National Fart Day is a humorous holiday celebrating one of the most natural bodily functions – flatulence. While often considered taboo, this quirky celebration aims to normalize and find humor in something everyone experiences.
Quick Facts
- When is it: February 5th annually
- Tagged as: Body & Health, Silly & Humor
- What’s the hashtag: #NationalFartDay
- When was it founded: 2008
- Who founded it: Unknown
History
Before modern etiquette, farting was considered completely normal in public. Over time, cultural norms evolved, making it a social taboo. The holiday was established to bring lighthearted attention to this natural bodily function and create a day where people can be less self-conscious about passing gas.
Timeline
- 1900 BCE: World’s oldest recorded fart joke in Sumeria
- 1632: The word “fart” enters common usage
- 1600s: Farting becomes socially taboo
- 2008: First official National Fart Day celebration
Dates for Next Years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 5 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | Feb 5 | Thursday |
| 2027 | Feb 5 | Friday |
Observed
The day is celebrated worldwide with humor and lightheartedness, often involving jokes, pranks, and discussions about digestive health.
Fun Facts About Farts
- People fart an average of 14 times per day
- 99% of fart gas is odorless
- Farts can travel at speeds of up to 7 mph
- The smell comes from sulfur compounds
- Farts are flammable due to methane content
Quiz
- How many times does the average person fart daily?
- What makes farts smell?
- What percentage of fart gas is odorless?
(Answers: 14 times, sulfur compounds, 99%)
FAQs
- Is farting normal? Yes, it’s a natural bodily function
- Do women fart less than men? No, both genders fart equally
- Is it healthy to hold in farts? No, it can cause discomfort
Importance of National Fart Day
The day serves to destigmatize a natural bodily function and promote understanding of digestive health while adding humor to our daily lives.
Related
- National Pass Gas Day (January 7)
- Fart Out Loud Day (July 31)
- World Digestive Health Day
- National Humor Month