Ever heard of Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day or Talk Like a Pirate Day? Discover our top picks for quirky, smile-inducing holidays you never knew you needed! Let's start with June! 

• Leave the Office Early Day (June 3) - While we all enjoy our jobs (of course we do), nothing beats the relaxation and fun of leaving work a little early. So, on June 3, pack up your things and head out sooner than usual in a celebration of Leave the Office Early Day!

• National Doughnut Day (June 7) - The first Friday of June is celebrated annually as National Doughnut Day in the U.S. This holiday continues the tradition started during the First World War when the Salvation Army members served donuts and coffee to service members. To sweeten the celebration, Krispy Kreme offers a free doughnut of your choice on this day!

• I Forgot Day (July 2) - Are you a forgetful person? You're in luck! This holiday encourages apologies for forgotten events. Celebrate by making amends with thoughtful gestures like cooking dinner or sending flowers. Write sincere apology notes and consider setting up online reminders for future occasions!

•  Fresh Breath Day (August 6) - Celebrate Fresh Breath Day by learning about oral health and scheduling a dental check-up! Refresh your breath with mints or homemade remedies like cardamom pods or cinnamon sticks.

•  Eat an Extra Dessert Day (September 4) - The creator of this holiday is unknown, but they certainly deserve a sweet reward like a slice of cake followed by a bowl of ice cream! It's a day that urges indulgence, inviting people to satisfy their sweet cravings with not just one, but perhaps even a second or third helping of dessert.

• Bologna Day (October 24) - This unofficial holiday celebrates the beloved sausage and sandwich meat - bologna, also known as baloney or boloney. This American version of the Italian mortadella sausage is named after the city of Bologna, where its origins are traced back to. Grab yourself a slice! 

• Common Sense Day (November 4) - This holiday corresponds with Will Rogers' birthday, often attributed to the phrase's origin. To celebrate this holiday, well, just use your common sense!

• Nothing Day (January 16) - This is a day to celebrate, well, nothing. Started by newspaper columnist Harold Pullman Coffin in 1973, this holiday seeks to offer individuals "a day of pure relaxation, free from any celebration, observation, or recognition." 

•  Do a Grouch a Favor Day (February 16) - Brighten up someone's mood by performing a kind gesture to lift them out of their funk. If you encounter a grouch, offer a cheerful greeting and a smile to uplift their spirits!

• Napping Day (March 11) - This holiday is observed on the Monday after Daylight Savings Time begins in the U.S., and aims to help people adjust to the lost hour. This day might be our Realtors' favorite!

We hope you enjoyed exploring these odd ball holidays as much as we did! If you're interested in what Colorado Springs or surrounding areas might have to offer you and your family, please contact us today and we'll connect you with one of our qualified real estate agents. Or CLICK HERE TO START YOUR HOME SEARCH.