A Year-Round Bookmark: Why the “Chronological List of National State Days” Belongs in Your Travel Toolkit
When you’re following U.S. Route 6 across 14 states, every stop offers more than a mile marker. It’s an opportunity to engage with local culture, history, and celebration. That’s why our Chronological List of National State Days is more than a list—it’s a strategic tool for your journey.
What the list includes
On this page we’ve compiled key dates for each state along Route 6:
National Iowa Day
Every year we celebrate National Iowa Day on February 8. This day recognizes the Hawkeye State.
#NationalIowaDay
National California Day
On February 22nd, National California Day explores the Golden State and the 31st state to enter the Union.
#NationalCaliforniaDay
National Nebraska Day is celebrated every year on April 5. This holiday was created to celebrate Nebraska’s history, culture,
and people. #NationalNebraskaDay
National Utah Day is observed every year on May 31 and this unofficial holiday allows us to honor the culture and people of this
state. Utah is known for its skiing landscapes and Salt Lake City, which is home to the largest saltwater lake in the western hemisphere.
#NationalUtahDay
National Pennsylvania Day on July 20th recognizes the second state to join the Union. Once the home of the temporary capital
of the United States in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is also known as the Keystone State. While the source of the nickname has been
forgotten, the meaning is not lost. #NationalPennsylvaniaDay
National Colorado Day On August 1 each year, the state of Colorado comes alive with celebrations for Colorado Day. This
annual state holiday commemorates a significant moment in history when Colorado was officially admitted to the Union as the 38th state
on August 1, 1876. #NationalColoradoDay
National Connecticut Day: Celebrated annually on August 10 #NationalConnecticutDay
•Recognizes the contributions of the fifth state to join the United States of America
•Promotes CT tourism
•People show their Connecticut pride on social media using #NationalConnecticutDay
Massachusetts on August 17th – the perfect time to celebrate the Bay State’s heritage, culture, and natural beauty along Historic U.S. Route 6.
National New York Day is celebrated on September 21. The day honors the Empire State. #NationalNewYorkDay
National Rhode Island Day | OCTOBER 5 Wrapping up the original 13 colonies, National Rhode Island Day on October 5th
recognizes the last colony to join the Union. The Ocean State joined the union on May 4, 1776. #NationalRhodeIslandDay
Nevada on October 31st – Lsst FRIDAY in October to have 3 day weekend
National Ohio Day Celebrated on November 2, this day has been around since the early 2000s. On November 2, 1803, President
Thomas Jefferson signed a decree approving the boundaries and constitution of Ohio. #NationalOhioDay
National Indiana Day – November 16 On November 16th, National Indiana Day revs up its engines for the state that’s the home
of the Indy 500 and Hoosier hospitality, too. Indiana was the 19th state to enter the Union. James Monroe had just defeated Rufus King in the 1816 presidential race to become the 5th President of the United States. #NationalIndianaDay
National Illinois Day is celebrated annually on December 7, and it is a day to commemorate one of the nation’s most exquisite
states. Did you know that Illinois was the 21st state to join the United States? It is known to be associated with many prominent U.S.
politicians in history and is a remarkable Midwest state with many museums, attractions, traditional food, entertainment, and other great
local activities. #NationalIllinoisDay
Why it’s a good bookmark
1. Planning anchor for your itinerary
Knowing the state-“holiday” dates gives you a timing lever. If you’re travelling through a state around its “National State Day,” you can anticipate local events, festivities, or even social-media moments. That gives you richer content for your blog and deeper engagement with the route’s communities.
2. Content idea generator
Each state day becomes a prompt: blog post ideas, photo ops, social posts. For example:
- “Celebrating National Utah Day on May 31 — skiing landscapes and local stories.”
- “National Rhode Island Day on October 5 — last colony, big story.”
3. Audience engagement tool
You can invite your readers to use the dates: share posts on the state day, tag with #NationalStateDays (as you listed). That builds a rhythm of community engagement. The page itself notes:
“Don’t forget! Each state’s day is a chance to reflect, revel, and rejoice in the unique spirit and culture…” Route 6 Tour
4. Slow-travel enrichment
Because you emphasise “slow down & explore,” this list helps you align your journey with local culture rather than just zipping through. It gives you a reason to linger, engage, and discover.
How to use it
- While planning your next leg of Route 6, check the list for the state you’ll be in.
- Bookmark the page so you can revisit it mid-trip when you’re flexible with timing.
- Use the date as a hook for your blog/social content: mention that you’ll be in the state during its special day, or reflect on past visits around that date.
- Sync it with your “From East to West: The Ultimate Route 6 Bucket List” post: each state’s celebration date becomes a linked item in your list.
Conclusion
The “Chronological List of National State Days” isn’t just a calendar. It’s a travel hack, a content engine, a community hook, and a culture bridge. For a Route 6 traveller who values stories, locals, and meaningful stops, it’s worth having in your browser toolbar. Bookmark it and let it guide you into richer experiences—not just miles.
The post https://route6tour.com/happeningsnew/chronological-list-of-national-state-days/ was the inspiration, and Google Search Console statistics too.
