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February 2 – Groundhog Day (Groundhog Day)
It’s happening again… and again… and again. Just like your inbox.
Celebrate by: Breaking one tiny personal habit you’ve been stuck in. Live one day totally differently—just to prove you can.
Outfit inspo: A cozy winter look that says, “I’ve done this before.”
Food/drink: Coffee and pancakes… again.
Merch vibes: A ‘Don’t Drive Angry’ groundhog pin.
March 24 – Breakfast Club Detention Day (The Breakfast Club)
The day five teens became a stereotype-smashing squad.
Celebrate by: Writing a letter to your teenage self—or better yet, to someone else’s. Drop a little empathy bomb into the world.
Outfit inspo: Detention-chic—think fingerless gloves, oversized blazers, or varsity jackets.
Food/drink: Pack a bento box with weird combos.
Merch vibes: “You see us as you want to see us” stickers.
April 8 – Rex Manning Day (Empire Records)
Wear something silky. Quit your job. Say no more, mon amour.
Celebrate by: Supporting an indie record store or local music venue. Bonus points for leaving dramatic notes on Post-its.
Outfit inspo: Silky shirt, bold makeup, too much confidence.
Food/drink: Empire Records-themed donuts (get weird with frosting).
Merch vibes: “No autographs today” tees.
April 26 – Alien Day (LV-426)
In space, no one can hear you scream… unless you’re screaming for merch.
Celebrate by: Learning a basic emergency prep skill. Ripley wouldn’t wait around for help—neither should you.
Outfit inspo: Cargo pants, combat boots, and a “don’t mess with me” tank.
Food/drink: Anything freeze-dried or terrifyingly green.
Merch vibes: Facehugger plushies or Xenomorph enamel pins.
May 25 – Towel Day (Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy)
Grab your towel and don’t panic.
Celebrate by: Carrying a towel and explaining why to strangers. Instant nerd bonding.
Outfit inspo: Bathrobe + slippers + sass.
Food/drink: A pan-galactic gargle blaster mocktail.
Merch vibes: Towels that say “Don’t Panic” in large, friendly letters.
May 4 – Star Wars Day (Star Wars)
May the Fourth be with you. The galaxy’s nerdiest day of celebration.
Celebrate by: Practicing mindfulness like a Jedi—meditate, breathe, trust the Force. Or go full Sith and organize your email inbox with ruthless precision.
Outfit inspo: Jedi robes, Princess Leia buns, or full Stormtrooper glam.
Food/drink: Blue milk smoothies or Wookiee cookies.
Merch vibes: Lightsaber chopsticks, Baby Yoda everything.
June 23 – The Princess Bride Day (The Princess Bride)
Inconceivable? Nope, totally real.
Celebrate by: Doing something romantic and extra—write a poem, duel a nemesis (metaphorically), or surprise someone with a gesture worthy of Westley.
Outfit inspo: Cloaks, corsets, or swashbuckling pirate chic.
Food/drink: Chocolate-covered miracles.
Merch vibes: “As You Wish” mugs or fencing foil bookmarks.
October 3 – Mean Girls Day (Mean Girls)
“On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was.”
Celebrate by: Complimenting 3 people you secretly envy. Flip the script and spread that chaotic good energy.
Outfit inspo: Pink. Just pink. Or a full Plastics look.
Food/drink: Kalteen bars or a Burn Book cake.
Merch vibes: “You Can’t Sit With Us” stickers or lip gloss.
November 5 – Back to the Future Day (Back to the Future)
“1.21 gigawatts?!?” Great Scott, this is the day Doc Brown first dreamed up time travel.
Celebrate by: Writing a letter to your future self—or building something weird in your garage.
Outfit inspo: Puffer vest, denim, and big 1980s mall energy.
Food/drink: 1950s diner milkshake or dehydrated pizza.
Merch vibes: Flux capacitor keychains.
December 23 – Festivus (Seinfeld)
Technically TV, but too iconic to leave out.
Celebrate by: Hosting a no-gifts, brutally honest dinner. Air grievances. Hug afterward (maybe).
Outfit inspo: The most underwhelming outfit you own. Bonus if it’s beige.
Food/drink: A big slab of meatloaf on a bed of iceberg lettuce.
Merch vibes: Mini aluminum poles or grievance journals.
More to come—because the only thing more iconic than the movies is what we do with them. If I missed one, drop me a comment below or contact me and let’s get it on the list.
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