When is According to Hoyle Day?

It is observed on August 29 each year.

How do people celebrate According to Hoyle Day?

Plan a 10-minute activity that fits the games & fun vibe and make it a mini tradition.

According to Hoyle Day — Obscure Holiday Calendar

Overview

According to Hoyle Day, observed annually on August 29th, celebrates the legacy of Edmond Hoyle, an 18th-century English writer renowned for his definitive works on the rules of card games. The phrase "according to Hoyle" has become a widely used idiom, meaning "strictly in accordance with the rules" or "correctly and properly." The day serves as a reminder to uphold fairness, precision, and adherence to established rules, whether in games, work, or daily life, honoring Hoyle's lasting contribution to codified standards.

Observed each year on August 29, According to Hoyle Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.

Origin and story

Edmond Hoyle (c. 1672–1769) was an English expert on games who published authoritative guides to popular card games like whist and backgammon.

His most famous work, "A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist," published in 1742, became the definitive authority on the game for over a century.

Quick facts

DateAugust 29
TypeGames & Fun
Great forGame nights, Families, Puzzle fans

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Ways to celebrate

Plan a 10-minute activity that fits the games & fun vibe and make it a mini tradition.
Host a quick game round—board game, puzzle, or trivia tied to the theme.
According to Hoyle Day lands on August 29 — host a quick nod with Game nights, Families and snap a photo.
Bring According to Hoyle Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.
Teach someone a new game mechanic or strategy today.

Fun facts

Edmond Hoyle (c. 1672–1769) was an English expert on games who published authoritative guides to popular card games like whist and backgammon.
His most famous work, "A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist," published in 1742, became the definitive authority on the game for over a century.
The idiom "according to Hoyle" originated from the widespread trust and respect for his rulebooks, implying that something is done strictly by the book or correctly.

Sources and attribution

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FAQ

When is According to Hoyle Day?: It is observed on August 29 each year.
What is According to Hoyle Day?: According to Hoyle Day, observed annually on August 29th, celebrates the legacy of Edmond Hoyle, an 18th-century English writer renowned for his definitive works on the rules of card games. The phrase "according to Hoyle" has become a widely used idiom, meaning "strictly in accordance with the rules" or "correctly and properly." The day serves as a reminder to uphold fairness, precision, and adherence to established rules, whether in games, work, or daily life, honoring Hoyle's lasting contribution to codified standards.
How do people celebrate According to Hoyle Day?: Plan a 10-minute activity that fits the games & fun vibe and make it a mini tradition.

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