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Sep21 Fun Holiday – National CleanUp Day

The third Saturday in September is National CleanUp Day in the United States.

Woman picking up trash in a park.

Littering can have a negative impact on the environment and people's well-being. .

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National CleanUp Day was created by hiking enthusiasts Steve Jewett and Bill Willoughby in partnership with Clean Trails, a nonprofit that works to keep the outdoors clean. The unofficial holiday raises awareness about cleanliness and reducing litter.

Cleaning the Outdoors

The outdoors can bring a lot of joy and peace to those who enjoy hiking, walking, and climbing. Littering and trash, however, can not only ruin the experience, but it can also negatively affect the flora and fauna.

National CleanUp Day is an attempt to bring together those who love the outdoors and nature to help clean up trails, parks, beaches, and other natural communal spaces. The observance encourages people to make an effort to reduce littering and to recycle so that the nature around us remains clean and devoid of garbage.

Higher Quality of Life

The core philosophy of the observance is that our quality of life can be widely impacted by the nature around us—garbage and litter filled natural spaces can negatively impact an individual's well-being as well as the environment.

How to Celebrate?

  • Get together with friends, family, and co-workers to organize a cleaning trip to the closest park, hiking trail, or beach.
  • Raise awareness against littering and throwing garbage in communal spaces through social media and word of mouth.
  • Join a local clean-up crew and help clean up your outdoors.

Did You Know…

…that almost 8 million tons of plastic end up in the oceans each year?

National CleanUp Day Observances

Fun Holiday: National CleanUp Day Observances
YearWeekdayDateName
2024SatSep 21National CleanUp Day
2025SatSep 20National CleanUp Day
2026SatSep 19National CleanUp Day
2027SatSep 18National CleanUp Day
2028SatSep 16National CleanUp Day
2029SatSep 15National CleanUp Day
2030SatSep 21National CleanUp Day
2031SatSep 20National CleanUp Day
2032SatSep 18National CleanUp Day
2033SatSep 17National CleanUp Day

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