September 6 is a day for slowing down in two very different ways, curling up with a good book, or scooping into something cold and coffee flavored. Whether you're turning pages or grabbing a spoon, today is a low-key excuse to treat yourself.
National Read a Book Day has been encouraging people to set aside a few minutes for reading since the observance first started gaining popularity online in the late 2000s. The point isn't to finish an entire novel in one sitting, it's simply to make time for reading, whether that's a favorite paperback, a magazine, or a story read aloud to a child. It's a small, quiet nudge in a world that rarely slows down.
😄 Fun fact: Studies have found that regular readers tend to experience slower cognitive decline over their lifetimes than people who rarely pick up a book.
Ways to celebrate:
- Set aside just ten minutes today to read something purely for enjoyment
- Read aloud to a child, partner, or friend
- Visit a local library or bookstore and pick up something outside your usual genre
National Coffee Ice Cream Day celebrates a flavor that pairs two of the most beloved things in the world, coffee and ice cream, into one scoopable treat. Coffee ice cream has a long history in American ice cream parlors, and it remains one of the most popular flavors on the East Coast in particular, prized for its bold, slightly bitter contrast to sweeter, fruitier options.
😄 Fun fact: Coffee ice cream is the single most popular ice cream flavor in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Hawaii, and New Mexico, according to recent grocery purchase data.
Ways to celebrate:
- Pick up a pint of coffee ice cream from your local grocery store or parlor
- Make a coffee ice cream float with cold brew or cola
- Try a coffee ice cream sandwich using your favorite cookies
💬 Which sounds better for a quiet afternoon, a good book or a bowl of coffee ice cream? Or maybe both at once?
Whether you spend September 6 buried in a book or savoring a scoop of coffee ice cream, today is a small reminder to slow down and enjoy something simple.
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September 6 FAQ
When is National Read a Book Day?
National Read a Book Day is observed every year on September 6.
Do I need to finish a whole book to celebrate?
No, the point of the day is simply to spend a little time reading, not to finish an entire book in one sitting.
Where does National Coffee Ice Cream Day come from?
The observance has no single founder, but has grown in popularity over the years as coffee flavored desserts have become more common in grocery stores and ice cream shops.
Is coffee a popular ice cream flavor?
Yes, especially on the East Coast, coffee ranks among the most purchased ice cream flavors in several states, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
What if today is my birthday?
If you're celebrating a birthday on September 6, check out our Birthday Gift Finder for your zodiac sign, birthstone, birth flower, and gift ideas specific to your day.
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September 6 Other Celebrations
National Fight Procrastination Day encourages people to tackle the tasks they've been putting off, whether that's a work deadline, a phone call, or a chore around the house. It's a lighthearted nudge that the best time to stop procrastinating is usually right now, not tomorrow.
🎂 If Your Birthday Is Today
Born on September 6? You share the day with a Virgo sun sign, and the numerology of the number 6 points to warmth, responsibility, and a natural instinct for looking after the people and things you care about. Paired with Virgo's precision and eye for detail, you get someone dependable who quietly makes sure things run smoothly.
Your birthstone is sapphire, long associated with wisdom, loyalty, and clear communication. Your birth flowers are the aster, a star shaped bloom symbolizing wisdom and purity, and the morning glory, which stands for affection and a fresh start each morning it opens.
Looking for a gift that fits all three symbols at once? Sapphire blue jewelry or decor nods to the birthstone, the zodiac sign, and the deep blue purple tones asters and morning glories share in the garden.
If you're drawn to crystal healing traditions, Virgo is also associated with a different set of stones, citrine, lapis lazuli, tiger's eye, garnet, green aventurine, and carnelian, each believed to support different aspects of the sign's energy.
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