When is Stick Out Your Tongue Day?

It is observed on July 19 each year.

How do people celebrate Stick Out Your Tongue Day?

Bring Stick Out Your Tongue Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.

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Overview

Stick Out Your Tongue Day, observed annually on July 19th, is an informal and whimsical holiday that encourages individuals to playfully stick out their tongues. It's a light-hearted occasion designed to promote silliness, spontaneity, and a momentary break from conventional social etiquette, inviting people to embrace a fun and carefree attitude.

Observed each year on July 19, Stick Out Your Tongue Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.

Origin and story

Sticking out one's tongue carries diverse cultural meanings, from an insult in some Western cultures to a form of greeting or agreement in parts of Tibet.

The human tongue is a muscular hydrostat, allowing for its remarkable flexibility and range of motion without skeletal support.

Quick facts

DateJuly 19
TypeCultural / community observance
Great forFriends, Families, Classrooms, Teams

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Ways to celebrate

Bring Stick Out Your Tongue Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.
Stick Out Your Tongue Day lands on July 19 — host a quick nod with Friends, Families and snap a photo.
Plan a 10-minute activity that fits the cultural / community observance vibe and make it a mini tradition.
Bring the theme into your day—decorate a workspace, cook or bake something inspired by Stick Out Your Tongue, or play music that matches the mood.
Post a story with #stick-out-your-tongue-day and invite others to try a tiny activity.

Fun facts

Sticking out one's tongue carries diverse cultural meanings, from an insult in some Western cultures to a form of greeting or agreement in parts of Tibet.
The human tongue is a muscular hydrostat, allowing for its remarkable flexibility and range of motion without skeletal support.
Beyond taste, the tongue is crucial for speech articulation, helping to form consonants, and plays a vital role in swallowing food safely.

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FAQ

When is Stick Out Your Tongue Day?: It is observed on July 19 each year.
What is Stick Out Your Tongue Day?: Stick Out Your Tongue Day, observed annually on July 19th, is an informal and whimsical holiday that encourages individuals to playfully stick out their tongues. It's a light-hearted occasion designed to promote silliness, spontaneity, and a momentary break from conventional social etiquette, inviting people to embrace a fun and carefree attitude.
How do people celebrate Stick Out Your Tongue Day?: Bring Stick Out Your Tongue Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.

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