In the Nordic countries, the fandom associated with Donald Duck is known as Donaldism.
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On this day in 1934, this popular Walt Disney character made his debut in the cartoon short named, The Wise Little Hen.
Created by Walt Disney, Donald Duck is a short-tempered cartoon duck with human features. Considered to be one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time, he featured in hundreds of movies and was the central character in thousands of comic books.
Donald Duck comic books are especially sought after in Europe and in Scandinavian countries, where fans of the character even have a special name. They are called Donaldists!
How to Celebrate?
- Celebrate Donald Duck’s birthday by watching all of his movies and reading comics that feature him.
- Host a Donald Duck-themed party. Have your guests wear red bow ties in honor of Donald.
Did You Know…
…that Donald Duck has a middle name? His full name is Donald Fauntleroy Duck.
Donald Duck Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mon | Jun 9 | Donald Duck Day |
| 2026 | Tue | Jun 9 | Donald Duck Day |
| 2027 | Wed | Jun 9 | Donald Duck Day |
| 2028 | Fri | Jun 9 | Donald Duck Day |
| 2029 | Sat | Jun 9 | Donald Duck Day |
| 2030 | Sun | Jun 9 | Donald Duck Day |
| 2031 | Mon | Jun 9 | Donald Duck Day |
| 2032 | Wed | Jun 9 | Donald Duck Day |
| 2033 | Thu | Jun 9 | Donald Duck Day |
| 2034 | Fri | Jun 9 | Donald Duck Day |