National No Excuses Day celebrated on September 27 is the day that we stop making excuses and make sure that we have some fun. Canadian organization SCENE founded National No Excuses Day because nowadays everyone is so focussed on keeping up with the demands of life that we can quickly forget that we should be enjoying ourselves. Today you should let your day-to-day worries rest for a bit. On No Excuses Day, the rule is simple: a wholly honored and honorable commitment to making memories with your favorite people.
History of National No Excuses Day
National No Excuses Day is a young holiday. In 2019, SCENE’s membership reached the milestone number of 10 million. As Canada’s largest entertainment-related loyalty program, the organization and its board decided to go big with their celebrations. With the help of its partners (Canada’s Scotiabank and the Cineplex chain of movie theaters), SCENE used the milestone as part of a publicity campaign to mark September 27 as, you guessed it, National No Excuses Day.
The day is for people to prioritize time for shared social experiences and to shine a spotlight on just how often we are making excuses and opting to stay in. Does making excuses to stay in sound like you? Well, this is your day to get out there and spend some quality time with those who you care about.