| Batman Day | |
|---|---|
 The third Batman Day at Midtown Comics, where a person dressed as Batman meets writers and artists including Frank Miller and Greg Capullo. | |
| Observed by | Batman fans |
| Type | Secular |
| Significance | Celebrating Batman |
| Date | third Saturday in September |
| First time | 2014 |
Batman Day is an annual event organized by DC Entertainment to celebrate and promote Batman.
The first Batman Day was July 23, 2014. It was a date selected by DC Comics and Warner Bros. to celebrate Batman's 75th anniversary and coincide with San Diego Comic-Con 2014. Subsequent Batman Days have been on either the third or fourth Saturday in September.[1][2]
The actual anniversary date of the first appearance of Batman in Detective Comics #27 is March 30, 1939.
Batman Day was established by DC Comics, Warner Bros and DC Entertainment after the first Superman Day was celebrated on June 12, 2013.
Events
[edit]| Year | Date | Refs |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | July 23 | [2] |
| 2015 | September 26 | [2] |
| 2016 | September 17 | [3] |
| 2017 | September 23 | [4] |
| 2018 | September 15 | [5] |
| 2019 | September 21 | [1][6] |
| 2020 | September 19 | [7] |
| 2021 | September 18 | [8] |
| 2022 | September 17 | [9] |
| 2023 | September 16 | [10] |
| 2024 | September 21 | [11][12] |
| 2025 | September 20 | [13] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Asmelash, Leah (September 20, 2019). "Here's where you can see the Bat Signal on Batman Day this Saturday". CNN. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c Donohoo, Timothy B. (September 19, 2019). "What Is Batman Day - and Why Does the Date Keep Moving?". CBR.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2022. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "Batman Day Returns!". DC.com (press release). June 14, 2016. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ "Celebrate Batman Day 2017!". DC Universe Online. September 21, 2017. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ "Celebrate the World's Greatest Detective on Batman Day – September 15, 2018". DC.com (press release). August 15, 2018. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ Lovett, Jamie (September 16, 2019). "Batman Day 2019: Bat-Signal to Shine in Major Cities Around the World". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on July 21, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ "Celebrate Batman Day with HBO Max". DC.com (press release). September 17, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ "Celebrate Batman Day on September 18!". DC.com. September 8, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ Lapin-Bertone, Joshua (September 7, 2022). "When the Dark Knight Fights His Closest Allies". DC.com. Archived from the original on May 20, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ "The World Celebrates Batman Day 2023". DC.com (press release). September 6, 2023. Archived from the original on 7 September 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Batman Day Arrives Saturday, September 21". DC.com (press release). September 10, 2024. Archived from the original on October 1, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ Scanlon, Patrick (September 11, 2024). "Batman Day 2024: Celebrate the Dark Knight on September 21 with Movies, TV Shows, Fan Activations, and More". Cosmic Book News. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ "Batman Day Arrives Saturday, September 20, 2025". DC.com. September 15, 2025. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Batman Day Global Celebration – DC hub page
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