Red Hat Society Day2026 · Date · History
Red Hat Society first-party material identifies 25 April as its official birthday and the anniversary of the first gathering on 25 April 1998.
About Red Hat Society Day
Red Hat Society Day is observed on 25 April as the Red Hat Society’s official birthday.
The organization links the date to the first Red Hat Society gathering, held on 25 April 1998.
Why Red Hat Society Day matters
The day is a community anniversary centered on the Red Hat Society’s themes of friendship, fun and connection among members.
It marks the society’s founding gathering rather than a government or statutory holiday.
History of Red Hat Society Day
The Red Hat Society identifies Sue Ellen Cooper as its founder and traces the wider movement to 1998.
Its official handbook states that the first Red Hat Society gathering took place on 25 April 1998.
The same handbook identifies 25 April as Red Hat Society Day and the official RHS birthday.
The reviewed first-party material does not establish when the anniversary itself was first formally named Red Hat Society Day, so that point remains unresolved.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
7 fields not established in reviewed sources
How to Observe Red Hat Society Day
Celebrate with a local Red Hat Society chapter or member group if you participate in the organization.
Use the day to reconnect with friends or organize a social gathering.
Learn about the society’s 1998 origin and founder Sue Ellen Cooper.
Follow current Red Hat Society guidance for official events, membership customs or chapter activities.
Keep the anniversary meaning distinct from unrelated red-hat organizations or campaigns.
Red Hat Society Day Facts
Red Hat Society Day falls on 25 April.
The Red Hat Society calls it the organization’s official birthday.
The date commemorates the first Red Hat Society gathering on 25 April 1998.
The Red Hat Society identifies Sue Ellen Cooper as its founder.
The reviewed first-party sources do not establish the first year in which the annual anniversary was formally called Red Hat Society Day.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Red Hat Society — About / founder history (opens in a new tab)
Membership Organization History
Red Hat Society — official handbook (opens in a new tab)
Membership Organization Handbook
Red Hat Society — Red Hat Society Day (opens in a new tab)
Membership Organization
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Red Hat Society Day?
25 April annually; current organizer material covers 2026 The documented recurrence rule is: 25 April.
Does Red Hat Society Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Red Hat Society Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Red Hat Society community anniversary/celebration. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes Red Hat Society Day?
The documented basis is: Red Hat Society first-party material identifies 25 April as its official birthday and the anniversary of the first gathering on 25 April 1998.. Supporting evidence includes Red Hat Society — Red Hat Society Day. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is Red Hat Society Day international or country-specific?
No single country is assigned to this observance. Its documented scope is: Red Hat Society community anniversary/celebration. Use that scope rather than assuming worldwide or country-specific status.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-10-01.
When is Red Hat Society Day?
It is observed on April 25.
Why is it on April 25?
The Red Hat Society says the date is the anniversary of its first gathering, held on April 25, 1998.
Who founded the Red Hat Society?
The organization identifies Sue Ellen Cooper as its founder.
Is Red Hat Society Day a public holiday?
No. It is an organization and community anniversary, not a statutory public holiday.
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