National Donald Duck Day is an annual celebration honoring Disney’s beloved character Donald Duck, known for his distinctive voice, sailor suit, and temperamental personality.
Quick Facts
When is it: June 9th annually
Tagged as: Character Day, Animation Day, Disney Day
What’s the hashtag: #DonaldDuckDay #NationalDonaldDuckDay
When was it founded: 1984
Who founded it: Tom Bradley, Mayor of Los Angeles
History of National Donald Duck Day
The holiday was officially declared in 1984 by Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley to commemorate Donald Duck’s 50th birthday. The city received a silver statue of Donald Duck as a gift during the celebration.
Timeline
- 1934: First appearance in “The Wise Little Hen”
- 1937: Introduction of Donna Duck (later Daisy Duck)
- 1938: First appearance of nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie
- 1984: Official declaration of National Donald Duck Day
- 2006: Sweden made voting for Donald Duck illegal
Dates by Next Year
| Year | Month | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June | 9 | Monday |
| 2026 | June | 9 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | June | 9 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | June | 9 | Friday |
| 2029 | June | 9 | Saturday |
| 2030 | June | 9 | Sunday |
How It’s Observed
People celebrate by watching Donald Duck cartoons, visiting Disney theme parks, hosting Donald Duck-themed parties, and sharing their favorite Donald Duck moments on social media.
Fun Facts About Donald Duck
- His full name is Donald Fauntleroy Duck
- His car license plate number is 313
- He appeared in over 128 short films in the 1940s
- His famous catchphrase is “Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy”
- He’s a national symbol in Finland
Quiz
- Q: Who voiced Donald Duck from 1934 to 1983?
- A: Clarence Nash
FAQs
- Q: What was Donald’s first cartoon?
- A: The Wise Little Hen (1934)
- Q: Where does Donald live?
- A: Duckburg
- Q: Who are his nemeses?
- A: Chip and Dale
Related
- Mickey Mouse Day
- Disney Day
- Animation Day
- Daisy Duck Day
- Cartoon Day