You may only get 10 federal holidays off from work, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find more reasons to celebrate. There are 1000+ weird and random “days” to track every year—Fruitcake Toss Day, anyone?—and some of them are even good for you.
Below, find one healthy day to celebrate each month for the rest of this year, plus fun ideas on how to observe them. Add each healthy holiday to an electronic calendar. If you own a Fitbit Alta, Fitbit Alta HR, Fitbit Charge 2, or Fitbit Blaze and turn calendar notifications on, your device will alert you when each day arrives. Enjoy!
10 Healthy Holidays to Celebrate This Year
March 9: Popcorn Lover’s Day
Avoid drenching it in butter and popcorn can actually be a nutritious food—it’s a whole grain, after all. Try one of these 7 Healthier Ways to Top Popcorn (Peanut butter and honey? Yes, please!)
April 16: National Stress Awareness Day
You’ve probably heard about all the terrible ways stress can affect your body—especially your heart. But not all stress is bad. Today, learn about Good Stress vs. Bad Stress And How to Strike a Balance.
May 20: Goal Day
Fitbit research shows that the third Saturday in May tends to be the most active day of the year among our users. To celebrate we’ve declared it Goal Day and challenge all of you to commit to hitting a personal step goal. In 2015, people who participated walked an average of 1.3 more miles. See where Goal Day took our users in 2016 and then start planning your goal day goal.
June 17: Eat Your Vegetables Day
Today is the day you make your mom proud and eat every last one of the vegetables on your plate. Every. Last. One. To make it easy, here are 8 Seriously Delicious Ways to Eat More Vegetables.
July 28: International Day of Friendship
Having strong social ties can keep you healthy and may even help you live longer. Soon, it will be easier to find like-minded people in your Fitbit app. Until then, add a friend the old-fashioned way and challenge them to step up.
August 3: National Watermelon Day
Few things scream summer more than a crisp, juicy watermelon. Celebrate this delicious fruit by using it to flavor water, making Watermelon-Mint Granita, or by turning it into Watermelon Salad with Feta, Mint and Cumin-Lime Dressing.
September 13: Positive Thinking Day
Today, commit to seeing the glass as half full—especially during your workout. Believing in the Positive Effects of Exercise Can Boost Its Powers.
October 4: National Kale Day
All hail, kale! Just one 8-calorie cup of this superfood contains 24mg of bone-strengthening calcium, 19mg of immune-boosting vitamin C. Try it in this Ultimate Green Smoothie Recipe.
November 17: Take a Hike Day
Taking a little trek is a great way to get your steps in, but if you know the right moves, you can also turn it into a total-body workout. Give it a shot with this 10,000 Step Hiking Workout.
December 17: National Maple Syrup Day
No, this isn’t an excuse to eat pancakes, Instead, drizzle a tangy maple-syrup dressing over this Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Brussels Sprouts.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.
Danielle Kosecki
Senior health and fitness editor Danielle Kosecki is an award-winning journalist who has covered health and fitness for more than 10 years. She’s written for Glamour, More, Prevention, and Bicycling magazines, among others, and is the editor of The Bicycling Big Book of Training. A New York native, Danielle now lives in the Bay Area where she doesn’t miss winter at all.
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