National Underwear Day 🩲

Overview

National Underwear Day, observed annually on August 5th, is an unofficial holiday dedicated to celebrating the essential undergarment worn by most people. While not a public holiday, it's often recognized on social media as a lighthearted occasion to appreciate comfort, body positivity, and sometimes to promote sales or donations related to underwear.

Origin and story

It is an unofficial holiday, not recognized by any government body.

The day often encourages themes of body positivity and self-acceptance.

Quick facts

• DateAugust 5
• TypeCultural / community observance
• Great forFriends, Families, Classrooms, Teams

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Ways to celebrate

The modern brief exists because of a jockstrap. In 1934, Chicago's Coopers, Inc. (later renamed Jockey) adapted the support and construction of athletic jockstraps into a new style of men's underwear — the first briefs reportedly sold out on their debut day at Marshall Field's despite a blizzard.

Donate what people actually need most

• Underwear is one of the least-donated items at shelters and food banks, since it can't be handed down secondhand — buy a multipack and drop it at a local shelter drive.

Learn how the garment evolved

Helpful resources: Smithsonian Magazine traces underwear's history from ancient loincloths to the modern brief in "A Brief History of Underwear."

Support an organized underwear drive

• Check out Undies for Everyone, a nonprofit built specifically around collecting and distributing new underwear to kids in need.

Did you know?

Because new underwear is rarely donated but frequently needed, some shelters report it as one of the single most-requested clothing items on their wish lists.

Fun facts

• It is an unofficial holiday, not recognized by any government body.
• The day often encourages themes of body positivity and self-acceptance.
• Many underwear brands and retailers use the occasion to offer special promotions or sales.

Sources and attribution

• A Brief History of Underwear (Smithsonian Magazine)
• Undies for Everyone

External links may lead to third-party websites.

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FAQ

When is National Underwear Day?

It is observed on August 5 each year.

What is National Underwear Day?

National Underwear Day, observed annually on August 5th, is an unofficial holiday dedicated to celebrating the essential undergarment worn by most people. While not a public holiday, it's often recognized on social media as a lighthearted occasion to appreciate comfort, body positivity, and sometimes to promote sales or donations related to underwear.

How do people celebrate National Underwear Day?

Buy a multipack of new underwear to donate to a local shelter drive, since it's one of the least-donated but most-needed clothing items, or support a nonprofit like Undies for Everyone.

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