National Read a Book Day

Name: National Read a Book Day
Start: 2026-09-06
End: 2026-09-06

Sunday, September 6, 2026

One book, started today, on purpose.

National Read a Book Day is observed each September 6 in the United States, a quiet observance dedicated to the simple act of reading. The day's origins are obscure, but it has become a popular reading-related observance, championed by libraries, bookstores, and reading advocates. Reading rates in