Date
Thursday
Jan

January 9

No Pants Subway Ride Day

Dare to bare! Celebrate No Pants Subway Ride Day and give commuters a spin with a cheeky twist to your wardrobe. Express your liberating style!

Type
Day
Category
Fun

Introduction

Get ready to grin, giggle, and maybe blush a little because January 9 isn't an ordinary day — it's No Pants Subway Ride Day! This eye-opening event is coordinated by Improv Everywhere, a New York City-based prank collective that seeks to surprise and amuse the public. The event first kicked off in 2002 with just seven pant-less riders braving the New York City subway, and it has since swept other cities worldwide. So why not join the fun and experience the liberation of traveling trouser-less? Don't worry about breaking the dress code, on No Pants Subway Ride Day, our motto is, "less is more!" Embrace the wacky, unexpected spirit of the day because it's time to drop the trouser tyranny and let those legs breathe. Let's turn that daily commute into a parade of pants-free fun!

No Pants Subway Ride Day Timeline

2002
First No Pants Ride
Improv Everywhere organized the first No Pants Subway Ride in New York City with only seven participants.
2006
Participants Multiply
The fourth annual event saw participation grow to over 150 people riding pant-less across six subway lines.
2009
Global Participation
No Pants Subway Ride became a global event with more than 20 cities from different countries participating.
2011
Record-Breaking Year
A record 3,500 people participated in New York City alone, bringing worldwide coverage and recognition to the event.
2014
No Pants Ride Turns 12
For the 12th annual event, tens of thousands of people participated in over 60 cities across 25 countries.
2020
No Pants Ride Hits 18
Celebrating its 18th year, the No Pants Subway Ride continued its tradition of creating joy and surprise in urban commutes.

How to Celebrate No Pants Subway Ride Day

1

Rock some fun boxers or briefs

Fun and colorful underwear can add a dash of humor to the occasion. Show off those comic book or superhero printed boxers, or maybe embrace your inner child with some cartoon characters. Just remember to keep it classy and suitable for all age groups.

2

Flaunt Fashionable tights

Who said you have to stick with just underwear? Flaunt some fashionable tights or gym shorts. From neon colors to star-studded patterns, let your legs make a stylish statement.

3

Organize a group ride

Hitting the subway without pants is way funnier when you're not alone. Gather your friends, form a group, and ride the subway together, filling the coach with laughter, surprises, and a lot of bare legs.

4

Document the experience

Capture the memorable moments with your camera. Share your personal No Pants Subway Ride Day experience on social media. Keep that humor alive by posting cheeky captions under your posts.

5

Spread the word

Become an ambassador of No Pants Subway Ride Day. Talk about this hilarious tradition with your friends, colleagues and family members who are unaware of it. The more people in on the fun, the merrier!

Why We Love No Pants Subway Ride Day

A

It's a Celebration of Freedom and Fun

No Pants Subway Ride Day is all about letting go of conventions and embracing the fun, playful side of life. It offers a chance to break free from the norms and express our unique style in a humorous, liberating way.

B

It's a Conversation Starter

This day inevitably generates reactions and conversations, making our usual mundane commute a little more interesting. It’s an ice breaker, a unique event that strips away inhibitions and initiates animated discussions among participants or even with onlookers.

C

It's a Chance to Strengthen Community Ties

No Pants Subway Ride Day is not just individual fun, it encourages us to come together in groups for shared laughter and memories. It turns a mundane subway ride into a unique event that brings people closer together, forging bonds and friendships along the way.