Dictionary Day
October 16, Thursday
Date of celebration
The holiday is observed annually on October 16.
History of the holiday
* Dictionary Day was established in honor of the birth of Noah Webster, an American lexicographer who compiled one of the first significant English dictionaries.
* Noah Webster was born on October 16, 1758, and this date was chosen for the holiday.
* The holiday serves as an occasion to recognize the role of dictionaries in education, culture, and communication.
Traditions of the holiday
* Conducting quizzes and competitions on word knowledge and meanings.
* Organizing lectures and events about language, lexicography, and proper writing.
* Presentations of new dictionaries and educational materials for schools and libraries.
* Publishing articles and posts in media and on social networks about the importance of dictionaries and the richness of language.
Significance of the holiday
* Highlights the importance of dictionaries for learning and developing language skills.
* Promotes vocabulary expansion and literacy among the population.
* Encourages people to take an interest in language, its history, and culture.
Dictionary Day in other years
- 2021 October 16, Saturday
- 2022 October 16, Sunday
- 2023 October 16, Monday
- 2024 October 16, Wednesday
- 2026 October 16, Friday