National Sunglasses Day | June 27

June 27 is officially National Sunglasses Day. For many across the Northern Hemisphere, your days are now long, sunny, and bright.

The summer months are met with many more outdoor activities.

Whether out on vacation, sunbathing at the beach, swimming, cycling, or having a barbecue, Americans are out there basking in the summer sun.

What better way to celebrate than sporting your favorite sunnies on June 27, taking a few selfies, and hash-tagging for a like or two?

But it’s not all about style. National Sunglasses Day is also about spreading awareness on a very important issue…

So, pull out your shades come rain or shine, and let’s take a closer look at this totally awesome day.

According to Google Trends, the term “National Sunglasses Day” first started trending in 2007; however, it is thought to have started being celebrated properly since 2009.

Since then, every summer, the trend has gained in popularity.

As of 2020, National Sunglasses Day trends the highest in the states of Nebraska, Arkansas, and Hawaii.