National Stitch Day celebrates the beloved Disney character Stitch from the movie “Lilo & Stitch.” This special day honors the mischievous yet lovable alien experiment #626 who found his ohana (family) on Earth.

Quick Facts

When is it?: June 26th annually
Tagged as: Disney Character Celebration Day
What’s the hashtag?: #NationalStitchDay
When was it founded?: After the 2002 release of Lilo & Stitch
Who founded it?: Disney fans and communities

History

The day originated from the character’s designation as “Experiment 626,” cleverly corresponding to the date 6/26. The celebration gained popularity after the massive success of the 2002 animated film, which earned an Academy Award nomination and spawned multiple sequels and TV series.

Timeline

• 2002: Release of Lilo & Stitch movie
• 2003: Launch of first direct-to-video sequel
• 2004: Television series debut
• Present: Global celebration by Disney fans

Dates by Next Year

Year	Month	Date	Day
2024	June	26	Wednesday
2025	June	26	Thursday
2026	June	26	Friday
2027	June	26	Saturday
2028	June	26	Monday
2029	June	26	Tuesday

How It’s Observed

People celebrate by wearing Stitch-themed clothing, hosting movie marathons, organizing Hawaiian-themed parties, and sharing their love for the character on social media.

Fun Facts About Stitch

• Chris Sanders both directed the film and voiced Stitch
• Daveigh Chase was only 9 years old when she voiced Lilo
• Stitch was designed to look like a blue koala
• He appears in crossover promotions with other Disney characters

Quiz

1. What was Stitch’s original designation?
2. Where did Stitch land on Earth?
3. What does Stitch initially pretend to be?

Answers:

1. Experiment 626
2. Hawaii
3. A dog/koala

FAQs

• Why June 26th? It represents Experiment 626
• Is it official? It’s recognized by Disney and fans worldwide
• How to celebrate? Watch the movie, dress up, or host a party

Related Days

• National Disney Day
• World Animation Day
• International Friendship Day
• Hawaiian Culture Day
• National Adoption Day