On the first Saturday of April every year, International Firewalk Day is celebrated. This is a day for people all around the world to put their mental fortitude to the test and engage in a ritual that’s been observed for thousands of years: firewalking.

All throughout history, this ritual has been observed as a rite of passage, as a test of religious faith, or as a way for a person to show their mental toughness.

This activity has recently been used for team-building exercises in the corporate world as well, so it remains a ritual that is as popular as it has ever been. It’s for this reason that this holiday continues to grow in popularity each and every year.

The History Of International Firewalk Day

Although we know that firewalking has been observed for thousands of years, we can’t pinpoint with any accuracy when and where it started. We can pinpoint with a little bit of accuracy, however, the origins of this holiday.

It was first created in 2017 when firewalk instructors from all around the globe gathered in Latvia for the first-ever Firewalk Gathering. It was done to promote the practice of firewalking to other people outside of the firewalking community. The holiday has been observed ever since.

Observing International Firewalk Day

One of the best ways for people to observe International Firewalk Day is to take the time to find a firewalking group near them. Although this might be easier in some areas than others, we quite certain that most people will be able to find a group that they can travel to.

While they’re enjoying this holiday, we encourage them to share the love of this holiday with future potential firewalkers through social media. This can be done easily by using the hashtag #InternationalFirewalkDay. That’s a great way to spread the love for this holiday to people who might not know about it yet.