It's My Party Day

Categories:: Fun
Tags:: Family Lifestyle
Where:: United States
Date change rule:: Every October 11
Holiday emoji:: 🥳

It’s My Party Day invites you to celebrate yourself and your personal joys every October 11. Go ahead, cry if you want to, or simply indulge in whatever makes you happy. Treat yourself to a favorite meal, listen to empowering music, or spend time on a cherished hobby. Make this day uniquely, wonderfully yours.

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Expected It's My Party Day Deals

While we wait for official 2027 promotions to drop, history shows that It’s My Party Day inspires a range of self-care and indulgence deals. Look for special offers from beauty retailers like Sephora and Ulta Beauty on personalized products. Coffee shops such as Starbucks and Dunkin’ might offer discounts on custom drinks or baked goods. Food delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash could feature promotions on your favorite comfort foods. Retailers like Target and Amazon may highlight deals on books, music, or hobby supplies. Streaming services like Spotify and Netflix often curate themed playlists or watchlists. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as October 11 approaches.

Platform Guide for It's My Party Day

Instagram

Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #ItsMyPartyDay. Share photos of how you’re celebrating yourself, from a favorite treat to a cozy self-care moment.

TikTok

Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #ItsMyPartyDay. Create short videos showcasing your personal party, whether it’s a dance-off to your favorite song or a ‘treat yourself’ haul.

Facebook

Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #ItsMyPartyDay. Post about your favorite nostalgic party memories or what makes you feel celebrated today.

It's My Party Day Hero

Lesley Gore

Lesley Gore (1946–2015) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress, best known for her 1963 hit single 'It's My Party.' At just 16 years old, she became a pop sensation, embodying the voice of teenage girls navigating heartbreak and self-assertion. Gore went on to have a successful career, releasing several other hits and becoming an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Her iconic song continues to inspire the spirit of It's My Party Day.

History of It's My Party Day

The party in the song was actually a Sweet 16 party, and it wasn’t Lesley Gore’s. When songwriter Seymour Gottlieb told his daughter, Judy, that she had to invite her grandparents to her party, she had a fit. More accurately, she cried. When Gottlieb told her, “Don’t cry,” she came back with, “It’s my party, and I’ll cry if I want to!”

Her retort inspired Gottlieb to sit down and write the lyrics to a song, which he sent to his writing partner, who sent them to a composer. The song became a treacly threnody about a girl who sees her boyfriend leave her party with another girl, instead of about having her grandparents hanging out with her friends.

It was the Chiffons who first recorded “It’s My Party.” Helen Shapiro also recorded it, but her version wasn’t released before Gore’s.

As kids, Lesley and her younger brother, Michael, entertained guests at their parents’ parties by belting out Rodgers and Hart and Gershwin tunes at the piano. By 15, Lesley knew she wanted to be a professional singer and talked her parents into getting a vocal coach. When her mother protested that she didn’t want to have to drive from Tenafly, New Jersey, into Manhattan once a week, the coach arranged to pick up his protégé at the George Washington Bridge.

Lesley cut some demos, and through her cousin, they reached Quincy Jones, a young producer at Mercury Records. She recorded ‘It’s My Party’ on March 30, 1963. That night, Jones ran into legendary producer Phil Spector at Carnegie Hall, and when he learned that Spector planned to record the song with the Crystals, Jones left the concert, pressed 100 copies, and sent them out to radio stations the next day.

Lesley Gore’s record reached #1 in about a month.

It's My Party Day timeline

1946

Broadway Baby

Six-month-old Lesley Gore can hum all the songs she hears.

1963

That's All, Folks

Pop star Lesley gets a check for about $16,000 from Mercury Records — her total compensation from then until 1989.

1981

Only One Oscar

Lesley's brother wins the Academy Award for Best Original Song for the theme song from "Fame," which is nominated against "Out Here On My Own," from the same film, which they wrote together.

