Happy National Left Handers Day 2024! Did you know that every year on August 13th we southpaws get our very own designated day to celebrate our ‘gift’?
Despite being a minority, left-handers have made remarkable contributions to society, from the arts to sports, science, and beyond. Check out my list of 100+ Famous Left-Handed People for a raft of incredible southpaws within our ranks!
International Left Handers Day is also meant to help raise awareness of the troubles that lefty people experience with living in a world designed primarily for right-handed people.
Scissors, spiral notebooks, smudged ink, no one else can enjoy the awesome graphic on your favorite coffee mug – the lefty struggle is real! Leftie Day is a chance for right-handed people (who most likely aren’t aware of these issues!) to experience it for themselves.
So, the idea is that we have an excuse to have a moan about how easy righties have it? Well, not quite – read on to discover what this special day is truly all about.
National Left Handers Day 2024
When Is National Left Handers Day?
National Left Handers Day is held on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024. It was first celebrated back in 1976 and has been an annual event ever since.
What Do You Do On Left Handers Day?
Special events are usually set up around the world, such as designated ‘left-handed zones’ where righties are encouraged to use their non-dominant hand to perform simple everyday tasks.
These special areas might only include lefty tools and utensils to force people into finding out what it’s like being a southpaw in a right-handed world. Because let’s face it, sometimes it’s a bit of a pain in the rear! Check out the video below…
All too often we lefties are overlooked by designers and developers. We only make up 12% of the population to be fair! However, it is hoped that through participating in this day we can raise awareness of the need for ambidextrous product designs.
Fun Fact: Did you know that some people are scared of left-handed things? Check out my article on Sinistrophobia!
If you can’t attend an event, why not at least take one of your lefty friends out for lunch or a coffee?
Or if you’re right-handed, spend the day trying to perform tasks with your non-dominant hand to get a small taste of what it is like. Examples might be using the computer mouse or trackpad with your left hand. Or, if you need to use scissors, see how useless they become when held in your non-dominant hand.
Join In On Social Media With #LeftHandersDay
You can also take part in national left-handed day on social media by using the #LeftHandersDay hashtag.
Share your lefty-centric photos and videos with other southpaws around the world. Or, if you have nothing to hand, you can just share this article or the handy graphic below!
Left-Handers Day Poster To Print
Get your friends, family, and colleagues involved by printing out our left-handers day poster. Or why not share it on social media to help spread the word about this special day? If you do, please make sure to link back to this page.
If you’d prefer to print this out click here to download a larger version of the lefthanders day poster (opens in a new window).
National Left Handed Day Sales!
Here’s my suggestion for this yearly event. Every year on August 13th, guitar stores worldwide should have a sale where only the left-handed models are discounted. Do it. Do it.
Thomann Lefty Day Sale! Thomann has heavily discounted a number of left-handed guitars to celebrate the event. Click to shop the sale.
Hot Deal! TrueFire is the world’s largest online guitar lesson resource and is currently offering an incredible 50% discount on subscriptions.
And while you’re at it, how about also rocking some awesome sales on National Guitar Day?
Are you planning on celebrating National Left Handed Day 2024?
Lefty Facts, Celebrities, and Gifts
Left Handed Facts & Statistics
Did you know that compared to right-handers, left-handed people are:
- 11 times more likely to have allergies
- More likely to be male
- Twice as likely to experience migraines
- At an advantage in certain sports
- Considered as being more creative
Further Reading: 25 Amazing Facts About Left-Handed People
Famous Left-Handers Who Made History
From artists and scientists to political leaders and athletes, left-handers have left an indelible mark on the world. We can count incredible people such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Nikola Tesla, and Barack Obama as fellow southpaws.
Further Reading: 100+ Famous Left-Handed People
Left Handed Gifts
Finding the perfect product or gift for a left-handed person can be a fun yet challenging task, especially in a world dominated by right-handed designs. Thankfully, there’s an array of specially designed tools, instruments, and gadgets that cater specifically to lefties, making our daily lives easier and more comfortable this leftie day!
Further Reading: Products & Gifts That Lefties Will LOVE!
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Take Up Left Handed Guitar!
If you’re reading this article then chances are that you are left-handed. So, If you don’t already play, why not let me help you get started with left handed guitar? Check out my free in-depth Beginner Guide to learn everything you need to know!
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