Gardening is more than a hobby—it’s a celebration of growth, nature, and joy. To help you stay inspired, we’ve compiled all the plant and gardening holidays in the USA for 2026, organized month by month. Add these dates to your calendar and never miss a chance to celebrate your love for plants.
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Quick Highlights
Earth Day — 04/22/2026: Celebrate the planet.
Arbor Day — 04/24/2026: Plant and care for trees.
National Plant a Flower Day — 03/12/2026: Spring blooms start here.
World Naked Gardening Day — 05/02/2026: A fun and quirky gardening celebration.
National Indoor Plant Week — 09/14–20/2026: Houseplants get the spotlight.
Gardening & Plant-Themed Holidays by Month
January
Date
Holiday
Notes
01/04
Free Flower Basket Day
Start the year with free blooms.
01/06
National Bean Day
Celebrate beans and legumes.
01/06
Apple Tree Day
Plant or care for apple trees.
01/10
Houseplant Appreciation Day
Give your indoor plants extra care.
01/19
National Popcorn Day
Celebrate popcorn, a fun garden-to-table crop.
01/28
Daisy Day
Admire or plant daisies.
01/29
National Carnation Day
Enjoy carnations in your garden or home.
01/31
National Seed Swap Day
Participate in a seed exchange (last Saturday).
February
Date
Holiday
Notes
02/01–28
National Cherry Month
Celebrate cherries all month long.
02/05
National Primrose Day
Plant or admire primroses.
02/28
Floral Design Day
Showcase your floral arranging skills.
March
Date
Holiday
Notes
03/01–31
National Peanut Month
Celebrate peanuts and peanut plants.
03/03
Peach Blossom Day
Enjoy the beauty of peach blossoms.
03/11
Johnny Appleseed Day
Honor the legendary apple planter.
03/12
Plant a Flower Day
Ideal day for spring planting.
03/12
Popcorn Lovers Day
Celebrate popcorn again.
03/13
Solar Appreciation Day
Appreciate the sun that helps gardens grow.
03/15–21
National Agriculture Week
Celebrate farming and gardening.
03/20
Spring (Vernal) Equinox
The start of spring.
03/21
National Flower Day
Celebrate flowers worldwide.
03/21
World Planting Day
Plant trees or flowers locally.
03/21
National Fragrance Day
Enjoy fragrant blooms.
03/21
Daffodil Day
Admire or plant daffodils.
03/26
National Spinach Day
Celebrate this nutritious green.
April
Date
Holiday
Notes
04/01–30
Earth Month
Celebrate environmental awareness.
04/01–30
National Native Plant Month
Highlight native flora.
04/01–30
Lawn & Garden Month
Focus on lawn and garden care.
04/01–30
Keep America Beautiful Month
Participate in community cleanups.
04/05
National Dandelion Day
Celebrate this resilient plant.
04/06
California Poppy Day
Enjoy California’s state flower.
04/13
Plant Appreciation Day
Appreciate all types of plants.
04/14
National Gardening Day
Spend a day in your garden.
04/18–26
National Park Week
Visit parks and enjoy nature.
04/19
National Garlic Day
Celebrate garlic and its uses.
04/22
Earth Day
Environmental awareness and action.
04/24
Plant and care for trees (last Friday).
04/29
Peace Rose Day
Appreciate this symbolic flower.
May
Date
Holiday
Notes
05/01
May Day / International Sunflower Guerrilla Gardening Day
Celebrate with sunflowers or guerrilla gardening activities.
05/02
World Naked Gardening Day
A quirky way to enjoy your garden (first Saturday).
05/02
National Herb Day
Plant or harvest herbs (first Saturday).
05/03–09
National Herb Week
Week-long celebration of herbs.
05/08
National Public Gardens Day
Visit and appreciate public gardens (Friday before Mother’s Day).
05/08
Iris Day
Celebrate iris blooms.
