When is World Rock Paper Scissors Day 2022
World Rock Paper Scissors Day 2022
Saturday, August 27, 2022
When is World Rock Paper Scissors Day 2023
World Rock Paper Scissors Day 2023
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Why we celebrate World Rock Paper Scissors Day?
Rock Paper Scissors is a universally applicable game played by both adults and children. It helps to resolve disputes easily. For example, to decide who will walk the dog or more serious matters. It helps to avoid conflicts as well. After all, you can win the game only by your luck; all participants are in equal conditions. It has been existing for several centuries and has many times helped us make difficult decisions. Therefore, on August 27, we invite you to celebrate the World Rock Paper Scissors Day!
As we’ve already mentioned, the game has been existing for several centuries. It was invented in China. It has been transformed several times over its history, and now we call it Rock Paper Scissors. Gradually, it spread around the globe. In the 1920s, the game became popular in the UK. In the USA, it couldn’t gain ground at once. The New York Times published the game rules in 1932, but the Americans recognized it only after The Big Bang Theory series. Due to the global recognition of the game, the World Rock Paper Scissors Association in Ottawa, Ontario established a holiday to honor it. For the first time it was celebrated in 2014.
What Do People Do?
In about 200 BC in China, Rock Paper Scissors used to be played by emperors and military leaders. At that time, it was called shǒushìlìng, which can be translated as “hand commands”. Instead of a rock, scissors and paper, the Chinese used a frog, a slug, and a snake. The thumb showed a frog, as if sitting on a rock and watching everything. The little finger, being the smallest, meant a slug. The pointer finger showed a snake. By the 1700s, the game had reached Japan known as sansukumi-ken – the “fox fist” – with slightly different characters. In the game, the Japanese showed a fox, a hunter, a village, and a tribe leader. In France, there was also a game known as chi-fu-mi. As time went by, the Chinese hand game has conquered the whole world. Besides its traditional Rock Paper Scissors name, it has another one – tsu-e-fa, which means “ready-steady-go”.
Rock Paper Scissors is suitable for any life situation. People show any of the three signs at the same time. Rock wins over scissors, scissors win over paper, and paper wins over rock. Once this game helped to conclude a profitable business deal. Takashi Hashiyama from Japan couldn’t choose a place to hold an auction to sell his works of art. Two auction houses competed for his auction. Finally, the man offered their representatives to play Rock Paper Scissors. The winning house received a tidy profit from sales fees.
People even participate in Rock Paper Scissors competitions. They make the game their hobby or even professional activity. There are a few organizations that provide the opportunity. One of these organizations is the World Rock Paper Scissors Association. They give people a special place to play and offer tips for the victory.
How to Celebrate World Rock Paper Scissors Day?
The World Rock Paper Scissors is celebrated annually on August 27. This day is celebrated all over the world, including in the UK and the USA. Make a small competition with your friends or neighbors. Prepare a pleasant prize for the winner and enjoy the cheerful celebration. Here are some winning tips. Most people show stone – most often these are men. But women prefer to show scissors. Paper is the least popular. Good luck!
World Rock Paper Scissors Day Observances
List of dates for other years
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 27 August | 2019 | World Rock Paper Scissors Day |
