December 26

National Whiners Day

Don't let anyone rain on your parade - it's National Whiners Day and we're celebrating positivity and gratitude! Join us in spreading good vibes.

Yearly Date
December 26
Type
Day
Category
Fun

Introduction

Get ready to put on your best "whiny voice" and celebrate National Whiners Day on December 26! This unique holiday was created in the 1980s by Reverend Kevin Zaborney as a way to encourage people to let out their frustrations and complaints. So instead of holding it all in, take this day as an opportunity to vent and maybe even have a good laugh about it. Plus, it's a great reminder to appreciate what we have and not take things for granted. So go ahead and whine away – just for this one day!

National Whiners Day Timeline

1986
Whiners Day Inception
Reverend Kevin Zaborney establishes National Whiners Day to encourage people to vent their frustrations rather than holding them in.
1990s
Expanded Recognition
Throughout the 90s, the holiday gained more recognition, and people across the nation began to participate.
2002
Elevated Media Coverage
National media outlets begin covering National Whiners Day, giving it broader attention and new participants.
2010
Social Media Boost
With the rise of social media, people start to share their whines online, giving the holiday a digital presence.
2019
Positive Spin
In more recent years, the holiday is used not just for whining but to reflect on gratitude and the positive aspects of life.

How to Celebrate National Whiners Day

1

Have a wine and whine party

Invite your friends over for a wine and whine party. Everyone can bring their favorite bottle of wine and vent about their problems while enjoying some good company.

2

Create a "whine" playlist

Make a playlist full of songs that are perfect for whining and complaining. Blast it at your party or listen to it on your own to let out all your frustrations.

3

Treat yourself to a spa day

Sometimes the best way to deal with whining is to relax and pamper yourself. Book a spa day and indulge in massages, facials, and other treatments to help you unwind and feel better.

4

Write a letter of complaint

Instead of bottling up your complaints, write them down in a letter and send it to the appropriate person or company. It may help you feel better to get your concerns off your chest.

5

Create a "whiners" support group

Team up with other people who tend to whine and complain a lot and create a support group. You can vent to each other and work on finding more positive ways to cope with problems.

Why We Love National Whiners Day

A

It's a day to let out your frustrations

We all have those days where everything seems to go wrong and we just want to vent. National Whiners Day gives us a designated day to do just that - complain and get it all out of our system without feeling guilty!

B

It can be therapeutic

Sometimes complaining about our problems can actually be cathartic. It can help us process our emotions and feel better afterwards. So instead of holding it all in, take advantage of this holiday and let yourself whine for a bit.

C

It reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously

National Whiners Day is also a lighthearted reminder to not take things too seriously or get too bogged down by our problems. Sometimes all we need is a day to grouse and grumble, before moving on with a more positive attitude.

National Whiners Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Dec 25
Monday
2024
Dec 25
Wednesday
2025
Dec 25
Thursday
2026
Dec 25
Friday
2027
Dec 25
Saturday