05/09
Bird Day
Enjoy birds in your garden.
05/13
Tulip Day
Admire or plant tulips.
05/15
Bring Flowers to Someone Day
Spread joy with flowers.
05/18–24
National African Violet Week
Celebrate African violets.
05/19
Plant Something Day
Any plant counts—get creative.
05/20
Flower Day
Celebrate all flowers.
05/20
Pick a Strawberry Day
Harvest or enjoy strawberries.
05/29
Composting Day
Focus on eco-friendly composting.
05/30
Water a Flower Day
Take time to care for your plants.
June
Date
Holiday
Notes
06/05
World Environment Day
Promote environmental awareness.
06/06
National Gardening Exercise Day
Combine fitness and gardening.
06/07–13
National Gardening Week
Celebrate gardening nationwide.
06/10
Herbs & Spices Day
Highlight herbs and spices in cooking or gardening.
06/12
Red Rose Day
Appreciate red roses.
06/13
Weed Your Garden Day
Keep your garden tidy.
06/15–21
National Pollinator Week
Support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
06/16
Fresh Veggies Day
Celebrate fresh, homegrown vegetables.
06/17
Eat Your Veggies Day
Encourage healthy eating.
06/22
World Rainforest Day
Celebrate and protect rainforests.
06/27
National Orange Blossom Day
Enjoy the fragrant blooms of orange trees.
July
Date
Holiday
Notes
07/01–31
National Blueberry Month
Celebrate blueberries all month.
07/06
Build a Scarecrow Day
Fun garden activity.
07/08
National Blueberry Day
Highlight blueberries.
07/10
Pick Blueberries Day
Harvest blueberries.
07/11
National Blueberry Muffin Day
Bake or enjoy blueberry muffins.
07/27
Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day
Give your indoor plants some fresh air.
August
Date
Holiday
Notes
08/01–31
National Peach Month
Celebrate peaches all month.
08/02–08
National Farmers Market Week
Support local farmers.
08/03
National Watermelon Day
Celebrate this summer fruit.
08/08
Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
Fun, quirky gardening tradition.
08/15
National Honey Bee Day
Support bees (third Saturday).
08/29
More Herbs, Less Salt Day
Highlight herbs in cooking.
September
Date
Holiday
Notes
09/01–30
National Fruits & Veggies Month
Promote healthy eating and gardening.
09/13
National Peanut Day
Celebrate peanuts and peanut plants.
09/14–20
National Indoor Plant Week
Celebrate houseplants.
09/16
Mayflower Day
Honor historical planting traditions.
09/17
National Planting Day
Plant new seeds, flowers, or vegetables.
09/20
Eat an Apple Day
Celebrate apples.
09/26
Johnny Appleseed Day
Honor the apple pioneer.
09/28
National Good Neighbor Day
Encourage sharing plants and gardening goodwill.
October
Date
Holiday
Notes
10/01
World Vegetarian Day
Celebrate plant-based diets.
10/01
National Kale Day
Enjoy kale in your meals or garden.
10/12
Old Farmer’s Day
Honor farmers and gardening traditions.
November
Date
Holiday
Notes
11/01
World Vegan Day
Celebrate veganism and plant-based living.
11/10
Forget-Me-Not Day
Appreciate these delicate flowers.
December
Date
Holiday
Notes
12/01
National Eat a Red Apple Day
Enjoy this healthy fruit.
12/12
Poinsettia Day
Celebrate the iconic holiday plant.
12/14
Green Monday
Eco-friendly holiday shopping (second Monday).
Seasonal Gardening Tips
Spring: Plant flowers, prep soil, prune shrubs.
Summer: Water deeply, harvest early crops, control pests.
Fall: Plant bulbs, mulch perennials, prepare gardens for winter.
Winter: Focus on houseplants, garden planning, and indoor greenery.
If you know of any plant holidays that are missing or spot an error, please contact us so we can update the list.
