National Michael Jackson Day

National Michael Jackson Day is a proposed holiday to honor the legacy of Michael Jackson, known as the “King of Pop” and one of the most influential cultural figures of the 20th century.

Quick Facts

When is it?: August 29th
Tagged as: Music, Culture, Entertainment
What’s the hashtag?: #NationalMJDay
When was it founded?: Proposed in 2016
Who founded it?: Satoya Hayes through a Change.org petition

History of National Michael Jackson Day

The initiative began as a grassroots movement to recognize Michael Jackson’s contributions to music, dance, and humanitarian causes. The petition aimed to establish August 29th, Jackson’s birthday, as a national observance day.

Timeline

1958: Michael Jackson born in Gary, Indiana
1964: Debuted with Jackson 5
1979: Released breakthrough solo album “Off The Wall”
1982: Released “Thriller,” breaking all records
1983: Debuted the moonwalk
2009: Passed away on June 25th
2016: National MJ Day petition launched

Dates for Next Year

Year	Month	Date	Day
2025	August	29	Friday
2026	August	29	Saturday
2027	August	29	Sunday
2028	August	29	Tuesday
2029	August	29	Wednesday
2030	August	29	Thursday

Observed

The day celebrates Jackson’s musical achievements, humanitarian work, and cultural impact through events, dance tributes, and music celebrations worldwide.

Fun Facts About MJ

Won a record 8 Grammy Awards in one night
His album “Bad” produced 5 US No.1 hits
Famous for wearing one rhinestone-studded glove
Introduced the moonwalk in 1983
Owned a pet snake named Muscles

Quiz

What was Michael’s breakthrough solo album?
How many US No.1 hits did “Bad” produce?
What was his signature dance move?
(Answers: Off The Wall, 5, Moonwalk)

FAQs

Q: Why August 29th?
A: It’s Michael Jackson’s birthday.

Q: Is it officially recognized?
A: No, it remains a proposed observance.

Thriller Music Video
Moonwalk Dance
Grammy Awards History
MTV Video Music Awards
Motown Records Legacy
Jackson 5
Pop Music Evolution
Music Video Revolution