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National Holiday Today

National Holiday Today

Daily Calendar Widget & Facts

5.8K ratings
144 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 6, 2011
  • July 7, 2026

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Developer

Piotr Pluta Lonely Whale
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Discover over 2,000 holidays, celebrations, and observances with daily reminders and a home screen widget. Find inspiration for conversations, cooking, and never miss a chance to celebrate something new.

✓2,000+ holidays with descriptions
✓Calendar synchronization
✓Daily holiday widget
✓Daily reminders
✓Easy sharing tools
✓Regular updates
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of National Holiday Today. Based on 5.8K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Reference app.

Positive things

  • 🎉Fun and interesting holidays
  • 📆Integrates with calendar
  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🤩Helpful for finding content ideas

Negative things

  • 💰Paid content locked
  • 🗓️Missing some popular holidays
  • 🔍Lack of search/filter options
  • 🇺🇸Heavily US-centric
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What's New in National Holiday Today

4.3.1

July 7, 2026

Holidays now come with their own beautiful illustrations! We've started rolling these out beginning with July, and we'll be adding more every month, so your favorite days will keep looking better and better. Thanks for celebrating with us!

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

Lifetime Access

Lifetime access to all holidays.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Great App

Love the app. Wish it was possible, when sharing, to either have more color options or customize the color.
Laurilou89Laurilou89

Pretty good app👍

When you look up a holiday, it won’t tell you when that holiday is, but other than that this app is so fun and helpful! I use this every day.
aggrocrag47aggrocrag47

Fun to read

It’s very informative. Some of these things I had no idea they existed.
carries12carries12

Not free no more!!!

This app used to be free to look at each and EVERY holiday listed but now you only get one unlocked holiday to click into and the rest are now behind a paywall!!! Wtf!!!
nightmarenatynightmarenaty

Missing Important Days

June is National Cancer Survivor Month which isn’t listed 😞
LeukemiaSuckzLeukemiaSuckz
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Incorrect holiday dates

Bug

Crashes on some devices

Bug

Sharing functionality not working as expected

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Add more international holidays

Feature

Allow customization of displayed holidays

Feature

Improve calendar integration

Feature

Provide more details/history for holidays

Feature

FAQ

What does the National Holiday Today app do?

This app provides a comprehensive list of over 2,000 official holidays, quirky celebrations, and fun observances. It offers detailed descriptions for each, daily reminders, and a home screen widget for instant access to what's being celebrated today.

What are the key features of National Holiday Today?

Key features include access to over 2,000 holidays with rich descriptions, calendar synchronization with iCloud and Google, a daily holiday widget, easy sharing tools, and regular updates with new celebrations.

Is National Holiday Today free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a vast collection of holidays. It also includes in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or content.

What kind of holidays can I find in the app?

You can find a wide variety of holidays, from official national observances to fun and quirky celebrations like 'National Puppy Day' or 'Moldy Cheese Day'. The app aims to provide reasons to celebrate almost anything.

Can I sync holidays to my existing calendar?

Yes, the app allows you to sync holidays directly to your iPhone calendar, as well as synchronize with iCloud and Google calendars. This ensures you never miss a celebration and can easily integrate them into your schedule.