National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day
September 1, 2025-September 1, 2025 -
USA, USA
National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day shines a light on strange little words that don’t follow the usual rules. Think of “orange,” “pint,” or “wolf.” They don’t have perfect rhyming matches, and that makes them stand out.
The phrase itself—“no rhyme nor reason”—has been around for centuries. John Russell used it in the 1400s. Later, William Shakespeare slipped it into his play The Comedy of Errors in the late 1500s. He used it to describe things that made no sense.
No one knows exactly who created the day. There’s no official record of who started it or when. But it has gained attention in the United States over time. It now pops up in calendars, books, and websites that highlight quirky celebrations. Though it’s lighthearted, it reminds us that language isn’t always neat or predictable.
01 Sep 25
00:00 - 23:59
National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day
