Name Your Poison Day 🍸

Overview

Name Your Poison Day, observed annually on June 8th, is an unofficial and lighthearted holiday that encourages individuals to make a choice. The phrase "name your poison" colloquially invites someone to state their preferred drink, often in a social setting, but on this day, it can also extend to any personal decision or preference, celebrating the freedom to choose what one desires, be it a beverage, an activity, or a direction for the day.

Observed each year on June 8, Name Your Poison Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.

Origin and story

The idiom "name your poison" is a colloquial invitation to choose a drink, most commonly used in a bar setting.

Despite the word "poison," the day is not exclusively about alcoholic beverages and can refer to choosing any preferred drink, including non-alcoholic options, or even a preferred activity.

Quick facts

• DateJune 8
• TypeCultural / community observance
• Great forFriends, Families, Classrooms, Teams

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Ways to celebrate

• Plan a 10-minute activity that fits the cultural / community observance vibe and make it a mini tradition.
• Share one fast fact about Name Your Poison Day: The idiom "name your poison" is a colloquial invitation to choose a drink, most commonly used in a bar setting.
• Pair music, snacks, or décor that match the theme and enjoy a small break.
• Write a note or journal entry on why Name Your Poison Day matters, then set a reminder for next year.
• Bring the theme into your day—decorate a workspace, cook or bake something inspired by Name Your Poison, or play music that matches the mood.

Fun facts

• The idiom "name your poison" is a colloquial invitation to choose a drink, most commonly used in a bar setting.
• Despite the word "poison," the day is not exclusively about alcoholic beverages and can refer to choosing any preferred drink, including non-alcoholic options, or even a preferred activity.
• "Name Your Poison Day" is an unofficial holiday with no widely recognized historical origin or creator, likely originating as a modern, whimsical observance.

Sources and attribution

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FAQ

When is Name Your Poison Day?

It is observed on June 8 each year.

What is Name Your Poison Day?

Name Your Poison Day, observed annually on June 8th, is an unofficial and lighthearted holiday that encourages individuals to make a choice. The phrase "name your poison" colloquially invites someone to state their preferred drink, often in a social setting, but on this day, it can also extend to any personal decision or preference, celebrating the freedom to choose what one desires, be it a beverage, an activity, or a direction for the day.

How do people celebrate Name Your Poison Day?

Plan a 10-minute activity that fits the cultural / community observance vibe and make it a mini tradition.

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