Permit your inner child to fly. National Paper Aeroplane Day is annually observed on May 26 to celebrate the inventive aeronautical pastime. For decades, paper aeroplanes have captivated both children and adults around the globe. Traditionally, the day is observed with competitions in two fundamental flight categories: distance and duration. After origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, aerogami is sometimes used to refer to the craft of making paper aeroplanes. It is believed that the art of making paper aeroplanes originated in ancient China, but was perfected in Japan.
National Paper Aeroplane Day activities
Design your own paper aeroplane
This is the most straightforward and amusing way to celebrate National Paper Aeroplane Day. Engage your childlike nature and be creative! You are permitted to use watercolours, markers, and glitter. What is your favourite colour? Your paper aeroplane represents you, so soar high!
Organise a paper aeroplane contest
Collect your colleagues or acquaintances and go outside. Utilise social media to discover interested contestants. Although distance and time in the air are the most common categories for flight contests, you can add additional categories. Do not disregard the benefits.
Teach a child how to build a paper aeroplane
You may find it hard to believe, but paper aeroplanes are becoming an increasingly uncommon pastime. National Paper Aeroplane Day is observed by instructing American children in the art and enjoyment of paper aeroplane construction. After luring your children, nieces and nephews away from their computers, you’ll have a fantastic time building and flying paper aeroplanes in the sun.
WHY WE LOVE PAPER AEROPLANE DAY
They permitted us to be inventive
Today, there are few opportunities to convey your inner artist, but making a paper aeroplane is one! The act of folding and embellishing a paper aircraft is the perfect excuse to break out the craft materials. Be inventive! The sky is the limit when it comes to personalising your paper aeroplane with paint, markers, pastels and glitter!
Technology is not necessary for participation
Everyone could benefit from a break from their cell phones and computers. Creating a paper aeroplane provides an opportunity to disconnect from technology, decompress, and enjoy the outdoors. (However, if you are compelled to bring your phone, it would make a great Snapchat story.)
It’s a great way to relive your adolescence
Time passes swiftly. Remember the sunny Saturday afternoons you spent with your best companion in the park? At times, life can be hectic, but constructing a paper aeroplane can transport you back to the days when you flew paper aeroplanes with your best friend and then ate ice cream.
NATIONAL PAPER AIRPLANE DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | May 26 | Friday |
| 2024 | May 26 | Sunday |
| 2025 | May 26 | Monday |
| 2026 | May 26 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | May 26 | Wednesday |
