Happy World Beard Day (WBD) 2021! This holiday has been steeped in mystery, but over the last few years it has been gaining some stem with the growing popularity of facial hair. With some luck we’ll help make it less mysterious and try to explain this holiday and clear up some misconceptions.
What is World Beard Day?
Men celebrate World Beard Day (WBD) internationally, certainly with the focus on the awesomeness of beards. Above all bearded men honor and celebrate all beard shapes, beard sizes and beard styles. Therefore, men with beards take the day to simply enjoy their beards.
On World Beard Day it is customary for bearded members of a family to not do any chores or work. In fact, in some traditions, beardless members of the family wait on the bearded members.
On World Beard Day, we celebrate famous bearded men and a variety of beard types. Consequently, these include Abraham Lincoln, Socrates, William Shakespeare, Black Beard, Santa Claus, and even the band ZZ Top.
When is World Beard Day?
Men started officially celebrating World Beard Day on the first Saturday in September since 2010. However, celebrating beards goes back millennia.
For instance, here are a few upcoming WBD dates:
- 2022: Saturday, September 3
- 2023: Saturday, September 2
- 2024: Saturday, September 7
- 2025: Saturday, September 6
Who Celebrates WBD?
Bearded men across the globe celebrate World Beard Day. Regardless whether you have a full luscious beard or the beginning of some scruff, this day is for you. On the other hand, the general public does not widely know about World Beard Day yet. Regardless it is an emerging day of celebration. However, many use the day to simply say “Happy World Beard Day” to their bearded friends. A simple “nice beard” also does the trick. Above all, some see shaving on WBD as a sign of disrespect.
Likewise some beardless men use WBD as the starting point for their own beard growth journey. If interested in growing out your beard for the first time (or again if it has been a while), make sure you check out our great beard articles and tips.
World Beard Day Activities
- Check out some beard memes. We have a few already, but there are tons out there.
- Tell beard jokes. For instance tell your friends your favorite beard jokes, and make sure you learn some new ones yourself!
- Throw some axes. Throwing axes has become a very popular pastime. Find somewhere near you and throw those axes.
- Cut down a tree. Having a beard doesn’t make you a lumberjack. But it doesn’t hurt either. Find an appropriate tree and cut it down.
- Build a fire. Might as well use the tree you just cut down! Use your man skills to build and maintain a fire.
- Eat some meat. Perhaps cook it on the fire you built from the tree you fell. Grilled meat is best.
- Drink some beer. Wash that meat down with a cold one.
- Change a tire. If you look like you can change a tire, expect someone to eventually call you on it. So get some practice.
- Build a human pyramid. The current record is around 22 people.
- Beardless piñata. Make a papier-mâché piñata that resembles a beardless man/boy, fill it with candy, and have at it.
- Clean-chin darts. Tape a picture of a beardless man/boy to your dartboard and see who can hit the face with the most darts.
- Pin-the-beard. Find a fake beard and chase a beardless friend/the guy who holds your jacket down and strap it on him so he can experience what being a man feels like.
World Beard Day Summary
To summarize, having a beard is fun every day, but each year bearded men throughout the world use the first Saturday in September to celebrate their beards.
If interested in growing a new beard or in helping your existing beard reach its potential, try our Beard Balm by Mossy Beard. Also make sure you check out our beard articles and tips. Finally, we’ve added a few recommended products and tools to help you on your beard journey.
Recommended Beard Tools for WBD (or Any Day)
Beard Balm by Mossy Beard
- 100% natural and organic
- Moisturizes, nourishes and protects your beard so it grows
- Adds hold to your beard to make styling easier
- Attractive 2-oz tin
Honest Amish Classic Beard Oil 2oz
- Hand Crafted in the USA
- Organic Virgin Argan, Golden Jojoba and 6 More Premium Hydrating Oils
- All Natural and Organic Ingredients
- Softens Beard and Conditions Skin
- The Most Trusted Brand for Beards in the World
SheaMoisture Beard Wash
- Shea Butter Beard Wash is a lightweight gel cleanser that will keep your beard cleansed and refreshed
- Tough on dirt, flakes and odors but soft on strands
- Invigorating and cleansing, blended with Fair Trade shea butter
- Formulated with no sulfates, no parabens, no phthalates, no mineral oil or petrolatum
MARLOWE. Men’s Facial Moisturizer 6oz
- Lightweight face moisturizer brings hydration to a cleansed face
- Works great on dry or oily skin
- Unique natural formulation of passionflower fruit, green tea, and willow bark extracts designed to best nourish, smooth, and revitalize skin
- Lightly scented with a clean balance of aloe and citrus followed by a woody base
- Suitable for all skin types, but especially for those with oily skin
Men’s Daily Multivitamin Supplement
- Includes Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamins A, C, D, and E plus B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, as well as Spirulina, Calcium, Lutein, and Magnesium
- Blend of vitamins and minerals is designed to boost brain, digestive, and immune health
- Each capsule supports better vision, skin care, weight management, and occasional joint discomfort relief
- Formulated with the safest and most gentle ingredients, soy-free, sugar-free, GMO-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free
Hydro Flask Water Bottle – Stainless Steel, Reusable, Vacuum Insulated
- BPA-free, phthalate-free, and made of stainless steel
- Dishwasher safe
- Slip-free powder coating won’t sweat
- Keeps the coldest drinks icy cold and hot drinks piping hot for hours
- Fits car cup holders
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