User:Anzasquiddles/Pokémon holidays and observances
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This page only lists observances officially recognized/acknowledged by The Pokémon Company, otherwise we'd be listing every single time some fan throws Pokémon-labeled darts on a calendar.
("Officially recognized/acknowledged" can be as simple as having a tweet posted on the day or mentioning the day, or as complex as having multiple different Pokémon media doing events and reveals celebrating the day.)
Table
| Date | Holiday/observance | Featured Pokémon | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 5 | Pikachu Day |  Pikachu |
From Pikachu's National Pokédex number, 0025 (2/5). |
| February 6 | Mewtwo Day |  Mewtwo |
From the Pokémon Mansion journals stating that Mewtwo was born on February 6. |
| February 27 | Pokémon Day | N/A | From the release anniversary of Pokémon Red and Green in Japan. |
| March 10 | Sandshrew Day | From the goroawase for 3/10, san-do, spelling サンド Sand (Sandshrew's Japanese name). | |
| Oshawott Day |  Oshawott |
From the goroawase for 3/10, mi-ju, spelling ミジュマル Mijumaru (Oshawott's Japanese name). | |
| June 5 | Vulpix Day | From the goroawase for 6/5, ro-ko(n), spelling ロコン Rokon (Vulpix's Japanese name). | |
| July 1 | Bidoof Day |  Bidoof |
Unclear, date seems to be chosen at random.
(Note: This celebration originated from The Pokémon Company International as opposed to Japanese fans. It was first announced in 2021.)[1] |
| July 4 | Exeggutor Day | From the goroawase for 7/4, na-shi, spelling ナッシー Nassy (Exeggutor's Japanese name). | |
| July 7 | Jirachi Day |  Jirachi |
From the Japanese holiday Tanabata. |
| August 10 | Slowpoke Day | From the goroawase for 8/10, ya-do(n), spelling ヤドン Yadon (Slowpoke's Japanese name). | |
| October 7 | Koraidon Day |  Koraidon |
From Koraidon's National Pokédex number, 1007 (10/07). |
| October 8 | Miraidon Day |  Miraidon |
From Miraidon's National Pokédex number, 1008 (10/08). |
| November 21 | Eevee Day |  Eevee |
From the goroawase for 11/21, i-i-bu-i, spelling イーブイ Eievui (Eevee's Japanese name). |
Subheadings by month/date
January
February
February 5
Pikachu Day
February 6
February 6 is celebrated as Mewtwo Day; it is the date on which Mewtwo was born from Mew, as stated in the Pokémon Mansion journals.
February 27
- Main article: Pokémon Day
February 27 is celebrated as Pokémon Day, the release anniversary of Pokémon Red and Green in Japan. Various reveals, events, and so on are held in the leadup to the day and on the day itself.
March
March 10
Sandshrew + Oshawott (Pokémon Local Acts) https://www.pokemon.jp/info/event/detail/20347.html
April
May
June
June 5
July 4 is celebrated as Vulpix Day, based on the goroawase for 6/5, ro-ko(n), spelling ロコン Rokon (Vulpix's Japanese name).
July
July 1
The Pokémon Company International designated July 1 as Bidoof Day in 2021.[1] The significance of the date in relation to Bidoof is unclear.
July 4
July 4 is celebrated as Exeggutor Day, based on the goroawase for 7/4, na-shi, spelling ナッシー Nassy (Exeggutor's Japanese name).
July 7
July 7 is celebrated as Jirachi Day, coinciding with the Japanese holiday of Tanabata, whose iconography is referenced in Jirachi's design and lore, such as its paper tags resembling 短冊 tanzaku.
- [insert Jirachi Tanabata celebrations here (there's a ton)]
August
August 10
August 10 is celebrated as Slowpoke Day, based on the goroawase for 8/10, ya-do(n), spelling ヤドン Yadon (Slowpoke's Japanese name).
- 2014: Yadon Paradise, a Daisuki Special Features mini-site made in celebration of the day, was launched. The Slowpoke Song was composed for the website.
September
October
October 7-8
October 7 and October 8 are celebrated as Koraidon Day and Miraidon Day, respectively, based on Koraidon and Miraidon's National Pokédex numbers being 1007 (10/07) and 1008 (10/08).
- 2024: The Koraidon and Miraidon cards from the Japanese Super Electric Breaker expansion (the English Surging Sparks expansion) were revealed on the Pokémon Card Channel on October 7, 2024.
November
November 21
- Main article: Eevee Day
November 21 is celebrated as Eevee Day, based on the goroawase for 11/21, i-i-bu-i, spelling イーブイ Eievui (Eevee's Japanese name). Various reveals and events related to Eevee and the Eeveelutions are held.