January 18

National Winnie the Pooh Day

Let's celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day together! Grab your honey, your hunny-pots, and some honey-cubes - it's time to indulge in a little bit of Pooh!

Yearly Date

January 18

Observed in

United States

Introduction

Winnie the Pooh Day is celebrated every year on January 18th to commemorate author A.A. Milne’s birthday. Winnie the Pooh is Milne's most famous creation, a lovable bear who lives in the Hundred Acre Wood with his friends Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and Rabbit. These beloved stories have been shared with children and adults alike for nearly a century, and Winnie the Pooh Day is the perfect time to revisit the classic tales.

National Winnie the Pooh Day Timeline

1920

Real Bear Named Winnie

A real black bear named Winnie became the inspiration for the beloved character after A.A. Milne's son, Christopher Robin, visited her at the London Zoo.

1926

First Winnie the Pooh Book

A.A. Milne published the first Winnie-the-Pooh book, bringing the honey-loving bear and his friends to life.

1961

Disney Acquires Rights

Walt Disney Productions acquires the rights to Winnie the Pooh, leading to the creation of a series of animated short films.

1977

First Full-Length Pooh Film

Disney releases "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh," the first full-length animated movie, a collection of the earlier short films.

2000

World Record for Pooh Memorabilia

Deb Hoffmann set the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Pooh memorabilia, entered into the record books on August 19, 2000.

2002

National Winnie the Pooh Day

The first National Winnie the Pooh Day, celebrated on the birthday of A.A. Milne, is marked by fans all over the world.

How to Celebrate National Winnie the Pooh Day

1 Read Winnie the Pooh

Grab your copy of the Winnie the Pooh stories and snuggle up in a cozy spot to read them aloud with your family.

2 Watch Winnie the Pooh movies

Gather up your family and watch some classic Winnie the Pooh movies, like The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin.

3 Make Winnie the Pooh crafts

Be creative and make some Winnie the Pooh crafts with your kids. You can make paper plate masks, Popsicle stick puppets, or even sock puppets.

4 Eat honey

Make sure you have plenty of honey on hand to celebrate National Winnie the Pooh Day. You could have a honey tasting party with different types of honey or simply enjoy some toast with honey.

5 Go on an adventure

Take a page from Winnie's book and go explore somewhere new. Spend the day exploring nature, hiking trails or visiting somewhere you've never been before.

Why We Love National Winnie the Pooh Day

Winnie the Pooh has timeless lessons to offer

The adventures of Winnie the Pooh and his pals have been charming children (and adults!) for generations. From friendship to courage, working together to find solutions, and believing in yourself - all of these lessons can be found within the stories of A.A. Milne's beloved tales.

Winnie the Pooh is a great way to bond with your kids

Reading stories like "Winnie the Pooh" together create special moments you and your child can treasure forever. Plus, it's a great opportunity for parents to impart some of these wonderful life lessons onto their little ones!

Winnie the Pooh brings out our inner child

No matter how old we get, there will always be something so comforting and nostalgic about reading (or watching) Winnie the Pooh stories. It reminds us of our own innocence and helps us tap into that part of ourselves that still loves to feel excited and adventurous!