National Handwriting Day

National Handwriting Day is celebrated on January 23rd of each year.

In 1977, WIMA (Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association) created National Handwriting Day.  They chose the birthday (January 23rd) of patriot John Hancock, best know for his large signature on the Declaration of Independence.

​Since that time, there have been all sorts of
  • writing events,
  • workshops,
  • cursive camps for kids
  • cursive coaching to teach the teachers
  • comic and graphic novel workshops,
  • Signature learning classes
  • Thank You Card sessions
  • and even "Writers of the Declaration" sessions to help promote handwriting.  

The CampaignForCursive.com has more ideas for hosting events to promote the use of cursive writing.  Check out all the benefits of learning and using cursive has on the physical body, brain development, and intellect on their website!