When Is National Daughter's Day?
In the United States, National Daughter's Day is September 25. International Daughter's Day is observed across the globe on the fourth Sunday in September.
Ways to Celebrate National Daughter's Day
There's no right way to celebrate the holiday, but we've rounded up a few thoughtful ways you can observe the day.
Plan an Activity
If your daughter is still at home or if she lives nearby, plan to do an activity together. You can make a meal, go for a walk, or learn a new craft or hobby together.
Call or Text
If you can't see your daughter in person this year, give her a call. Whether it's a quick phone call or a lengthy video chat, she'll appreciate you thinking of her. Use this time to reflect on your relationship and let her know what she means to you.
Look Through Old Photographs
Break out the photo album so you can reminisce about how far she's come since she was young. Remind her how proud you are of the woman that she is growing into and share the ways that she's inspired you. You could also show her old pictures of your childhood and try to inspire her.
Enjoy Stories about Famous Women
Pick up a book or get together and watch a movie about inspirational women around the world. It doesn't matter whether these stories are documentaries or entirely fictional. Anything that depicts a strong, inspirational woman works!
Let Her Choose
Since this day is all about your daughter, why not ask her what she would prefer to spend the day doing? Let her take the reins and make the decisions to show her you support her ideas, thoughts, and opinions. It's also a great time to ask her about her dreams and what she hopes to accomplish in the future.
Send Her a Card or Care Package
Another sweet way to celebrate from afar is to send a card or package her way. A handwritten card is a thoughtful gesture, and you don't have to write anything over-the-top if words aren't your strong suit—just jot down your favorite memory together or list out all the things you love about her.
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Donate to an Organization That Supports Women
Since the holiday aims to bring awareness to women's rights, consider donating to an organization that supports gender equality. There are dozens of worthy causes (here's a thorough list), but we've picked a few to help you get started.
UN Women: Officially known as The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, UN Women works to help and support women worldwide. Their mission is to create global standards of gender equality by working with organizations and governments worldwide to implement laws, policies, and services that benefit women's equality.
Womankind Worldwide: This organization advocates for women's rights in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. They provide shelter for women escaping violence and work with international government agencies to change policies and protect women's rights.
Women for Women International: The goal of Women for Women International is to support women in countries affected by war and conflict. They help women make and save their own money, improve their health, and become more involved in their communities. To date, the organization has helped more than 478,000 women.
