Wikipedia:Wikipedia holidays
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This is a Wikiproject article about festivals and holidays observed, celebrated, and commemorated in Wikipedia by the Wikipedian community. For Wikipedians' off-work i.e. their period of rest or break from Wikiwork, see Wikipedia:Wikiholiday.
Almost every year at random times known only to him, Jimbo decrees an official Wikipedia holiday. These are to be celebrated annually in the manner described in the proclamation.
- January 15 since 2001 -- Wikipedia Day (not actually proclaimed by Jimbo, just universally acknowledged)
- January 25 since 2002 -- Magnus Manske Day
- October 31 since 2003 -- Tim Starling Day
- June 1 since 2004 -- Brion Vibber Day
- none in 2005
- March 1 since 2006 -- Million Day (proposed)
Wikipedia holidays are a part of the Wikipedia:Awards system.
