National Day of Puppetry for the year 2024 is celebrated/observed on Saturday, April 22nd. There are until the next observance.

📆 When is National Day of Puppetry?

This year, National Day of Puppetry is on April 22nd. It is the 4th Saturday in April; in 2024, it is on Monday.

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Did you know: Finger puppets are simple to build and are worn on the finger to move.

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📜 History of National Day of Puppetry

Puppets remained a mystery until the twentieth century. No one knew how the puppets acted so flawlessly, mystifying and captivating crowds. This began to change when certain puppeteers, most notably Tony Sarg, began releasing the secrets of puppets and freely disseminating knowledge about puppeteers. This resulted in the establishment of the Puppeteers of America in 1937. Fast forward to the present day, and puppets maintain an unrivaled presence in entertainment. They are still used in theater, theatrical acts, and movies, and they even feature in memes.

Since 1999, the fourth Saturday in April has been designated as the National Day of Puppetry. The Puppeteers of America are in charge of organizing and presenting the event. Carol Fijan suggested the concept of a yearly celebration to the presidents’ guild at one of the Puppeteers of America events. She imagined a day when puppets would adorn every street and spread joy with their merry antics.

☑️ National Day of Puppetry facts

Sock puppets
A sock puppet is a step up from a finger puppet in that it is worn as a glove and is operated by moving the thumb to function as a character’s jaw.

Hand puppets
Similar to a sock puppet, however, the puppet is operated with all of the fingers.

Pop-up puppets
When a cone with a rod is pulled up, revealing the puppet, the puppet appears.

Things to do on National Day of Puppetry

Catch a puppet show
Look for puppet-related events and performances in your region. It is a one-of-a-kind event that everyone likes.

Create your puppet
Find a do-it-yourself project on Pinterest or another site. Learn how to make your own puppet!

Stage your own puppet show
Making a puppet show is an excellent hobby for children. Kids and their friends may participate in this enjoyable and educational activity.

📅 National Day of Puppetry Observances

YEAR DATE DAY
2023 April 22 Saturday
2024 April 22 Monday
2025 April 22 Tuesday
2026 April 22 Wednesday
2027 April 22 Thursday

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