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May 24

National Brother’s Day

Celebrate National Brother's Day with your sibling - create special memories and show them how much you appreciate them!

National Brother’s Day
Yearly Date
May 24
Type
Day
Category
Relationship
Country
United States

Introduction

Celebrate National Brother's Day on May 24 with your favorite brother! This day has been around since 1997, when it was created by a woman named C. Daniel Rhodes in honor of her brother. It's the perfect occasion to show love and appreciation for all the brothers out there who have made our lives better in one way or another. So make sure you give them an extra special hug and thank them for being such an amazing part of your life!

National Brother’s Day Timeline

1997
Inception of National Brother's Day
C. Daniel Rhodes created National Brother's Day in honor of her brother, a day to appreciate brothers around the world.
1997
First National Brother's Day Celebration
The first-ever National Brother's Day was observed with people showing love and appreciation towards their brothers.
2000s
Growth in Recognition
National Brother's Day began to gain wider recognition in the early 2000s, with more families celebrating their brotherly bonds annually.
2010
True International Nature
National Brother's Day becomes recognized internationally and widely accepted as a time to honor brothers.
2017
Digital Celebration
People begin celebrating the day digitally more frequently, sharing posts and pictures on social media to honor their brothers.

How to Celebrate National Brother’s Day

1

Go on a brother's adventure

Plan a special day just for the two of you. Whether it is to take in a movie, go bowling, or explore a local park, having an adventure will create lasting memories.

2

Write a letter of appreciation

Take some time to write down all the things you appreciate about your brother; from his humor to his kindness and thoughtfulness, let him know how much he means to you.

3

Throw him a surprise party

Invite all his friends and family to celebrate your brother. Make it special with his favorite food and activities, and don't forget the cake!

4

Go on an outing together

It can be anything from playing mini golf to going bowling or taking in a baseball game. Have fun and make sure you spend quality brother time together.

5

Make something together

Cooking dinner together, building something out of wood, or even making something creative like jewelry or pottery can be a great way to celebrate National Brother's Day.

Why We Love National Brother’s Day

A

Brothers are supportive

Brothers are always there to support you, no matter what. They'll listen to you talk about your worries and doubts and will push you to be the best you can be. Plus, they'll always have your back - even when times get tough!

B

Brothers make great friends

Having a brother means having someone you can laugh with, cry with, and have all kinds of fun adventures together! A brother is like a built-in best friend who has known you your whole life, so it's easy to trust and love them unconditionally.

C

Brothers give us invaluable advice

Brothers have been through all the good times and bad times in our lives. They know us better than anyone else, which makes them great sounding boards when we need someone to bounce ideas off of or for unsolicited (but helpful!) advice.

National Brother’s Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
May 24
Wednesday
2024
May 24
Friday
2025
May 24
Saturday
2026
May 24
Sunday
2027
May 24
Monday