Save Your Hearing Day
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Overview
Save Your Hearing Day, observed annually on May 31st, is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting one's hearing and preventing noise-induced hearing loss. The day encourages individuals to adopt healthy hearing habits, such as using hearing protection in loud environments, reducing volume on personal audio devices, and seeking professional advice for any hearing concerns, emphasizing that preserving hearing is crucial for overall quality of life.
Observed each year on May 31, Save Your Hearing Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.
Origin and story
The tiny hair cells in your inner ear that translate sound into electrical signals do not regenerate once damaged.
Sounds consistently above 85 decibels (dB) can cause permanent hearing damage over time; for reference, a normal conversation is about 60 dB.
Quick facts
- DateMay 31
- TypeCultural / community observance
- Great forFriends, Families, Classrooms, Teams
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Ways to celebrate
- Save Your Hearing Day lands on May 31 — host a quick nod with Friends, Families and snap a photo.
- Plan something small on May 31: a quick nod to Save Your Hearing Day with friends, family, or coworkers.
- Pair music, snacks, or décor that match the theme and enjoy a small break.
- Add Save Your Hearing Day to your Obscure Holiday Calendar app widget so you get a reminder next year.
- Bring the theme into your day—decorate a workspace, cook or bake something inspired by Save Your Hearing, or play music that matches the mood.
Fun facts
- The tiny hair cells in your inner ear that translate sound into electrical signals do not regenerate once damaged.
- Sounds consistently above 85 decibels (dB) can cause permanent hearing damage over time; for reference, a normal conversation is about 60 dB.
- Your ears continue to hear sounds even when you are asleep, but your brain ignores them, allowing you to rest.
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FAQ
- When is Save Your Hearing Day?
- It is observed on May 31 each year.
- What is Save Your Hearing Day?
- Save Your Hearing Day, observed annually on May 31st, is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting one's hearing and preventing noise-induced hearing loss. The day encourages individuals to adopt healthy hearing habits, such as using hearing protection in loud environments, reducing volume on personal audio devices, and seeking professional advice for any hearing concerns, emphasizing that preserving hearing is crucial for overall quality of life.
- How do people celebrate Save Your Hearing Day?
- Save Your Hearing Day lands on May 31 — host a quick nod with Friends, Families and snap a photo.
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