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National No Excuses Day, celebrated every September 27, is your annual reminder to set aside worries and actively pursue enjoyment. This day encourages you to stop procrastinating on fun and make cherished memories with loved ones. Take a break from daily demands, embrace spontaneity, and commit to experiencing joy today.
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Expected National No Excuses Day Deals
While National No Excuses Day isn’t typically tied to widespread commercial deals, the spirit of the day encourages treating yourself to experiences and small indulgences. Look for local businesses offering special packages on activities like escape rooms or bowling. Entertainment venues like Cineplex and Dave & Buster’s might see increased traffic for spontaneous outings. Retailers such as Amazon or Target could inspire impulse buys for hobbies or self-care. Consider a special meal out at a favorite restaurant like The Keg Steakhouse + Bar or a coffee shop like Tim Hortons. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as September 27 approaches.
Platform Guide for National No Excuses Day
TikTok
Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #NoExcusesDay. Share short videos of you overcoming a ‘fun’ excuse, like trying a new hobby or spontaneously meeting friends.
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #NoExcusesDay. Post photos or reels of your ‘no excuses’ adventures, from trying a new recipe to exploring a local park.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #NoExcusesDay. Share your ‘no excuses’ plans with your community and invite friends to join in.
National No Excuses Day Hero
Tony Robbins
History of National No Excuses Day
National No Excuses Day is a young holiday. In 2019, SCENE’s membership reached the milestone number of 10 million. As Canada’s largest entertainment-related loyalty program, the organization and its board decided to go big with their celebrations. With the help of its partners (Canada’s Scotiabank and the Cineplex chain of movie theaters), SCENE used the milestone as part of a publicity campaign to mark September 27 as, you guessed it, National No Excuses Day.
The day is for people to prioritize time for shared social experiences and to shine a spotlight on just how often we are making excuses and opting to stay in. Does making excuses to stay in sound like you? Well, this is your day to get out there and spend some quality time with those who you care about.
National No Excuses Day timeline
Canadian film producers Nat Taylor and Garth Drabinsky open the first “Cineplex” theater in Toronto’s “Eaton Centre.”
Cineplex Entertainment and Scotiabank team up to launch SCENE, the loyalty program that allows members to earn and spend points on things like movie tickets, meals, sporting goods, even a points-earning pre-movie trivia game played on theatergoers’ smartphones.
SCENE members are granted the extra advantage of an additional ten percent off movie tickets on Tuesdays, the day of the week historically known for low movie-theater crowd numbers.
SCENE membership reaches the ten-million mark, which amounts to over a quarter of Canada’s population (around 37 million as of mid-2020, by U.N. figures).
How Businesses Can Celebrate National No Excuses Day
Local businesses can champion National No Excuses Day by encouraging spontaneous enjoyment and offering easy ways to participate. Restaurants could feature ‘No Excuses’ specials on popular dishes or drinks, inviting patrons to treat themselves. Entertainment venues like bowling alleys or mini-golf courses might offer last-minute discounts for walk-ins. Retailers could highlight products that facilitate immediate fun or self-care, such as quick craft kits or ready-to-eat gourmet items. Promote the idea of seizing the moment and making no excuses for a little joy.
National No Excuses Day FAQs
When is National No Excuses Day?
National No Excuses Day 2026 falls on Sunday, September 27. It’s the perfect day to break free from procrastination and embrace pure fun.
Who founded National No Excuses Day?
National No Excuses Day was founded by SCENE, a Canadian loyalty program focused on entertainment. The initiative aimed to remind people to prioritize enjoyment amidst life’s demands.
Why is it important to have a 'no excuses' mindset?
Embracing a ‘no excuses’ mindset can significantly boost personal well-being by encouraging action, reducing stress, and fostering a sense of accomplishment. It empowers individuals to take control of their happiness.
How can I celebrate National No Excuses Day?
Celebrate by identifying one fun activity you’ve been delaying and doing it. This could be anything from trying a new restaurant to spending quality time with family or pursuing a forgotten hobby.
National No Excuses Day Activities
Dine with friends
Grab some friends, have a bite, and enjoy great food and company. Better yet — get 50 times the regular bonus points when you visit one of SCENE’s 800-plus restaurant partners.
Make it “date night”
Start the weekend off right by treating yourself and your favorite person. Get together and make plans to see that movie you've been waiting for (you know the one).
Indulge in some live sports
Circumstances permitting, go make some noise as you watch your favorite team play their league rivals! No matter what the specific entertainment, just get out with friends and take some time to make memories that last — and National No Excuses Day will consider its mission accomplished.
FIVE AMAZING FACTS ABOUT TORONTO EATON CENTRE
Not that kind of Cadillac
The “CF Toronto Eaton Centre” has had the “Cadillac Fairview” initials in its name since, in 2015, the property management company acquired the contract to oversee operations at the famous shopping mall, hotel, and business park.
What have you been “Eaton”?
CF Toronto Eaton Centre still bears the name of the once-dominant chain of Canadian department stores, “Eaton’s,” a business analogous to Sears or Woolworth, but one that went bankrupt in 1999.
A big claim to stake
Eaton Centre, as a result of mass-transport influx, downtown location, and steady tourist traffic, is the busiest mall in the continent of North America.
“He’ll be back”
The business hub, in addition to its retail outlets, also contains the management school of Ryerson University, which is the alma mater of James Cameron, the three-time Oscar winner known for “Avatar” and “Titanic.”
The art of the double arcade
CF Toronto Eaton Centre’s architecture is modeled after that of Milan, Italy’s “Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II,” a shopping mall that’s a major landmark in that city, named after Italy’s first king.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL NO EXCUSES DAY
Everybody needs some “me time”
National No Excuses Day is whatever you choose to make it, so long as it brings you joy. It's easy to let our daily trials and tribulations get the best of us. We all get tired; we all have responsibilities. But on this day you can celebrate you for all that you are. Grab a friend and do what you love to do.
It’s about togetherness
Yes, it’s a day definitely about you — but the immediate extension of that is the people that matter most around you. It’s a chance to catch up, share your space and conversation, and most importantly, live some moments that you know you’ll remember.
It’s just for fun
We’ve unlocked offers for National No Excuses Day so you can make the choice for fun, whether that’s trying a new dish, seeing a movie, or rocking out to live music. This is a day for you to have a blast and do something different. See all the epic offers at scene.ca/NoExcuses.
National No Excuses Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 27 | Sunday |
| 2027 | September 27 | Monday |
| 2028 | September 27 | Wednesday |
| 2029 | September 27 | Thursday |
| 2030 | September 27 | Friday |
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