Date
Friday
May
23

May 23

National Lucky Penny Day

Celebrate National Lucky Penny Day with a pocketful of luck - find that special penny and make your wishes come true!

Yearly Date
May 23
Type
Day

Introduction

Celebrate the luck of the Irish on National Lucky Penny Day on May 23! This special day was created to commemorate the old tradition of using a penny as a lucky charm. It's believed that finding a penny brings good fortune, and this day is an excuse to collect all those pennies scattered around your house and make something fun out of them. From jewelry making to coin flipping games, there are countless ways you can bring some luck into your life with just one little penny!

National Lucky Penny Day Timeline

1793
Pennies Introduced in U.S
The United States Mint was created and began the production of the penny in 1793.
1857
Small Penny Inception
The United States introduced the smaller Bronze Cent, commonly known as the "Indian Head Penny".
1909
Lincoln Penny Debut
The Lincoln penny was introduced to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.
1959
Lincoln Memorial Design
The reverse side of Lincoln Penny was redesigned to depict the Lincoln Memorial honoring the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.
2010
Three New Designs
The U.S. Mint released Pennies with three new reverse designs celebrating Lincoln's life in the year marking his 200th birth anniversary.
2016
National Lucky Penny Day
National Lucky Penny Day was established, encouraging people to appreciate the luck and history associated with pennies.

How to Celebrate National Lucky Penny Day

1

Collect lucky pennies

Take a walk around your neighborhood and search for lucky pennies. Who knows, maybe you’ll stumble upon an old penny from the early 1900s or a rare penny with an error on it. It’s the perfect day to search for lucky treasure!

2

Make a wish

Pick up a penny and make a wish for something special or for good fortune. Place the penny in a special jar or bowl and watch your wishes come true.

3

Play penny games

Head to the arcade and play some classic penny games like whack-a-mole, skee ball, or pinball! Who knows, maybe you’ll get extra lucky and be able to take home some prizes.

4

Create art with pennies

Gather pennies of all different sizes, colors, and dates and create an art masterpiece. Make a collage on canvas or use them to paint a picture on paper. It’s the perfect way to show off your unique artistic style.

5

Make a donation

Make a donation to your local charity using pennies. It’s an easy way to celebrate National Lucky Penny Day while giving back to those in need.

Why We Love National Lucky Penny Day

A

It brings good luck

Penny superstitions have been around for generations, and the idea behind these superstitions is that a lucky penny can bring you good luck. Whether you place one in your pocket before a big meeting or give one to someone special in your life, finding a lucky penny is an easy way to promote positive vibes!

B

It's free money

While pennies won’t make you rich overnight, they definitely add up over time. If you save a bunch of them, then eventually they could help pay for something small that you have wanted to buy but weren't able to justify it. Best of all, there’s very little effort required on your part - just keep your eyes peeled for those pesky coins!

C

It supports charitable causes

If you find too many lucky pennies, why not consider donating them to charity? You can make a donation of any size and even send them off with some kind words from yourself so the charity knows who it was from. The proceeds will help support people in need and make their lives a little better - now that's something we can all get behind!

National Lucky Penny Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
May 22
Monday
2024
May 22
Wednesday
2025
May 22
Thursday
2026
May 22
Friday
2027
May 22
Saturday