If bubble wrap makes you think about the exquisite joy of popping noises — or perhaps just moving to a new apartment — you’re already a fan. Show your bubble love on Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day January 27 — which America proudly celebrates on the last Monday in January. How did this bubble-licious holiday begin? A radio station once inadvertently unwrapped microphones on the air and listeners loved it! The rest is (bubble) history. So get popping!
Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day timeline
Two engineers, Marc Chavannes and Alfred Fielding, create the first bubble wrap, first trying to sell it as wallpaper and later marketing it as greenhouse insulation.
The inventors establish the Sealed Air Corporation.
IBM, sensing an opportunity, use the product to protect the IBM 1401 computer during shipment.
Sealed Air Corp. invent iBubble Wrap — bubble wrap that comes uninflated to keep shipping costs down and doesn't pop.
Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day Activities
Craft a bubble wrap outfit
Create a bubble wrap headband, shawl, hat, and scarf to get into the bubble wrap fashion spirit!
Have a bubble wrap popping competition
Bring bubble wrap into your office and suggest a popping competition during lunch. If you’re a teacher, bring bubble wrap in for the kids to pop.
Throw a fun and eccentric party
Go ahead, wrap the tables and chairs. Cups and utensils too! The cat? Probably not a good idea.
3 Eye-Popping Reasons To Love Bubble Wrap
Bubble wrap helps with stress
A survey by Sealed Air Corporation supposedly found that one minute spent popping Bubble Wrap relieves as much stress as a 33-minute massage.
Bubble wrap almost became an official toy
Hate to burst your bubble, but bubble wrap lost in the 2016 National Toy Hall of Fame finals.
There’s an app for wrap
You can relieve stress by popping virtual bubble wrap 24/7, or you can play one of three games. You can't lose — it's free!
Why We Love Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day
It protects our most precious belongings
When you need to wrap delicate pieces, bubble wrap is always the first choice. Your grandmother’s china? That piece of sports memorabilia? If you need to move it, pack it, or ship it, you know bubble wrap will protect it.
It makes shipping so much easier
Without bubble wrap, shipping fragile items would be a real pain. Luckily, it's always there to ensure your belongings make it to their destination.
It makes moving day easier
Moving days are stressful. Bubble wraps helps eliminate the fear of breaking things. (And popping bubbles might lighten the mood.)
Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | January 25 | Monday |
| 2022 | January 31 | Monday |
| 2023 | January 30 | Monday |
| 2024 | January 29 | Monday |
| 2025 | January 27 | Monday |
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