International Pillow Fight Day is a holiday that’s observed on the first Saturday in April and is celebrated by people all around the globe. It’s a day for people to put their cares behind them and take part in a little bit of childish fun. Children have enjoyed pillow fights ever since the invention of pillows, and now it’s time for the adults to join in on the fun.

So, let’s all grab our favorite pillows, gather together a group of friends, and then have a nice pillow fight! Oh, and don’t forget to bring some snacks. After all, pillow fights can really make you hungry.

The History Of International Pillow Fight Day

Believe it or not, International Pillow Fight Day began in commemoration of the movie Fight Club. After that movie came out, men started making Pillow Fight Clubs in cities all around the world.

This holiday grew out of that movement and has now become an international holiday. Of course, people no longer have to join these fight clubs to enjoy this holiday. People can organize their own.

Some Quick Facts About Pillows

You can’t talk about Pillow Fight Day without talking about pillows, so we decided to list some of the fun facts that we know about this sleep accessory. So without further ado, allow us to provide you with some great pillow facts.

• Pillows were invented in ancient Mesopotamia approximately 9,000 years ago. Unfortunately, they were made of stone.
• In Medieval England, men rarely used pillows and only women in labor used them.
• Feather and down pillows should be replaced every 5 years.

Observing International Pillow Fight Day

Grab some friends, grab some snacks and make sure there are plenty of pillows around. Once all of that has been assembled, it’s time to enjoy some good old-fashioned pillow fighting. Just make sure that you don’t take the pillow fights too far.

There’s no need to take it too far and for people to get hurt. Also, it’s probably a good idea to spread the news about this holiday by using the hashtag #InternationalPillowFightDay on social media.