NATIONAL BACKWARD DAY – January 31 (1)
Tue Jan 31st

National Backward Day

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National Backward Day, January 31st, celebrates everything backward. The day gives us the opportunity to change our ways, our course, or even our shirt. We can change our ways, our course, or even our clothing. Perhaps dessert for breakfast? There are several ways to commemorate this fun day, so let your imagination be your guide.

This day is extremely popular among school-aged students, but there is no age limit on who can partake in any of the backward activities. Okay, EVERYONE, let's have some fun!

Not only did the artist and entrepreneur write from right to left, but he also wrote his letters backward. leonardo da vinci wrote backward

How to celebrate #nationalbackwardday

  • Go out the back door
  • For dinner, have dinner for breakfast and breakfast
  • Get glued instead of coming unglued when you're angry
  • To your milk, add coffee to your cup
  • Make ice cream to your chocolate by adding ice cream to your batter
  • Do your jobs come in reverse order?
  • When answering the phone, say, "Goodbye" rather than "Hello"
  • Not your thumbs, Twiddle your pinkies, not your thumbs
  • Wear your sweatshirt backwards
  • Write your name backwards. Write your name backward
  • Write an entire sentence backwards
  • In baseball backwards, Run the bases
  • Watch a movie backward. Watch a movie backward
  • Beginning with the last page, read a book starting with the last page
  • Play a record backward
  • By reading 5 Backward Ways to Use Words, you will also explore backward language
  • Do things backward and post #NationalBackwardDay on social media

History of a national backward day has spanned history

For the day's creator, we've seen up, down, and all around. We're going to retrace our steps, backward.

Backward FAQ

Q. Is there any other directional words on the calendar? Q. Is it celebrated on the calendar?

Yes, yes. Just a few of the days with direction words in them include National Opposite Day, International Left Hander's Day, Global Pay It Forward Day, Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day, and Play Outdoors Day.

Is anyone eligible for National Backward Day? Q. Can anyone participate in National Backward Day?

Yes, yes. Besides the list above, there are several other ways to participate in the day.