National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day

Celebrated on 01/27/2026

Quick Fact

National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day is observed annually on the last Monday of January. It was created in 2001 by Sealed Air Corporation, the company that invented Bubble Wrap, to celebrate the joy of popping its iconic air-filled cushions.

Origins and Establishment of National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day

National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day was established in 2001 by Sealed Air Corporation, the company that invented Bubble Wrap in 1960. The holiday was created to celebrate the product's enduring popularity and the simple pleasure of popping its bubbles. The date chosen is the last Monday of January, which coincides with the anniversary of Bubble Wrap's invention by engineers Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes.

Evolution and Modern Commemoration

Over the years, the holiday has grown from a company-sponsored event into a widely recognized day of fun. Sealed Air encourages people to share their popping experiences on social media using hashtags like #BubbleWrapAppreciationDay. Activities include bubble-popping contests, creative popping videos, and even the release of limited-edition Bubble Wrap products. The day also serves as a reminder of Bubble Wrap's role in protecting shipped items, though its stress-relief benefits are equally celebrated.

Facts & General Observations

• Bubble Wrap was originally intended to be a textured wallpaper, but the idea failed before it was repurposed as packaging material.
• The bubbles come in two sizes: standard (1/2 inch) and small (3/8 inch), with the standard size being the most popular for popping.
• Sealed Air estimates that over 60 million pounds of Bubble Wrap are produced annually, enough to wrap around the Earth more than 10 times.

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