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National Holiday Today

National Holiday Today

Special Day Calendar & Widget

6K ratings
151 reviews
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Released
October 6, 2011
Updated
October 12, 2026

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Developer

Piotr Pluta
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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 about National Holiday Today

Reviews of National Holiday Today are mostly positive: the Reference app is rated 4.6/5 from 6K App Store ratings. What users like most: fun and interesting holidays, integrates with calendar. Top complaints: paid content locked, missing some popular holidays. Summarized from real user reviews.

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

4.3.3

October 12, 2026

• Holiday Today is ready for iOS 27 • Lots of new holiday illustrations, with fresh artwork for November's holidays • Bug fixes and performance improvements Thanks for celebrating with us!

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$4.99

Lifetime Access

Lifetime access to all holidays.

User reviews

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I Use this app everyday!

I love this app because it gives me a reason to celebrate everyday! Sometimes it’s motivation, sometimes it’s a reminder, and sometimes it’s just plain fun! I use it as inspiration for my chalk drawings everyday. My neighborhood loves it too because when they walk by, it makes them happy! And they learn to celebrate their days too!
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Response from developer

Thank you for this wonderful review! Chalk art inspired by daily holidays is the best idea ever. Keep celebrating and keep making your neighborhood smile!

good app

this is a good app and fun to know what day it is
chobba4chobba4

Overall a good app

This app is great if u don’t have one of those little desk calendar things and it save paper. The only iffy thing about this is that have of the things i tape to figure out what they are u have to pay for it. Overall, the app is a good app i think u should get it 😁
NatycakieNatycakie

❤️

I love it
Pickle.Party101Pickle.Party101

Fun & Educational

I absolutely love this app, always enjoy learning about new holidays on a daily basis… No complaints, highly recommend!
Linda_K*711Linda_K*711
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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.