| Thursday | 27 August | 2020 | World Rock Paper Scissors Day |
| Friday | 27 August | 2021 | World Rock Paper Scissors Day |
| Saturday | 27 August | 2022 | World Rock Paper Scissors Day |
| Sunday | 27 August | 2023 | World Rock Paper Scissors Day |
| Tuesday | 27 August | 2024 | World Rock Paper Scissors Day |
| Wednesday | 27 August | 2025 | World Rock Paper Scissors Day |
| Thursday | 27 August | 2026 | World Rock Paper Scissors Day |
| Friday | 27 August | 2027 | World Rock Paper Scissors Day |
| Sunday | 27 August | 2028 | World Rock Paper Scissors Day |
| Monday | 27 August | 2029 | World Rock Paper Scissors Day |
| Tuesday | 27 August | 2030 | World Rock Paper Scissors Day |
| Wednesday | 27 August | 2031 | World Rock Paper Scissors Day |
| Friday | 27 August | 2032 | World Rock Paper Scissors Day |
World Rock Paper Scissors Day Video
World Rock Paper Scissors Day Cards
List of Common Holidays in 2022
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 2022 | ||
| Jan 1 - Tues | New Year's Day 2022 | National holiday |
| Jan 6 - Sun | Epiphany 2022 | Christian |
| Jan 7 - Mon | Orthodox Christmas Day 2022 | Orthodox Christian |
| Jan 14 - Mon | Orthodox New Year 2022 | Orthodox Christian |
| Jan 15 - Tues | Makar Sankranti 2022 | Hindu |
| Jan 21 - Mon | Tu B'Shevat 2022 | Jewish |
| Jan 21 - Mon | Martin Luther King Day 2022 | National holiday |
| February 2022 | ||
| Feb 1 - Fri | National Freedom Day 2022 | Observance |
| Feb 1 - Fri | National Wear Red Day 2022 | Observance |
| Feb 2 - Sat | Groundhog Day 2022 | Observance |
| Feb 5 - Tues | Chinese New Year 2022 | Observance |
| Feb 12 - Tues | Lincoln's Birthday 2022 | Observance |
| Feb 14 - Thurs | Valentine's Day 2022 | Observance |
| Feb 18 - Mon | Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2022 | National holiday |
| March 2022 | ||
| Mar 1 - Fri | Read Across America Day 2022 | Observance |
| Mar 1 - Fri | Employee Appreciation Day 2022 | Observance |
| Mar 5 - Tues | Maha Shivaratri 2022 | Hindu |
| Mar 5 - Tues | Mardi Gras 2022 | Christian |
| Mar 6 - Wed | Lent 2019 | Christian |
| Mar 6 - Wed | Ash Wednesday 2022 | Christian |
| Mar 10 - Sun | Daylight Saving Time - begins 2022 | Daylight Saving |
| Mar 17 - Sun | St. Patrick's Day 2022 | Observance |
| Mar 20 - Wed | Spring/Fall - March equinox 2022 | Season |
| Mar 21 - Thur | Purim 2022 | Jewish |
| Mar 21 - Thurs | Holi 2022 | Hindu |
| April 2022 | ||
| Apr 1 - Mon | April Fools' Day 2022 | Observance |
| Apr 3 - Wed | Isra and Mi'raj 2022 | Muslim |
| Apr 13 - Sat | Thomas Jefferson Birthday 2022 | Observance |
| Apr 14 - Sun | Rama Navami 2022 | Hindu |
| Apr 14 -Sun | Palm Sunday 2022 | Christian |
| Apr 15 - Mon | Tax Day 2022 | Observance |
| Apr 16 - Tues | National Library Workers Day 2022 | Observance |
| Apr 18 - Thurs | Maundy Thursday 2022 | Christian |
| Apr 19 - Fri | Good Friday 2022 | Christian |
| Apr 20 - Sat | Holy Saturday 2022 | Christian |
| Apr 20 - Sat | Passover - Starts 2022 | Jewish |
| Apr 21 - Sun | Laylat al Bara'at 2022 | Muslim |
| Apr 21 - Sun | Easter 2022 | Christian |
| Apr 21 - Sun | Earth Day 2022 | Observance |
| Apr 22 - Mon | Easter Monday 2022 | Christian |
| Apr 24 - Wed | Administrative Professionals Day 2022 | Observance |
| Apr 25 - Thurs | Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2022 | Observance |
| Apr 26 - Fri | Orthodox Good Friday 2022 | Orthodox Christian |
| Apr 26 - Fri | Arbor Day 2022 | Observance |
| Apr 27 - Sat | Passover - Final Day 2022 | Jewish |
| Apr 28 - Sun | Orthodox Easter 2022 | Orthodox Christian |
| May 2022 | ||
| May 1 - Wed | May Day 2022 | Observance |
| May 2 - Thur | Yom Hashoah 2022 | Jewish |
| May 2 - Thurs | National Day of Prayer 2022 | Observance |
| May 5 - Sun | Cinco de Mayo 2022 | Observance |
| May 6 - Mon | National Nurses Day 2022 | Observance |
