Before fridges were commonplace, people placed their bed linens in the pantry to bring good luck.
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The origins of Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day are unknown, but common wisdom is that the holiday gives a modern day twist to the old tradition of putting linens in the pantry to bring luck. Why doing so will bring luck is anyone's guess.
How to Celebrate?
- Put a pillow on your fridge to bring luck. Make sure you let your other family members know that you are celebrating the day lest they think you are turning the fridge into your bed.
Did You Know…
...that historians believe that pillows have been used by people to rest their heads while sleeping since 7,000 BCE?
Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name |
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| 2025 | Thu | May 29 | Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day |
| 2026 | Fri | May 29 | Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day |
| 2027 | Sat | May 29 | Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day |
| 2028 | Mon | May 29 | Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day |
| 2029 | Tue | May 29 | Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day |
| 2030 | Wed | May 29 | Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day |
| 2031 | Thu | May 29 | Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day |
| 2032 | Sat | May 29 | Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day |
| 2033 | Sun | May 29 | Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day |
| 2034 | Mon | May 29 | Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day |