Celebrated on 08/15/2026
National Lemonade Day was founded in 2007 by Michael Holthouse to teach children entrepreneurial skills. Did you know that the first lemonade stand was started by a 4-year-old girl named Alex's Lemonade Stand, which later became a foundation raising over $200 million for childhood cancer research?
National Lemonade Day was founded in 2007 by Michael Holthouse, a Houston-based entrepreneur and philanthropist. The idea was born from his desire to teach children valuable life skills such as goal setting, budgeting, and customer service through the classic lemonade stand model. The first official Lemonade Day took place on May 1, 2007, in Houston, Texas, with over 2,700 children participating. The event quickly gained traction, spreading to other cities and states.
Since its inception, National Lemonade Day has grown into a nationwide movement, with millions of children participating annually. The holiday is celebrated on the first Sunday in May, encouraging kids to set up lemonade stands in their communities. Over time, it has evolved to include educational resources, digital tools, and partnerships with schools and businesses. Today, Lemonade Day also incorporates themes of philanthropy, with many participants donating a portion of their earnings to charity.
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