| May 6 - Mon | Ramadan starts 2022 | Muslim |
| May 12 - Sun | Mothers' Day 2022 | Observance |
| May 15 - Wed | Peace Officers Memorial Day 2022 | Observance |
| May 18 - Sat | Armed Forces Day 2022 | Observance |
| May 22 - Wed | National Maritime Day 2022 | Observance |
| May 23 - Thurs | Lag BaOmer 2022 | Jewish |
| May 27 - Mon | Memorial Day 2022 | National holiday |
| May 30 - Thurs | Ascension Day 2022 | Christian |
| Jun 1 - Sat | Laylat al Qadr 2022 | Muslim |
| June 2022 | ||
| Jun 1 - Sat | Laylat al Qadr 2022 | Muslim |
| Jun 5 - Wed | Eid al-Fitr 2022 | Muslim |
| Jun 6 - Thurs | D-Day 2022 | Observance |
| Jun 9 - Sun | Shavuot 2022 | Jewish |
| Jun 9 - Sun | Pentecost 2022 | Christian |
| Jun 10 - Mon | Whit Monday 2022 | Christian |
| Jun 14 - Fri | Flag Day 2022 | Observance |
| Jun 16 - Sun | Fathers' Day 2022 | Observance |
| Jun 20 - Thurs | Corpus Christi 2022 | Christian |
| Jun 21 - Fri | Summer/Winter Solstice 2022 | Season |
| July 2022 | ||
| Jul 4 - Thurs | Rath Yatra 2022 | Hindu |
| Jul 4 - Thurs | 4th of July - Independence Day 2022 | National holiday |
| Jul 28 - Sun | Parents Day 2022 | Observance |
| August 2022 | ||
| Aug 4 - Sun | Friendship Day 2022 | Observance |
| Aug 11 - Sun | Day of Arafat 2022 | Muslim |
| Aug 11 - Sun | Tisha B'Av 2022 | Jewish |
| Aug 11 - Sun | Eid al-Adha 2022 | Muslim |
| Aug 14 - Wed | Raksha Bandhan 2022 | Hindu |
| Aug 15 - Thurs | Assumption of Mary 2022 | Christian |
| Aug 19 - Mon | National Aviation Day 2022 | Observance |
| Aug 21 - Wed | Senior Citizens Day 2022 | Observance |
| Aug 23 - Fri | Krishna Janmashtami 2022 | Hindu |
| Aug 26 - Mon | Women's Equality Day 2022 | Observance |
| Aug 31 - Sat | Muharram 2022 | Muslim |
| September 2022 | ||
| Sept 2 - Mon | Ganesh Chaturthi 2022 | Hindu |
| Sep 2 - Mon | Labor Day 2022 | National holiday |
| Sep 8 - Sun | National Grandparents Day 2022 | Observance |
| Sep 10 - Tues | Ashura 2022 | Muslim |
| Sep 11 - Wed | Patriot Day 2022 | Observance |
| Sep 17 - Tues | Constitution Citizenship Day 2022 | Observance |
| Sep 23 - Mon | Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2022 | Season |
| Sept 29 - Sun | Navratri 2022 | Hindu |
| Sept 30 - Mon | Rosh Hashana 2022 | Jewish |
| October 2022 | ||
| Oct 7 - Mon | Child Health Day 2022 | Observance |
| Oct 7 - Mon | Dussehra 2022 | Hindu |
| Oct 9 - Wed | Leif Erikson 2022 | Observance |
| Oct 9 - Wed | Yom Kippur 2022 | Jewish |
| Oct 14 - Mon | Sukkot 2022 | Jewish |
| Oct 14 - Mon | Columbus Day 2022 | National holiday |
| Oct 16 - Wed | Boss's Day 2022 | Observance |
| Oct 21 - Mon | Shemini Atzeret 2022 | Jewish |
| Oct 22 - Tues | Simchat Torah 2022 | Jewish |
| Oct 27 - Sun | Diwali 2022 | Hindu |
| Oct 31 - Thurs | Halloween 2022 | Observance |
| November 2022 | ||
| Nov 1 - Fri | All Saints' Day 2022 | Christian |
| Nov 2 - Fri | All Souls Day 2022 | Christian |
| Nov 3 - Sun | Daylight Saving Time - ends 2022 | Daylight Saving |
| Nov 10 - Sun | The Prophet's Birthday 2022 | Muslim |
| Nov 11 - Mon | Veterans Day 2022 | National holiday |
| Nov 28 - Thurs | Thanksgiving Day 2022 | National holiday |
| Nov 29 - Fri | Black Friday 2022 | Observance |
| December 2022 | ||
| Dec 2 - Mon | Cyber Monday 2022 | Observance |
| Dec 1 - Sun | Advent 2022 | Christian |
| Dec 6 - Fri | St Nicholas Day 2022 | Christian |
| Dec 7 - Sat | Pearl Harbor Remebrance Day 2022 | Observance |
| Dec 17 - Tues | Wright Brothers Day 2022 | Observance |
| Dec 22 - Sun | Winter/Summer Solstice 2022 | Season |
| Dec 23 - Mon | Hanukkah/Chanukah - Starts 2022 | Jewish |
| Dec 24 - Tues | Christmas Eve 2022 | Christian |
| Dec 25 - Wed | Christmas Day 2022 | National holiday |
| Dec 26 - Thurs | Kwanzaa -thru Jan 1 2022 | Observance |
| Dec 30 - Mon | Hanukkah/Chanukah - Final Day 2022 | Jewish |
| Dec 31 - Tues | New Years Eve 2022 | Observance |
