just find that you can have a great time with others.
- Involve the whole family in a Zoom meeting and make new memories by playing a board game with them, or maybe working on favorite recipes tailored to that special day.
- Letter Writing Week is the perfect time to write to old friends and elderly family members that you haven’t seen in a while.
- Create some of your own holiday traditions to involve your pets. This is perfect for Love Your Pet Day. No reason why your furry friend can’t get into the holiday spirit too!
- A great arts and crafts project is to make your very own holiday cards for these unique holidays. You can even make some new beloved holiday decorations as well!
- Celebrate National Selfie Day by send your selfies to loved ones. These small gifts can truly end up being valuable gifts for others.
- Invite a favorite senior citizen for International Coffee Day to your own home. It’s an excellent way to spend some quality time with them.
- If mobility issues or health conditions prevent you from getting out much, consider a video chat tailored to the unique holiday of the day. This also is true if you are social distancing.
- Create your own traditional holiday meal on National Siblings Day. Celebrate with your family’s favorite recipes and add this day to your list of family holidays.
- Cheer Up The Lonely Day is a perfect time to bake cookies and take them to someone who you know is living alone. This is a wonderful way for adult children to take some time to visit their senior loved ones.
- Doing for others is always a great way to get out of your own head and situation so celebrate Be An Angel Day by volunteering or doing something for other elderly people, an entire family, etc.
- Cuddle Up Day is a perfect time to just sit back and enjoy some of your favorite movies. You can even gather family, make some popcorn and make a wonderful day of it.
- Set aside time on March 30th for Take A Walk In The Park Day. There might even be some local events that you can attend.
Here’s Our Complete List Of Fun Holidays For Seniors
January
- Adopt a Rescued Bird Month
- Bath Safety Month
- Belly Laugh Month
- Book Blitz Month
- Celebration Of Life Month
- Get Organized Month
- International Quality Of Life Month
- National Clean Up Your Computer Month
- National Glaucoma Awareness Month
- National Hot Tea Month
- National Opticians Month
- National Soup Month
- National Sunday Supper Month
- Oatmeal Month
- Walk Your Pet Month
- Jan 2 to 8 – Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week
- 2nd Week – National Mocktail Week
- 2nd week – Letter Writing Week
- 3rd Week – Healthy Weight Week
- Last Week – Clean Out Your Inbox Week
- Jan 1 – New Year’s Day
- Jan 2 – National Science Fiction Day
- Jan 3 – Festival Of Sleep Day
- Jan 5 – National Bird Day
- Jan 6 – Cuddle Up Day
- Jan 6 – National Shortbread Day
- Jan 8 – National Sunday Supper Day
- Jan 8 – National Take The Stairs Day
- Jan 10 – Houseplant Appreciation Day
- Jan 12 – National Hot Tea Day
- Jan 12 – National Pharmacist Day
- Jan 12 – Feast Of Fabulous Wild Men Day
- Jan 14 – Organize Your Home Day
- Jan 15 – National Hat Day
- Jan 16 – Fig Newton Day
- Jan 21 – International Sweatpants Day
- Jan 21 – National Hugging Day
- Jan 23 – National Pie Day
- Jan 24 – Belly Laugh Day
- Jan 24 – National Compliment Day
- Jan 29 – National Puzzle Day
- Jan 30 – Croissant Day
- Jan 31 – Appreciate Your Social Security Check Day
February
- Adopt A Rescued Rabbit Month
- American Heart Month
- An Affair To Remember Month
- Bake For Family Fun Month
- Canned Food Month
- Declutter For A Cause Month
- Library Lovers Month
- National Bird Feeding Month
- National Senior Independence Month
- Spunky Old Broads Month
- 1st Week – Women’s Heart Week
- Feb 6 to 10 – Tinnitus Awareness Week
- Feb 7 to 12 – Solo Diners Eat Out Week
- Feb 12 to18 – Jell-O Week
- Feb 12 to 18 – Random Acts of Kindness Week
- Feb 17 to 23 – Great Backyard Bird Count
- Feb 1 – Candy Making Day
- Feb 1 – Send A Card To A Friend Day
- Feb 3 – Feed The Birds Day
- Feb 4 – Thank A Mailman Day
- Feb 9 – National Pizza Day
- Feb 11 – National Shut-In Visitation Day
- Feb 14 – International Book Giving Day
- Feb 16 – Do A Grouch A Favor Day
- Feb 17 – Random Acts of Kindness Day
- Feb 17 – Who Shall I Be Day
- Feb 18 – National Battery Day
- Feb 20 – Love Your Pet Day
- Feb 22 – Walking The Dog Day
