Date
Wednesday
Jan
29

January 29

National Colin Day

Don't forget to give a shoutout to all the amazing Colins in your life on National Colin Day - they deserve some love and recognition too!

Yearly Date
January 29
Type
Day
Category
Name Days

Introduction

Get ready to honor all the Colins in your life on January 29 for National Colin Day! This day celebrates anyone with the name Colin, which has Celtic origins and means "youthful" or "victorious". The name gained popularity in the 20th century and is now commonly used around the world. On this day, let's show our appreciation for all the amazing Colins out there – from our friends and family, to celebrities and historical figures. So spread some love and cheer on this special day dedicated to all things Colin!

National Colin Day Timeline

1937
Birth of Colin MacInnes
Famed English novelist and journalist Colin MacInnes is born, author of the London Trilogy.
1941
Birth of Sir Colin Davis
British Conductor Sir Colin Davis, who had a lasting impact on the London Symphony Orchestra, is born.
1956
Birth of Colin Vearncombe
British singer-songwriter Colin Vearncombe, also known as Black, who was notable for his hit 'Wonderful Life', is born.
1962
Birth of Colin Cowherd
Colin Cowherd, renowned American sports media personality, is born.
1971
Birth of Colin Morgan
Northern Irish actor Colin Morgan, best known for his role in BBC's Merlin series, is born.
1993
Colin Powell's Rise in Politics
Colin Powell becomes the first African American appointed as the U.S. Secretary of State.

How to Celebrate National Colin Day

1

Throw a Colin-themed party

Invite your friends over for a party celebrating all things Colin! Decorate with pictures and posters of famous Colins, serve Colin-inspired snacks and drinks, and play games that revolve around the name Colin.

2

Watch movies starring Colins

Gather some friends and have a movie night featuring films starring actors named Colin. Some suggestions include "Colin Firth," "Colin Farrell," and "Colin Hanks."

3

Try out new Colin recipes

Search for recipes that have the word "Colin" in them, such as "Colin-butter cookies" or "Colin-slaw." Have a cooking party and try out these unique dishes with your friends.

4

Have a Colin scavenger hunt

Create a list of items related to the name Colin and have a scavenger hunt with your friends. The first person or team to find all the items on the list wins a prize, such as a gift card to a store called "Colin's."

5

Dress up as famous Colins

Encourage your friends to come dressed as their favorite Colin, whether it be a celebrity or someone they know in real life. Host a costume contest and give out awards for the best Colin costumes.

Why We Love National Colin Day

A

It's a celebration of all things Colin

National Colin Day is a chance to honor and appreciate all the amazing people named Colin. Whether it's your friend, family member, or even just someone you admire from afar - this day is all about celebrating them and their unique talents!

B

Colins are awesome!

Let's face it, anyone named Colin is automatically cool. From famous Colins like Colin Firth and Colin Kaepernick, to regular folks with the name - we can all agree that Colins bring a certain charm and charisma to any situation.

C

It's a day for connection

National Colin Day is also a great opportunity to connect with other people who share the same name. It's always fun to find common ground with others, and celebrating this special day together can create lasting bonds and friendships.

National Colin Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Jan 28
Saturday
2024
Jan 28
Sunday
2025
Jan 28
Tuesday
2026
Jan 28
Wednesday
2027
Jan 28
Thursday