National Lemonade Day
May 4, Sunday
History of the holiday
The holiday was founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Michael Holthouse in Houston, Texas. He was inspired by the idea of helping children learn responsibility, financial literacy, and self-confidence through a simple yet valuable experience — selling lemonade.
How the holiday is celebrated
On National Lemonade Day, children:
- Plan and set up a lemonade stand
- Learn how to create a budget and purchase ingredients
- Set a price for their product
- Sell lemonade and interact with customers
- Learn basic marketing techniques
- Decide what to do with the profits: spend, save, or donate to charity
Meaning of the holiday
This day helps children develop important life skills — responsibility, initiative, money management, and communication with people. It makes learning fun and inspiring, turning the simple act of selling lemonade into a valuable life lesson.