- Feb 24 – World Bartender Day
- Feb 26 – Letter To An Elder Day
- Feb 29 – Superman’s Birthday
- 2nd Monday – Clean Out Your Computer Day
- 3rd Friday – Caregiver Appreciation Day
- First Saturday – National Ice Cream For Breakfast Day
- Last Thursday – National Chili Day
March
- National Craft Month
- Social Workers Month
- Mar 1 to 7 – Hearing Awareness Week
- Mar 1 to 7 – National Write A Letter Of Appreciation Week
- Third Full Week – American Chocolate Week
- Mar 25 to 31 – National Physicians Week
- Mar 1 – World Compliment Day
- Mar 2 – Dr. Seuss Day
- Mar 2 – National Old Stuff Day
- Mar 3 – Soup It Forward Day
- Mar 3 – Caregiver Appreciation Day
- Mar 6 – National Dentist’s Day
- Mar 6 – Oreo Cookie Day
- Mar 7 – National Flapjack Day
- Mar 10 – International Day Of Awesomeness
- Mar 12 – Plant A Flower Day
- Mar 14 – Write Your Story Day
- Mar 14 – National Pi Day
- Mar 17 – St Patrick’s Day
- Mar 30 – Take A Walk In The Park Day
- Mar 30 – National Doctor’s Day
- Mar 31 – World Backup Day
- 2nd Saturday – Check Your Batteries Day
April
- Car Care Month
- Jazz Appreciation Month
- Lawn And Garden Month
- National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month
- National Humor Month
- Stress Awareness Month
- Apr 1 to 7 – Medication Safety Week
- Apr 8 to 16 – National Robotics Week
- Apr 30 to May 6 – Hurricane Preparedness Week
- 2nd Week – National Dental Hygienist Week
- Apr 1 – National Fun Day
- Apr 2 – National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
- Apr 7 – National Handmade Day
- Apr 10 – National Siblings Day
- Apr 11 – National Clean Up Your Pantry Day
- Apr 13 – Scrabble Day
- Apr 14 – National Gardening Day
- Apr 16 – National Stress Awareness Day
- Apr 17 – Nothing Like A Dame Day
- Apr 19 – National Hanging Out Day
- Apr 20 – Volunteer Recognition Day
- Apr 23 – Talk Like Shakespeare Day
- Apr 25 – Red Hat Society Day
- Apr 26 – National Pretzel Day
- Apr 29 – National Go Birding Day
- 1st Wednesday – National Walk Day
May
- Good Car Keeping Month
- Mental Health Month
- National Better Hearing Month
- National Blood Pressure Month
- Older Americans Month
- May 1 to 7 – National Hug Holiday Week
- May 7 to 13 – Drinking Water Week
- May 12 to 21 – National Public Gardens Week
- May 14 to 20 – National Nursing Home Week
- 1st Week – Nurse’s Week
- 4th Week – Emergency Medical Services Week
- May 6 – National Nurses Day
- May 7 – Lemonade Day
- May 11 – Eat What You Want Day
- May 12 – National Limerick Day
- May 12 – International Nurses Day
- May 16 – Honor Our LGBT Elders’ Day
- May 18 – Visit Your Relatives Day
- May 22 – Sherlock Holmes Day
- May 31 – National Senior Health and Fitness Day
- 2nd Sunday – Mother’s Day
June
- Adopt-A-Cat Month
- Dementia Care Professionals Month
- National Ice Tea Month
- National Safety Month
- Jun 3 to 11 – Lemonade Days
- Jun 9 to 11 – Superman Days
- 1st Week – National Gardening Week
- Jun 1 – Baby Boomers Recognition Day
- Jun 1 – Say Something Nice Day
- Jun 2 – National Rotisserie Chicken Day
- Jun 3 – National Play Outside Day
- Jun 3 – World Bicycle Day
- Jun 4 – Hug Your Cat Day
- Jun 5 – National Veggie Burger Day
- Jun 6 – National Eyewear Day
- Jun 8 – National Best Friends Day
- Jun 11 – National Making Life Beautiful Day
- Jun 12 – International Falafel Day
- Jun 15 – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
- Jun 15 – Worldwide Day Of Giving
- Jun 18 – Nursing Assistants Day
- Jun 19 – National Kissing Day
- Jun 21 – National Selfie Day
- Jun 23 – Let It Go Day
- Jun 23 – International Widow’s Day
- Jun 26 – Beautician’s Day
- 1st Friday – National Donut Day
- 2nd Friday – National Movie Night
- 3rd Sunday – Father’s Day
July
- National Anti-Boredom Month
- National Deli Sandwich Month
- Jul 1 to 7 – National Independent Living Week
- Jul 9 to 15 – Operation Safe Driver Week
- Jul 1 – Medicare’s Birthday
- Jul 2 – I Forgot Day
- Jul 3 – Stay Out Of The Sun Day
- Jul 4 – USA Independence Day
- Jul 4 – Lou Gehrig Day
- Jul 6 – Fried Chicken Day
- Jul 8 – National Freezer Pop Day
- Jul 11 – Cheer Up The Lonely Day
- Jul 12 – National Jell-O Day
- Jul 16 – National Ice Cream Day
- Jul 20 – Fortune Cookie Day
- Jul 24 – Tell An Old Joke Day
- Jul 26 – Aunt And Uncle Day
- Jul 27 – National Take Your Pants For A Walk Day
- Jul 30 – International Day Of Friendship
- Jul 30 – Father In Law Day
- 1st Saturday – National Corn Hole Day
