The charm of National Days lies in their ability to connect with people over shared interests, passions, and sometimes, just plain whimsy. For businesses, these days can offer a unique opportunity to creatively engage with customers creatively, bringing a touch of fun and lightheartedness to your establishment.
One innovative way businesses are hopping on this trend is by using National Days as an interactive tipping mechanism. Imagine this: On National Pizza Day, you have two tip jars– labeled “Thick Crust” and the other “Thin Crust.” Customers can then “vote” for their preference with their tips!
Let’s delve into the treasure trove of September’s National Days and brainstorm some exciting ways you can leverage them to captivate your customers:
September National Days with Tip Jar Ideas
- September 1 – National Chicken Boy’s Day
- Jars: “Chicken Nuggets or Drumsticks?”
- September 2 – National Blueberry Popsicle Day
- Jars: “Blueberry or Raspberry?”
- September 3 – National Skyscraper Day
- Jars: “Tallest Building or Widest Building?”
- September 4 – National Wildlife Day
- Jars: “Mountain Wildlife or Jungle Wildlife?”
- September 5 – National Cheese Pizza Day
- Jars: “Mozzarella or Feta Cheese?”
- September 6 – National Read a Book Day
- Jars: “Mystery or Romance?”
- September 7 – National Beer Lover’s Day
- Jars: “Hoppy or Malty?”
- September 8 – International Literacy Day
- Jars: “Classic Literature or Contemporary Fiction?”
- September 9 – National Teddy Bear Day
- Jars: “Big Bear or Little Bear?”
- September 10 – National Grandparents’ Day
- Jars: “Stories from the Past or Lessons for the Future?”
- September 11 – National Day of Service and Remembrance
- Jars: “Reflection or Action?”
- September 12 – National Video Games Day
- Jars: “Retro Games or Modern Games?”
- September 13 – National Peanut Day
- Jars: “Crunchy or Smooth Peanut Butter?”
- September 14 – National Live Creative Day
- Jars: “Drawing or Singing?”
- September 15 – National Double Cheeseburger Day
- Jars: “Pickles or No Pickles?”
- September 16 – National Play-Doh Day
- Jars: “Classic Colors or Neon?”
- September 17 – National Apple Dumpling Day
- Jars: “Apple Pie or Apple Dumpling?”
- September 18 – National Cheeseburger Day
- Jars: “Bacon or No Bacon?”
- September 19 – International Talk Like a Pirate Day
- Jars: “Buried Treasure or Walk the Plank?”
- September 20 – National Pepperoni Pizza Day
- Jars: “Regular or Spicy Pepperoni?”
- September 21 – International Day of Peace
- Jars: “Inner Peace or World Peace?”
- September 22 – National Ice Cream Cone Day
- Jars: “Waffle Cone or Pretzel Cone?”
- September 23 – National Dogs in Politics Day
- Jars: “Dog Mayor or Cat Mayor?”
- September 24 – National Punctuation Day
- Jars: “Team Semicolon or Team Comma?”
- September 25 – National Comic Book Day
- Jars: “Super Strength or Invisibility?”
- September 26 – National Pancake Day
- Jars: “Syrup or Honey?”
- September 27 – National Crush a Can Day
- Jars: “Recycle or Reuse?”
- September 28 – National Good Neighbor Day
- Jars: “Borrow a Tool or Share a Meal?”
- September 29 – National Coffee Day
- Jars: “Morning Coffee or Afternoon Pick-Me-Up?”
- September 30 – National Hot Mulled Cider Day
- Jars: “With Spices or Without?”
- This list should not only entertain your patrons but also give them a smile and a moment of pause in their day. Enjoy the interactions!