December 21

National Short Girl Appreciation Day

Celebrate National Short Girl Appreciation Day - show your gratitude to all the amazing short girls out there with a special gesture!

Yearly Date
December 21
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Introduction

Show your appreciation for the short girls in your life on National Short Girl Appreciation Day on December 21! This special day was created to celebrate and honor all of the amazing things that come with being a shorter person. From their determined spirit, to their outgoing personalities, there's so much about them that deserves recognition and respect. So let's take some time this season to show our love for those standing 5'4" or less!

National Short Girl Appreciation Day Timeline

1990s
Reaching Full Height
It's widely accepted that women reach their full height by their late teens, a factor crucial for recognition of vertically challenged females.
2000s
Petite Fashion Recognition
The fashion industry begins to notice and cater to shorter females, with specific 'Petite' sections in stores and catalogues.
2010
Increase in Petite Celebrities
The popularity and prominence of petite actresses, such as Natalie Portman and Hayden Panettiere, increase.
2012
First National Short Girl Appreciation Day
National Short Girl Appreciation Day is recognized for the first time, aiming to celebrate women 5'4" and under.
2019
Rise of Body Positivity Movement
The body positivity movement gains traction, further encouraging acceptance and celebration of all body types, including short stature.

How to Celebrate National Short Girl Appreciation Day

1

Organize a short girl appreciation party.

Gather all your short friends and have a fun day out. You could go to the movies, the beach, have a picnic, or just hang out at someone's house.

2

Buy yourself something special.

Treat yourself to something nice! Whether it's a new outfit, shoes, jewelry, or something you've been wanting for a while, it's always nice to show ourselves some appreciation.

3

Share positive messages about being short.

Write an encouraging message on social media about the positives of being short. It can be anything from how adorable you look in heels to how much easier it is to reach high shelves.

4

Do something daring.

Go sky diving, bungee jumping, or try out a new extreme sport. Show yourself and others that size doesn’t matter when it comes to being brave.

5

Write a letter of appreciation to yourself

Take some time to write down all the things you appreciate about yourself. Make sure to include your height and all the wonderful things that come with it!

Why We Love National Short Girl Appreciation Day

A

Short girls are strong

Short girls have a surprising amount of inner strength and resilience - something that is often overlooked. Despite their smaller stature, they are able to take on challenges and face obstacles head on with grace and courage!

B

Short girls can be stylish

Just because you're short doesn't mean you can't be fashionable! Thanks to their petite frames, short girls can get away with wearing clothes that would normally look oversized on taller women, such as skinny jeans and crop tops. Not only does this give them more fashion options to choose from, it also allows them to show off their unique style.

C

Short girls are confident

Despite the societal pressure put on women to stand tall and be statuesque, many short girls don't let it phase them. They embrace their height and carry themselves with confidence no matter what anyone says. Our society needs more short girl role models like this to remind us that self worth isn't dependent on physical size!

National Short Girl Appreciation Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Dec 20
Wednesday
2024
Dec 20
Friday
2025
Dec 20
Saturday
2026
Dec 20
Sunday
2027
Dec 20
Monday