- 3rd Friday – National Pajama Day
August
- Boomers Making A Difference Month
- Family Fun Month
- Golf Month
- National Eye Exam Month
- National Read A Romance Novel Month
- What Will Be Your Legacy Month
- Aug 2 to 7 – Happiness Happens Week
- Aug 8 to 17 – Elvis Week
- 1st Week – National Simplify Your Life Week
- 2nd Week – National Smile Week
- 3rd Week – Friendship Week
- Aug 1 – National Girlfriends Day
- Aug 2 – Friendship Day
- Aug 2 – National Coloring Book Day
- Aug 3 – National Watermelon Day
- Aug 4 – National Chocolate Chip Day
- Aug 7 – Picnic Day
- Aug 8 – National Pickleball Day
- Aug 9 – Book Lover’s Day
- Aug 16 – National Tell A Joke Day
- Aug 17 – National Thrift Shop Day
- Aug 21 – Senior Citizen’s Day
- Aug 22 – Be An Angel Day
- Aug 30 – National Beach Day
- Aug 31 – National Eat Outside Day
September
- All American Breakfast Month
- Healthy Aging Month
- National Bake and Decorate Month
- National Courtesy Month
- National Preparedness Month
- National Service Dog Month
- National Suicide Prevention Month
- Self Improvement Month
- World Alzheimer’s Month
- Sep 3 to 9 – National Waffle Week
- Sep 24 to 30 – World Hearing Aid Awareness Week
- Sep 1 – World Letter Writing Day
- Sep 1 – National Day Of Forgiveness
- Sep 6 – Read A Book Day
- Sep 9 – Banana Day
- Sep 10 – National TV Dinner Day
- Sep 10 – National Grandparents Day
- Sep 11 – 9-11 Remembrance
- Sep 12 – National Day of Encouragement
- Sep 13 – International Chocolate Day
- Sep 20 – National Fried Rice Day
- Sep 20 – Wife Appreciation Day
- Sep 21 – World Gratitude Day
- Sep 22 – National Centenarian’s Day
- Sep 27 – Google’s Birthday
- Sep 28 – National Good Neighbor Day
- 3rd Monday – Respect For The Aged Day
October
- Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
- American Pharmacists Month
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Eat Better, Eat Together Month
- Emotional Wellness Month
- National Dental Hygiene Month
- National Protect Your Hearing Month
- National Retirement Security Month
- Vegetarian Awareness Month
- Oct 1 to 7 – Great Books Week
- Oct 6 to 12 – National Physicians Assistant Week
- 1st Week – Get Organized Week
- 2nd Week – Fire Prevention Week
- 2nd Wednesday – National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day
- 4th Saturday – Make A Difference Day
- 4th Sunday – Mother-In-Law Day
- Oct 1 – International Coffee Day
- Oct 1 – International Day of Older Persons
- Oct 4 – National Taco Day
- Oct 5 – Do Something Nice Day
- Oct 5 – Country Inn Bed and Breakfast Day
- Oct 6 – Physician Assistant Day
- Oct 9 – Fire Prevention Day
- Oct 12 – Moment Of Frustration Day
- Oct 15 – I Love Lucy Day
- Oct 18 – National Chocolate Cupcake Day
- Oct 26 – National Pumpkin Day
- Oct 27 – Black Cat Day
- Oct 30 – Create A Great Funeral Day
- Oct 31 – Halloween
November
- Adopt A Senior Pet Month
- National Diabetes Month
- National Family Caregivers Month
- National Gratitude Month
- National Long-term Care Awareness Month
- Nov 12 to 18 – National Split Pea Soup Week
- Nov 12 to 18 – National Nurse Practitioner’s Week
- Nov 2 – Plan Your Epitaph Day
- Nov 4 – Check Your Blood Pressure Day
- Nov 5 – Men Make Dinner Day
- Nov 10 – Domino Day
- Nov 12 – Chicken Soup For The Soul Day
- Nov 13 – Caregiver Appreciation Day
- Nov 13 – World Kindness Day
- Nov 14 – World Diabetes Day
- Nov 15 – National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
- Nov 21 – World Television Day
- Nov 26 – National Cake Day
- 4th Thursday – Thanksgiving
- Day after Thanksgiving – National Day Of Listening
- Saturday before Thanksgiving – National Survivors of Suicide Day
December
- Honor Your Pharmacist Month
- Spiritual Literacy Month
- Dec 1 to 7 – Cookie Cutter Week
- Dec 4 to 8 – Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
- Dec 18 to 22 – Cookie Exchange Week
- Dec 4 – National Cookie Day
- Dec 9 – Christmas Card Day
- Dec 12 – National Ding-a-Ling Day
- Dec 15 – National Wear Your Pearls Day
- Dec 16 – National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
- Dec 17 – A Christmas Carol Day
- Dec 25 – Christmas Day
- Dec 26 – National Thank-you Note Day
- Dec 28 – Card Playing Day
- 2nd Saturday – Gingerbread Decorating Day
We hope you enjoy these holidays with your elderly parents or loved ones. Every day can be a special day – all you have to do is to just be a little creative!
Happy Holidays!
