Daily Haikus

Monday, December 15, 2025

Welcome to our collection of daily haikus, each inspired by global celebrations and observances. These short poems capture the essence of special days from around the world, blending cultural traditions with the timeless beauty of the haiku form. Click the copy icon to share your favorites!

World Ballet Day

Friday, October 24, 2025

Grace in every leap,

Tutus twirl, a silent song,

Beauty takes the stage.

World Ballet Day celebrates the beauty and artistry of ballet. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at ballet companies around the world through live streams and performances.

Mole Day

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Six point oh two, Times ten to the twenty-three, Moles of fun today!

Mole Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated among chemists, chemistry students, and chemistry enthusiasts on October 23, between 6:02 AM and 6:02 PM, making the date 6:02 10/23 in the American style of writing dates. This time and date are derived from Avogadro's number, which is approximately 6.02 × 10^23, and defines the number of particles (atoms or molecules) in one mole of a substance.

International Stuttering Awareness Day

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Words may sometimes pause,

Strength in speaking, find your voice,

Fluency shines through.

International Stuttering Awareness Day aims to raise public awareness of the millions of people worldwide who stutter and to eliminate the stigma associated with it. It promotes understanding and acceptance of diverse communication styles.

Count Your Buttons Day

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Tiny discs abound,

Counting up, a cheerful task,

Fastened, clothes stay put.

Count Your Buttons Day is a quirky holiday celebrating the simple joy of buttons. It encourages people to appreciate these small fasteners that hold our clothes together and add style.

International Sloth Day

Monday, October 20, 2025

Slow friend in the trees,

Gentle smile, a leafy home,

Peace in every move.

International Sloth Day is dedicated to raising awareness about sloths and their rainforest habitat. It encourages conservation efforts to protect these gentle creatures.

International Gin & Tonic Day

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Bubbly tonic flows,

Gin's botanicals dance bright,

Cheers, a perfect sip.

A day to celebrate the refreshing and iconic gin and tonic cocktail. Enjoy a perfectly balanced G&T and appreciate its history and delightful taste.

World Okra Day

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Green pods, taste so fine,

Stewed, fried, or in the soup,

Okra, a delight.

World Okra Day celebrates the versatile and nutritious okra plant. It is a day to appreciate okra's culinary uses and its role in sustainable agriculture.

National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day

Friday, October 17, 2025

Icons all aligned,

Order from digital dust,

Zen on screen appears.

This quirky holiday encourages us to declutter our computer desktops and organize our digital lives. It's a chance to boost productivity and find lost files amidst the chaos!

World Food Day

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Fields of grain so gold,

Nourishment for every soul,

Share, and hunger ends.

World Food Day promotes awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure healthy diets for all. It's a day to celebrate the progress made towards eradicating hunger and encourages people to take action for a sustainable world where everyone has access to nutritious food.

Global Handwashing Day

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Clean hands, happy life,

Wash with soap, germs all gone,

Health and joy remain.

Global Handwashing Day is an annual global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. It's a chance to promote proper hygiene practices worldwide.