National Today https://nationaltoday.com/ Holiday fun to brighten your day Fri, 05 May 2023 13:55:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 National Safer Workplace Day — June 30th https://nationaltoday.com/national-safer-workplace-day/ Wed, 03 May 2023 14:48:17 +0000 https://nationaltoday.com/?p=171090 Stay alert, stay safe! Prioritize machine safety and prevent accidents in the workplace.

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National SAFER Workplace Day occurs on the last Friday of June, commemorating the safer workplace initiative, which promotes workplace safety with a heightened focus on machine safety to reduce the potential of near misses, accidents, and injuries. 

tec.nicum, the product-neutral engineering services of division of the Schmersal Group founded National SAFER Workplace Day to create awareness about safer workplaces and promote safer workplace activities.

Machine safeguarding consistently remains among the top 10 OSHA violations yearly. Our goal is to provide machine manufacturers and end-users with the proper tools to help create a safer workplace. 

Let’s support this event by learning about the importance of a safe workplace. Take out time to assess your workspace and pinpoint any task, process, or equipment that could jeopardize your workplace and your safety.

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Reward Yourself Day https://nationaltoday.com/reward-yourself-day/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:14:16 +0000 https://nationaltoday.com/?p=171750 Take a break, indulge in some self-care, and celebrate all the healthy habits you've kept up with!

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Get ready to treat yourself on May 8th by celebrating Reward Yourself Day! Today is the opportunity to give yourself the recognition and reward you deserve for taking steps to improve your health and overall well being.

This national holiday encourages people of all ages to take a few moments out of their day to celebrate their successes and reflect on how far they have come in reaching their goals. Whether it’s taking time to relax and enjoy a hot bath, indulging in your favorite treat, or going for a hike. Reward Yourself Day is the perfect excuse to show yourself some love.

Reward Yourself Day was created as a way to encourage people to reward themselves for achieving their goals, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem. And what better way to celebrate than by using the Sincerely HealthTM. A health and wellness digital engagement platform launched by Albertsons/Safeway — one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States — which allows you to earn rewards for making healthy choices. So mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate all you have achieved on May 8th!

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National Pet Choking Prevention Day https://nationaltoday.com/pet-choking-prevention-day/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:48:54 +0000 https://nationaltoday.com/?p=171930 Educate yourself about the everyday pet choking hazards around your home!

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Recognized on June 22, National Pet Choking Prevention Day is a mission-driven campaign to spread education to pet-parents all over the globe about the everyday pet choking hazards around your home, the shocking statistics of how common (and avoidable) pet choking is, and the simple yet important ways we can come together to help eliminate these risks for our beloved pets.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to pet safety, National Pet Choking Prevention Day was created with a simple mission of “Target: Zero”, working hard towards the goal to 100% eliminate tragic pet choking deaths and pet choking incidents.

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Refresh Your Goals Day — April 19th https://nationaltoday.com/refresh-your-goals-day/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:19:36 +0000 https://nationaltoday.com/?p=165270 This is the perfect time to refocus and refresh your personal goals.

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On April 19th, we celebrate Refresh Your Goals Day! This national holiday is the perfect opportunity to re-evaluate and focus on your personal goals. Refresh Your Goals Day reminds us to take action to renew and rejuvenate our health and wellness aspirations. 

Today, Albertsons/Safeway  —one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States— supports and empowers people in reaching and pursuing their health and wellness goals by celebrating the holiday with a healthy twist. Through Albertsons/Safeway Sincerely HealthTM platform, you can monitor your progress while participating in challenges that boost motivation and help keep you on track. Albertsons/Safeway is working with Apple Health to help Americans everywhere reach wellness. Through the platform, users can connect their Apple Watch or iPhone and receive additional points for reaching their personal goals every day. With this holiday, we invite everyone to celebrate and take advantage of this special day to recommit to your health + wellness aspirations. Together we can make a positive change towards a healthier future.

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National Après Day – March 31 https://nationaltoday.com/national-apres-day/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:40:38 +0000 https://nationaltoday.com/?p=164156 #AprèsAnywhere and celebrate with Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey, after anything you’ve accomplished!

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National Après Day is celebrated on March 31st each year to pay off the day’s adventures with a cocktail or a whiskey neat.  Breckenridge Distillery launched the holiday to remind people that you can après anything, letting your imagination be the only limit.

National Après Day coincides with the launch of Breckenridge Distillery’s newest integrated marketing campaign, #AprèsAnywhere, inspiring consumers to celebrate anywhere and after anything they accomplish, from skiing in the Rockies to biking along Lake Shore Drive. 

