International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Quick Facts
International Talk Like A Pirate Day is an observance held on September 19 each year.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| International Talk Like a Pirate Day | English |
| Día Internacional para Hablar como un Pirata | Spanish |
International Talk Like a Pirate Day 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010International Talk Like a Pirate Day 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011See list of observations below
Some people make the effort to dress and talk like a pirate on International Talk Like A Pirate Day, even though the day mainly focuses on imitating pirate talk. ©iStockphoto.com/Joshua Blake
What do people do?
International Talk Like A Pirate Day is celebrated in more than 40 countries worldwide. It is a fun day that involves people talking like pirates. Some people dress in pirate costumes as well. It is celebrated among fans in countries such as Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.
International Talk Like a Pirate Day receives media attention closer to and around September 19 each year. Some communities work with organizations such as Childhood Cancer Support and Marie Curie Cancer Care to raise funds or increase awareness of cancer support and research.
Public life
International Talk Like A Pirate Day is a growing global observance but it is not a public holiday on September 19.
Background
John Baur (“Ol' Chumbucket”) and Mark Summers (“Cap'n Slappy”) are credited for creating the concept of International Talk Like A Pirate Day on June 6, 1995. However, out of respect World War II’s D-Day – the day of the Normandy Landings – on June 6, 1944, Baur and Summers choose not to dedicate International Talk Like A Pirate Day on June 6. Instead, they chose September 19 as the annual date for the event.
International Talk Like A Pirate Day was a low-key event until 2002, when it received media attention via syndicated humor columnist Dave Barry. The event’s popularity spread from that point onwards. International Talk Like a Pirate Day is celebrated among individuals, work colleagues, and charity and fundraising organizations around the world.
Symbols
Various phrases, such as “Ahoy”, “Arrr”, and “Aye aye”, are spoken on International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Some people dress in pirate costumes that they make, buy or hire. Costumes include pirate swords, hats and eye patches. Some people have images of the skull and bones on hats, costumes or printed material to promote the day.
International Talk Like a Pirate Day Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type | Where it is observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | Sep 19 | 1995 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Thu | Sep 19 | 1996 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Fri | Sep 19 | 1997 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Sat | Sep 19 | 1998 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Sun | Sep 19 | 1999 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Tue | Sep 19 | 2000 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Wed | Sep 19 | 2001 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Thu | Sep 19 | 2002 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Fri | Sep 19 | 2003 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Sun | Sep 19 | 2004 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Mon | Sep 19 | 2005 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Tue | Sep 19 | 2006 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Wed | Sep 19 | 2007 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Fri | Sep 19 | 2008 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Sat | Sep 19 | 2009 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Sun | Sep 19 | 2010 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Mon | Sep 19 | 2011 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Wed | Sep 19 | 2012 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Thu | Sep 19 | 2013 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Fri | Sep 19 | 2014 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations | |
| Sat | Sep 19 | 2015 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Worldwide observations |
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