National Book Lovers Day (US)
National Book Lovers Day is marked in the United States on 9 August as a prompt to set time aside for reading.
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About the day
National Book Lovers Day falls on 9 August each year in the United States. It encourages people to pick a favourite spot and spend time with a book, whether fiction or non-fiction.
News outlets use the day to suggest reading ideas and to encourage adults to share the enjoyment of reading with young people.
It suits publishers, bookshops, libraries, reading and audiobook apps, schools and education providers, and arts and culture media.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 9 August 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 9 August 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 9 August 2029 | USA | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Publishing
- Bookshops
- Libraries
- Audiobooks and ebooks
- Education
- Arts and culture media
Questions and answers
When is National Book Lovers Day (US) 2027?
National Book Lovers Day (US) 2027 is on Monday 9 August 2027. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises National Book Lovers Day (US)?
National Book Lovers Day (US) has no single organiser. Many organisations mark it independently.
Where is National Book Lovers Day (US) marked?
National Book Lovers Day (US) is marked in the USA.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against one source, including FOX 5 Atlanta: August 9 is National Book Lovers Day. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
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