March 5
National Potty Dance Day
A fun observance on March 5 celebrating the humorous potty dance, promoting fun potty training and normalizing the universal experience with laughter.
Charmin
Corporate Initiative
Charmin, a toilet paper brand owned by Procter and Gamble, created National Potty Dance Day in 2014 to make potty training more enjoyable by highlighting the humorous movements people make when needing the bathroom. Multiple holiday calendar sites credit Charmin with starting the observance on March 5.
Introduction
Get ready to bust a move on National Potty Dance Day on March 5! This fun and quirky holiday was created in 2014 by Charmin as a way to celebrate the bathroom break dance we all do when we're trying to hold it in. The potty dance has become a universal phenomenon, with people of all ages and backgrounds doing their own unique version of it. So why not embrace this silly but necessary part of life? Put on your dancing shoes and join in on the fun – just make sure you're near a restroom!
National Potty Dance Day Timeline
How to Celebrate National Potty Dance Day
1
Host a Potty Dance Party
Get your friends together and have a Potty Dance themed party! Decorate with toilet paper streamers, play fun dance music, and have a blast celebrating this quirky holiday.
2
Create a Potty Dance Routine
Gather some friends and choreograph a fun Potty Dance routine to perform for others. You can even film it and share it on social media to spread the joy of Potty Dance Day!
3
Wear Potty-Themed Outfits
Get creative and dress up in potty-themed outfits to celebrate this silly holiday. You can wear toilet paper hats, toilet seat necklaces, or even make your own Potty Dance t-shirts.
4
Play Potty Dance Games
Get in the spirit of Potty Dance Day by playing some silly games like Pin the Plunger on the Toilet or Musical Toilets. These games are sure to bring lots of laughter and fun.
5
Donate to a Sanitation Charity
In the spirit of Potty Dance Day, consider donating to a charity that focuses on improving sanitation and access to clean toilets for those in need. This is a great way to celebrate while also making a positive impact.
Why We Love National Potty Dance Day
It celebrates a basic bodily function
The potty dance is a fun and playful way to celebrate something that every person does multiple times a day - using the bathroom! It's a reminder to appreciate our bodies and all of its amazing functions.
It brings people together
The potty dance is a silly and lighthearted activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. It's something fun that families or friends can do together, creating happy memories and laughter.
It promotes healthy habits
The potty dance is a reminder to take care of our bodies by staying hydrated and taking regular bathroom breaks. It encourages us to listen to our bodies and not hold in our urine for extended periods of time, which can lead to health issues.
Holiday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sunday | |
| 2024 | Tuesday | |
| 2025 | Wednesday | |
| 2026 | Thursday | |
| 2027 | Friday |
