An annual event that every DC fan and enthusiast waits for is the legendary Batman Day. This has been a tradition that has been going on since July 23, 2014, when the first event was celebrated on the 75th anniversary of the character’s comic debut in Detective Comics #27 in 1939.
Since then, every year, Batman Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of every September on a yearly basis internationally. This is one of the biggest expressions of fan love and support towards their beloved Caped Crusader.
When Is Batman Day & Why Do DC Fans Celebrate It
The highly anticipated Batman Day this year will be held on September 20, the third Saturday of the month. Whether you are a fan of Christian Bale’s Dark Knight or a fan of Snyder’s DCEU with Ben Affleck’s version, Batman Day is a collective celebration of the influence and impact this character has had on the world.
The main purpose of these annual celebrations is for the fans’ wish to honor the character’s legacy not just in comic books and fictional works, but also as a cultural icon for more than eight decades. It also acts as a gateway for new fans who have just started to get into the character and want to socialise with others who share the same love for the Caped Crusader.
It also provides a highlight of Batman across media like comics, animation, TV, video games, films, and collectibles, showing how he continues to evolve while staying relevant. We have provided a table that lists all the Batman Days that have been celebrated since the initial one on July 23, 2014 (via CBR).
| Date | Year |
| July 23 | 2014 |
| September 26 | 2015 |
| September 17 | 2016 |
| September 23 | 2017 |
| September 15 | 2018 |
| September 21 | 2019 |
| September 19 | 2020 |
| September 18 | 2021 |
| September 17 | 2022 |
| September 16 | 2023 |
| September 21 | 2024 |
| September 20 | 2025 |
And so, for DC Comics, Batman being one of their flagship characters helps drive interest not just in Batman comics but in the entire DC Universe. From their side, the publisher often releases exclusive Batman comics, either free or special editions, in comic shops and digital platforms.
Comic shops, bookstores, and online retailers also release limited-edition Batman merchandise like action figures, clothing, posters, etc. Thus, the whole world comes together to celebrate this larger-than-life character.
DC Superheroes Who Have Their Own Annual Celebrations Apart From Batman
While Batman Day might be getting all the hype due to it fast approaching, DC also officially recognizes other Superhero Days, one of which is Superman Day.
Arguably, the biggest name that DC has under its publishing rights, which started first on June 12, 2013, as part of the Man of Steel promotion (via Days of the Year). Since then, it has been celebrated on the same date every year, honoring the legacy of the first superhero in the world of comics.
Then, we also have Wonder Woman Day, which is celebrated on October 21 each year after the first one on June 3, 2017 (via DC), on the 75th anniversary of the character’s comic debut. The typical celebrations on this day consist of free comics, exhibitions, and female empowerment-focused events.
Apart from the Holy Trifecta, fans also recognise other dates as DC’s Superhero Days, like the Flash Day, which is usually celebrated on February 11th annually, although DC doesn’t recognize it officially.
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