When it comes to drinks and cocktails, there’s no better way to bring people together than to have a few glasses and make some amazing memories. 

Please, Après Responsibly!

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Independent Accommodations Day – March 24 https://nationaltoday.com/independent-accommodations-day/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:25:09 +0000 https://nationaltoday.com/?p=163681 Celebrate the millions of independent and privately owned accommodations across the globe!

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On March 24th, Independent Accommodations Day celebrates the millions of boutique hoteliers, property owners and hosts and independent and privately owned accommodations across the globe—including boutique hotels, vacation rentals, inns, Airbnbs, cottages, castles and campsites. The “day of recognition” holiday is initiated by eviivo —a leading hospitality software company— in conjunction with eviivo Collective, a collection of unique, notable, and luxury independent properties worldwide, including villas, cottages, castles, and unique Airbnbs.

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World Cloud Security Day – April 3 https://nationaltoday.com/world-cloud-security-day/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:19:59 +0000 https://nationaltoday.com/?p=136605 Let’s raise awareness about the emerging threats facing individuals and organizations as a result of remote work and bring your own device (BYOD) policies.

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World Cloud Security Day is held on April 3rd to help raise awareness amongst IT and security leaders about the growing threats organizations associated with remote and hybrid work and BYOD.

According to a recent report released by Lookout, 32% of remote workers use apps or software for work that are not approved by IT and 92% of remote employees perform work tasks on their personal tablet or smartphone devices. These devices, apps and software, along with the corporate data being accessed, are not visible to IT (shadow IT), which dramatically increases an organization’s security risk.

World Cloud Security Day is a holiday sponsored by Lookout, the endpoint to cloud security company. The company safeguards data across devices, apps, networks, and clouds through its unified, cloud-native security platform and is trusted by enterprises of all sizes, government agencies, and millions of consumers worldwide.

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National Lose the Jet Lag Day https://nationaltoday.com/national-lose-the-jet-lag-day/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:49:00 +0000 https://nationaltoday.com/?p=138352 Shining a light on jet lag science and helping travelers adjust rapidly to new time zones!

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Ever struggled with jet lag?

Jet lag is caused when the sleep-wake and light-dark cycle shifts too quickly for the circadian clock in your brain to keep up, disrupting almost all biological systems in your body, and often making the start and end of any trip feel exhausting. 

On January 17, we celebrate National Lose the Jet Lag Day. As we start making travel plans for the year ahead, it’s the perfect day to learn more about jet lag science and how to “timeshift” to adjust more quickly to new time zones so you can experience more fulfilling and productive travel.

This day is sponsored by The United Family of Cards from Chase, which helps people get the most out of travel by giving them better experiences through card rewards and benefits.

On National Lose the Jet Lag Day, we acknowledge jet lag’s significant human and financial costs – from poor concentration and reduced productivity to less enjoyment and weakened immune function. According to United’s partners at Timeshifter®, the key to beating jet lag the scientific way is to properly time light exposure and light avoidance, which are the most important time cues for resetting the circadian clock. Coupled with advice on sleep and nap timing and optional caffeine and melatonin use, Timeshifter’s jet lag app which will help reset your body clock more quickly than normal so you don’t miss a beat when you travel. 

Let’s celebrate with Chase and United by learning how to avoid jet lag to make this an even more exciting and productive year of travel!

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Christmas Jumper Day https://nationaltoday.com/christmas-jumper-day/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:00:21 +0000 https://nationaltoday.com/?p=36476 From ugly sweaters to cozy mock necks, let's get into the spirit of the season.

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The most magical time of the year brings with it Christmas Jumper Day which will be celebrated in the U.K. on December 8 this year. From ugly sweaters to cozy mock necks, we can’t think of a more fun way to get into the spirit of the season than wearing your favorite Christmas jumper. Better yet, celebrate the joy of giving by raising funds for a great cause on Christmas Jumper Day.

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​National Salesperson Day – December 13 https://nationaltoday.com/national-salesperson-day/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://nationaltoday.com/?p=17374 Be sure to go out of your way to say "I appreciate you!"

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How many times have you walked around a department store, especially during the holidays, and felt badly for whoever had to fix all those messy shelves? That’s where National Salesperson Day comes in. Shoppers should always be thankful for their help, but on December 10, be sure to go out of your way to say “I appreciate you!”

We’ve celebrated since 2000, making it a point to thank all the salespeople we come in contact with and even posting to social media.

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