6 Summer Holidays That Should Exist

We’re all familiar with nationwide summer holidays like Memorial Day and July 4th, but during a season so sunny and fun, the U.S. could use some more summer days to celebrate.

1. Lounging Day

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The weekend is the prime time for summer fun. Waiting for the weekend is tough, especially when all you want to do is frolic in the sunshine. Enter: Lounging Day, a day that requires you to lay outside with a carefree mentality.

2. Turn Off Your Wifi Day

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Let's face it: we're all addicted to our devices, and it can get kind of ridiculous. So for a designated 24 hour period, all WiFi connections would be temporarily turned off, giving you the chance to really enjoy the company of friends, family, and strangers.

3. Textbook Toss-Out Day

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If you feel like you throw thousands of dollars out the window on textbooks, this holiday is crafted just for you. While serving as a day of cathartic purging, the simultaneous action of mass-recycling textbooks would make Textbook Toss-Out Day an environmentally friendly celebration! After tossing their textbooks, students can pick up digital (and eco-friendly!) textbooks from Boundless.

4. Rent a Puppy Day

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For those of you who don’t have the pleasure of spending time with a canine companion, this holiday would give you the chance to borrow a dog for some necessary puppy love. Plus, dog-owners can make a quick buck by renting out their pups and spending a day without dog-walking or poop-scooping.

5. Swimming Pool Appreciation Day

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Cooling off in a swimming pool is an essential summer activity that deserves a day of recognition. On Swimming Pool Appreciation Day, stores nationwide would have an abundance of kiddie pools for purchase and swim clubs everywhere would be open to the public for a day of chlorine-filled celebration.

6. Treat Yo’ Self Day

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If you are a fan of Parks and Recreation, this day needs no introduction. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the day dedicated to treating yourself with clothes, fragrances, massages, mimosas, and fine leather goods: this holiday is the ultimate celebration of you! So go and TREAT. YO’. SELF.

Any of these holidays sound appealing to you? Spread the word and maybe one day we can make these summertime dreams into a reality!