1999

On Stage

Lesley realizes her lifelong ambition to sing on Broadway when she stars in ‘Smokey Joe's Café.’

How Businesses Can Celebrate It's My Party Day

Local businesses can honor It’s My Party Day by offering personalized experiences and special promotions. Bakeries and cafes could feature ‘treat yourself’ specials on custom cakes or gourmet coffees. Spas and salons might offer discounts on pampering services like massages or manicures. Retailers could curate ‘self-love’ gift baskets or provide personalized shopping experiences. Restaurants might encourage solo diners with special menus or offer a complimentary dessert for those celebrating themselves.

It's My Party Day FAQs

When is It's My Party Day?

It’s My Party Day in 2026 falls on Sunday, October 11, offering a perfect weekend opportunity for self-celebration and personal indulgence.

What is the origin of It's My Party Day?

The day draws inspiration from Lesley Gore’s iconic 1963 hit song ‘It’s My Party,’ a timeless anthem of teenage angst and self-expression. It encourages individuals to embrace their feelings and celebrate themselves authentically.

How many people celebrate It's My Party Day?

While no official statistics track its observance, the sentiment of It’s My Party Day resonates widely with anyone seeking a moment for self-indulgence and personal expression. Social media platforms often see a surge in related posts and personal stories.

What is the significance of 'It's My Party' as a song?

Lesley Gore’s ‘It’s My Party’ became a massive hit in 1963, capturing the universal feeling of heartbreak and the desire to control one’s own emotional narrative. It’s an anthem for owning your feelings and asserting your individuality, even in difficult moments.

How to Celebrate National It's My Party Day

Have a party
All you need is friends, food and age-appropriate beverages. And music! A good start would be Lesley Gore's ‘It's My Party,’ followed by her other hits, ‘Judy's Turn to Cry,’ and the defiant ‘You Don't Own Me.’
Crank up the Karaoke
Karaoke is online now! Use your phone to download an app, and turn it into a karaoke machine. Get a party pass for two days of unlimited access to a catalog of thousands of songs.
Party on
Make a list of all the famous parties you can think of. For example, the Communist Party, the Know-Nothing Party, and the Donner party.

5 Facts About Crying That Will Blow Your Mind

Tears are chemically different
There is scientific evidence that emotional tears have more protein than tears shed when chopping an onion.
Tears come from the heart
For centuries, people believed that when emotions ran high, tears originated in the heart, which generated water vapor to cool itself off, then rose into the head, where condensation occurred in the eyes and produced tears.
Tears come from glands
In 1662, Niels Stensen, a Danish scientist, discovered that tears come from the lacrimal gland in each eye.
Tears come from flying monkeys
The world's foremost expert on crying, Dutch professor Ad Vingerhoets, recounts numerous theories about why we weep, including an idea in the 1960s that because humans evolved from aquatic apes, we developed tears to help us survive in saltwater.
Tears and blood are wet
An unsubstantiated theory from a biochemist in 1985 said that crying was the body's way of removing toxic substances that build up in the blood when we're stressed.

Why We Love National It's My Party Day

Everybody loves a party
Somewhere about four years of age, we all catch on to the tradition of celebrating birthdays with parties that stretches our greedy imaginations into our futures. It's a tradition that originated with the Egyptians, who marked the anniversary of the day the pharaoh was transmogrified into a god upon taking the throne.
‘It's My Party’ straddles music ages
Lesley Gore's hit song came to be in the waning days of what we remember as Elvis Presley's rock 'n' roll age. It rocketed up the charts just ahead of the British invasion, which ushered in the music of The Beatles, whose innovations would change the sound of popular music forever and transcend teendom.
We love nostalgia
Sure, we should live in the present, but a walk down memory lane turns out to be good for you, emotionally and physically. For example, nostalgia literally makes you feel warmer in cold temperatures; makes you more optimistic; counteracts memory loss; makes you feel you belong and makes you feel younger.