National Squidward Day

Annoy Squidward Day is a fan-created holiday celebrating the grumpy octopus character from SpongeBob SquarePants. This quirky celebration stems from a memorable episode where SpongeBob points out that February 15th is officially designated to annoy his neighbor Squidward.

Quick Facts

When is it: February 15th annually
Tagged as: Pop Culture Holiday, Fan Celebration
What’s the hashtag: #AnnoySquidwardDay
When was it founded: 1999 (first referenced in the show)
Who founded it: SpongeBob SquarePants fans, inspired by the “Employee of the Month” episode

History

The holiday originated from the first season episode “Employee of the Month,” where Squidward sarcastically asks if it’s “Annoy Squidward Day,” to which SpongeBob cheerfully responds that it’s actually on the 15th. Fans embraced this throwaway joke and transformed it into an annual celebration.

Timeline

1989: Stephen Hillenburg creates “The Intertidal Zone” comic, which later inspires SpongeBob characters
1999: SpongeBob SquarePants debuts, introducing Squidward
2000: “Employee of the Month” episode airs, mentioning Annoy Squidward Day
2009: First online celebrations begin
2020: Holiday gains significant social media presence

Dates for Coming Years

Year	Month	Date	Day
2025	February	15	Saturday
2026	February	15	Sunday
2027	February	15	Monday
2028	February	15	Tuesday
2029	February	15	Thursday

How It’s Observed

Fans celebrate by watching SpongeBob episodes, sharing memes, making Krabby Patties, and playfully annoying their friends in the spirit of the holiday.

Fun Facts About Squidward

He’s actually an octopus, not a squid
Lives in a moai head between SpongeBob and Patrick
Works as a cashier at the Krusty Krab
Loves playing the clarinet (though not very well)
Has six tentacles instead of eight for animation simplicity

Quiz

What species is Squidward actually?
Where does Squidward work?
What instrument does he play?
What’s Squidward’s full name?
-(Answers: 1. Octopus 2. Krusty Krab 3. Clarinet 4. Squidward J. Q. Tentacles)