Date
Sunday
Jun
29

June 29

National Guy Day

It's time to celebrate all the amazing guys in your life on National Guy Day - whether it's your dad, brother, or best friend! Show them some love and appreciation today.

Yearly Date
June 29
Type
Day
Category
Fun

Introduction

Get ready to celebrate all the amazing guys in your life on National Guy Day on June 29! This day was first established in 2007 by a group of guys who wanted to break stereotypes and celebrate positive male role models. Whether it's your dad, brother, friend or significant other, this day is all about showing appreciation for the important men in our lives. So let's take a moment to recognize their strengths, accomplishments and contributions to our lives. Let's make this National Guy Day one to remember!

National Guy Day Timeline

2007
Establishment of National Guy Day
A group of men established National Guy Day to break stereotypes and celebrate positive male role models.
2009
Social Media Recognition
The holiday gained an online presence with hashtags and posts circulating on social media platforms promoting the celebration of National Guy Day.
2012
Growing Popularity
National Guy Day started to gain wider recognition with more people celebrating the guys in their lives every year on June 29.
2016
Corporations Acknowledge the Day
Several corporations including menswear brands and grooming companies started offering special promotions and messages on National Guy Day.
2020
Virtual Celebrations
With the pandemic, celebrations for National Guy Day moved online with virtual events, discussions and gatherings to honor the men in one's life.

How to Celebrate National Guy Day

1

Have a guy's day out

Gather all your male friends and plan a day full of activities that you all enjoy. It could be playing sports, going to a brewery, or even just hanging out and watching movies.

2

Cook a manly meal

Get in the kitchen and cook up some manly dishes, whether it's grilling steaks or making a hearty chili. Bonus points if you can incorporate some bacon into the meal.

3

Attend a car show or race

If you and your friends are car enthusiasts, spend National Guy Day at a car show or race. You can bond over your love for fast cars and maybe even test drive some.

4

Play a competitive game

Challenge your friends to a game of basketball, football, or any other sport that gets your adrenaline pumping. Winner gets bragging rights for the rest of the day.

5

Have a movie marathon

Pick out some classic "guy" movies and spend the day watching them with your friends. Think action, comedy, and sports movies to really get into the spirit of National Guy Day.

Why We Love National Guy Day

A

It celebrates the men in our lives

National Guy Day is a day to honor and appreciate the special men in our lives, whether it's our fathers, brothers, friends or significant others. It's a great opportunity to show them how much they mean to us and how grateful we are for their presence in our lives.

B

It's a chance to have fun and bond

On National Guy Day, take some time out of your busy schedule to relax and spend quality time with the men who matter most. Plan an activity you can enjoy together, like playing sports, watching movies or going out for a meal. It's a great way to strengthen your relationships and create lasting memories.

C

It celebrates masculinity in a positive way

In a world where traditional masculinity is often criticized and stereotyped, National Guy Day celebrates positive aspects of it. It's a day to recognize and appreciate the unique qualities that make men who they are, and to reject harmful notions of toxic masculinity.

National Guy Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Jun 28
Wednesday
2024
Jun 28
Friday
2025
Jun 28
Saturday
2026
Jun 28
Sunday
2027
Jun 28
Monday