# Bizarre Holidays Calendar

> A continuously updated calendar of bizarre and unusual holidays. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew King.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bizarre-holidays-calendar/id306146416 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew King](https://appshunter.io/developer/297540386)
- Category: Reference, Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 443 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 58 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2009-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bizarre-holidays-calendar/id306146416/reviews.md

## What is Bizarre Holidays Calendar?

Featured in USA Today's "Strange but useful iPhone apps."

This app has been and will continue to be updated every year (since 2009).  Each update is free, so you will have endless bizarre holidays.  You can also quickly read and access this from the Today Notifications as a widget in iOS 8 or later.

"Bizarre Holidays presents you with wacky holidays each day. You'll find silly holidays like Blame Someone Else Day and Dance Like a Chicken Day. Use it to have a little fun or plan fun parties for friends and family. It is updated yearly." - USA Today 

Have a party every day of the year! This list of random holidays gives you a reason to celebrate 365 days in a row. Celebrate food, famous folks, or your own bad attitude with fun favorites like Fried Chicken Day, Amelia Earnhart Day, and Blame Someone Else Day. Or get really bizarre with Dance Like a Chicken Day or Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's Porch Night! See just one zany holiday per day or look ahead with the calendar feature to plan your upcoming celebrations. Many days of the year even have more than one random holiday for you to enjoy!  You also get to enjoy one unique background image for each day of the week, so check daily to see the new background image.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please email us at matt.l.king@comcast.net

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## Key features

- Daily bizarre holidays
- Yearly free updates
- Today Notification widget
- Calendar view for planning
- Multiple holidays per day
- Unique daily background images

## What do users think of Bizarre Holidays Calendar?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 😊 Fun and entertaining daily content
- 👍 User-friendly interface and simple design
- 💡 Unique bizarre holidays for conversation starters
- 🎯 Great for sharing with friends and family
- 📱 Widget feature for quick access
- 🎉 Motivational and mood-boosting content
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate holiday dates
- ❌ Missing common holidays
- 📅 Outdated app icon and year references
- 👁️ Small, hard-to-read white text
- 🎨 Busy backgrounds reduce readability
- ⚠️ Spelling and grammar errors
- 🔄 Lack of regular updates
- ❓ Limited holiday information provided

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Holiday dates incorrect (e.g., Labor Day, National Hot Dog Day)
- Widget text too small to read
- Calendar export syncs to wrong dates
- Spelling errors in holiday names (e.g., 'Earnhart' instead of 'Earhart')
- App icon shows outdated year
- No updates for current year
- Some days have missing or incomplete entries

**Most requested features**

- Calendar view instead of scrolling list
- Ability to click holidays for more information
- Integration with device calendar
- Search function for specific holidays
- Month/week/day view options
- Share individual holidays, not entire page
- Larger widget font size
- Feedback/correction submission feature
- Lighter background colors for better contrast
- Descriptions of each holiday
- Ability to add holidays to personal calendar

## Recent user reviews (10 of 52)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bizarre-holidays-calendar/id306146416/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super Fun App! 🎉😃🎉

*2023-07-30*

I’ve had this app for years, & it Never gets old! It will most assuredly be here beyond time, lol! For ages, I’d send these daily holidays to my three children, while they were in school, to help keep them smiling, & for them to share your app with others. Many children are unhappy during school. We don’t know what they’re going through at home…or even if they have a home! Sometimes, even just a small gesture can make a difference in someone’s life. Dev, you helped make that possible for a lot of people. Maybe, cut down on several planning a life of crime? Because a few well placed smiles turned them just the Right Way! GO, MATTHEW!! 😉❤️

### 5/5 — Perfect App!!!

*2023-05-10*

Seriously this app makes my day! This app sits in a place of honor on my home screen!

### 3/5 — 2022

*2022-11-29, version 14.0*

Love the app but no updates for 2022 and it’s almost 2023. Update or withdraw it

### 4/5 — Good but…

*2022-09-06, version 14.0*

1. The year is 2022 so you might want to update your app icon

2. Days are not in correct order (ex. Labor is apparently sep.6 when this year it’s sep.5)

It is a really good app but idk what days are truly accurate

### 5/5 — It’s not 2021!! Update the icon, it’s 2022

*2022-07-31, version 14.0*

Fun knowing what each day has been deemed. Like that has the widget feature. Don’t like the fact that the text is so Small and White. Very hard to read 👓

### 4/5 — 2022?

*2022-04-26, version 14.0*

I love this app, but unfortunately we are now in 2022 & it has not been updated. Will there be an update for 2022, and if so, is there a drop date goal for the app store? 

Thanks!

### 2/5 — Update???

*2022-02-16, version 14.0*

It’s 2022….

### 5/5 — Update

*2022-02-03, version 14.0*

Update for 2022

### 5/5 — An excellent calendar

*2021-01-15, version 14.0*

The unique presentation of the special  “day” is very useful.

### 4/5 — Good but.....

*2020-11-20, version 12.2*

I feel like it leaves out a lot of days, just focus on adding more of the days to this app pls, I just feel like I’m missing out on a lot of weird holidays with this. So just please focus on adding more holidays in, if you did that I would give five stars if you add more.

## Frequently asked questions about Bizarre Holidays Calendar

### What does the Bizarre Holidays Calendar app do?

This app provides a continuously updated list of bizarre, wacky, and unusual holidays for every day of the year. It's designed to add fun to your daily life or help you plan unique parties and celebrations with friends and family.

### How often is the app updated?

The app has been updated yearly since 2009 and will continue to be updated. All updates are free, ensuring you always have access to an endless supply of bizarre holidays.

### Is there a cost to use the Bizarre Holidays Calendar app?

The app is free to use. You can access all its features and enjoy yearly updates without any cost.

### Can I see holidays in advance?

Yes, the app includes a calendar feature that allows you to look ahead and plan your upcoming celebrations. Many days even feature more than one random holiday for you to enjoy.

### What are some examples of the holidays featured?

The app features a wide range of fun and zany holidays, such as Blame Someone Else Day, Dance Like a Chicken Day, Fried Chicken Day, Amelia Earhart Day, and Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's Porch Night.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 14.0 — 2020-12-31

- update to iOS 14.1
- updated to 2021 Holidays

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