Last updated: September 1, 2026
When is National Puzzle Day Dates 2026–2035
| Date | Name | Day | Week | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 | National Puzzle Day 2026 | Thursday | 5 | - |
| January 29, 2027 | National Puzzle Day 2027 | Friday | 4 | 107 |
| January 29, 2028 | National Puzzle Day 2028 | Saturday | 4 | 472 |
| January 29, 2029 | National Puzzle Day 2029 | Monday | 5 | 838 |
| January 29, 2030 | National Puzzle Day 2030 | Tuesday | 5 | 1203 |
| January 29, 2031 | National Puzzle Day 2031 | Wednesday | 5 | 1568 |
| January 29, 2032 | National Puzzle Day 2032 | Thursday | 5 | 1933 |
| January 29, 2033 | National Puzzle Day 2033 | Saturday | 4 | 2299 |
| January 29, 2034 | National Puzzle Day 2034 | Sunday | 4 | 2664 |
| January 29, 2035 | National Puzzle Day 2035 | Monday | 5 | 3029 |
Quick Facts:
- Event: National Puzzle Day
- Next Date: January 29, 2027
- Hashtag: #NationalPuzzleDay
- Holiday Emoji: 🧩
- Early Puzzles: Labyrinth drawing puzzles were popular in Ancient Egypt around 2300 BC
- First Jigsaw Puzzle: Created in 1767 by mapmaker John Spilsbury
- Peak Popularity: Sales reached 10 million puzzles per week during the Great Depression in 1933
- Rubik’s Cube: Invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and architecture professor Ernő Rubik
- Key Figure: Will Shortz, the New York Times crossword puzzle editor since 1993 and founder of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament
- Health Benefits: Stimulates both brain hemispheres, helps delay cognitive decline, and boosts concentration
- Ways to Celebrate: Work on a jigsaw puzzle, solve a crossword or Sudoku, or share photos on social media
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