National Short Person Day
National Short Person Day is a US observance on 22 December celebrating people of short stature and the strengths and perspectives they bring.
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About the day
National Short Person Day on 22 December encourages everyone, tall or short, to celebrate the strengths and perspectives that come with being of short stature. National Today notes that ideas of what counts as short vary by era and nationality, and that the myth of Napoleon's small size owed much to British caricatures of little Boney. It does not say who founded the day or when.
People tell the short people in their lives they are appreciated, share the perks of being short, from legroom to petite fashion, and post stories and photos with #NationalShortPersonDay. Some support advocacy groups such as Little People of America.
The day suits petite fashion retailers, footwear brands, inclusion and advocacy groups, employers, lifestyle media and radio stations.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday 22 December 2026 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Wednesday 22 December 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 22 December 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Petite fashion
- Footwear brands
- Advocacy groups
- Employers
- Lifestyle media
- Radio
Questions and answers
When is National Short Person Day 2026?
National Short Person Day 2026 is on Tuesday 22 December 2026. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises National Short Person Day?
National Short Person Day has no single organiser. Many organisations mark it independently.
Where is National Short Person Day marked?
National Short Person Day is marked in the USA.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against two sources, including National Today: National Short Person Day. They were last checked on 7 November 2026.
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