I haven’t been doing very well with my novelty Days this year. I missed Gorilla Suit Day (31st of Jan) as I didn’t know of it’s existence until a week afterwards. I was also unable to eat any Pancakes last Tuesday (Shrove Tuesday) as I didn’t have any Eggs in. I have decided to take it upon myself to research other novelty days which are happening this year so I don’t miss out.

March 17th this year is St Patrick’s day. In recent years it seems that Guinness have decided St Patrick’s day is a great excuse for people to pretend they’re Irish wear and wear stupid hats. Now I’m not a big fan of Guinness but I’m not going to complain about an excuse to go to the pub (even if it is full of drunken wallies singing U2 badly). Unfortunately March 17th this year falls on a Saturday so I’d have probably going out anyway. My top tip is to pull the over-sized Guinness hats at the sides so they completely cover peoples faces, this will stop them talking in fake Irish accents and also mean you can access the bar quicker. Interestingly March 18th is officially “having a big black poo” day.

St Georges Day falls on Monday 23rd of April this year. Why not celebrate by dressing up like a knight and slaying a dragon. Alternatively you could take part in some typical British pastimes such as drinking piss-weak larger all day (Carling is best), going for an Indian, or maybe some good old fashioned football hooliganism.

May 1st is traditionally the day of the May Day Riots, everybody loves a good riot so make sure you don’t miss this one!

September 21st is well worth putting down in your diaries as its Talk Like a Pirate Day gaarrrhhhhhh be sure not to miss this one me hearties!

Friday 13th of October 2006 was “Slap a Co-worker day”. The 13th is a Thursday this year I’m not sure if this is the official date, I will try to find out. That’s all the days I can think of for the time being, If you know of any that you think we all should be celebrating make sure you add them in the comments section.

Pete Graham xXx