The Complete Guide to Celebrating Opposite Day on January 25, 2023
Goodbye everyone, see you later! Did you see what we did there? {giggles}. Opposite Day is a goofy holiday celebrated on January 25, 2023, and just like the name implies, it’s a day where kids of all ages can do everything the opposite way!
Opposite Day is the perfect opportunity to try new and crazy things that we normally wouldn’t do, like walking backward, saying Hello instead of Goodbye, eating soup with a fork, and even pranking some friends too. It makes sense it’s one of the kids’ favorite holidays ever.

Opposite Day 2023
Opposite Day may not be as popular as other quirky holidays like April Fool’s Day, but it’s just as much fun! Every year we celebrate Opposite Day! This year, Opposite Day is on January 25, 2023. Want to make this day the funniest? We have so many ideas for you to try out today!
But that’s not all.
We have also included a free Opposite Day printout to add to the fun. Keep scrolling to find the button to download the printable pdf file below.
Opposite Day Activities for Kids
Opposite Day is the perfect time to let kids be creative, whether at home or in a classroom, we are sure there are many things that can be done. Here are our favorite ideas to celebrate Opposite Day with kids of all ages:
- Have dinner for breakfast and breakfast for dinner
- Wear your clothes inside out or even backwards
- Wear your shoes on the opposite feet – just for a picture or a couple of minutes
- Wear your favorite pajamas during the day, and regular (but comfy) clothes to bed
- Try this frozen cereal prank that will put a smile on your kids’ face
- Talk in opposite words (say “yes” for “no”, “good” for “bad”, etc.)
- Walk backwards – but be careful with the walls and other people!
- Eat dessert first (yummy)
- Become a jokester and prank a friend with one of these April Fools day pranks.
- If you are left-handed, use your right-hand to do things, and use your left hand if you’re right-handed.
- Write your name backwards.
- Read a book starting from the last page to the front.
- Say the alphabet… from Z to A!
- Let your kids read YOU a bedtime story.
Printable Opposite Day Fun Facts Sheet
This printout Opposite Day pdf includes the following:
- one coloring page with fun Opposite Day facts
- an Opposite Day card to print and color to give to friends
Download & Print pdf File Here
More Jokes & Pranks Fun from Kids Activities Blog
- Check out these pranks for kids to do with their friends.
- Try this frozen cereal prank that will put a smile on your kids’ face
- Become a jokester and prank a friend with one of these April Fools day pranks.
- These compilation of jokes for kids will have them laughing for hours!
- We have water pranks to add to the joking fun.
- In fact, parents can join the fun too with these April Fools pranks for parents.
More Quirky Holiday Guides from Kids Activities Blog
- Celebrate National Pi Day
- Celebrate National Napping Day
- Celebrate National Puppy Day
- Celebrate Middle Child Day
- Celebrate National Ice Cream Day
- Celebrate National Cousins Day
- Celebrate World Emoji Day
- Celebrate National Coffee Day
- Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day
- Celebrate National Best Friends Day
- Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day
- Celebrate World Kindness Day
- Celebrate International Left Handers Day
- Celebrate National Taco Day
- Celebrate National Batman Day
- Celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Day
- Celebrate National Popcorn Day
- Celebrate National Waffle Day
- Celebrate National Siblings Day
Happy Opposite Day!