Mad Hatter Day

Mad Hatter Day is a holiday that celebrates the iconic character from the classic story Alice in Wonderland. It’s a chance to embrace your silly side and enjoy the playful, whimsical nature of the Hatter.

History

Mad Hatter Day is celebrated on October 6, inspired by the illustration of the Hatter’s hat with a price tag reading “10/6,” which referred to ten shillings and sixpence—the cost of the hat in the story.

Interesting Facts

• The first official Mad Hatter Day was celebrated in 1988.
• Alice in Wonderland has been translated into 125 languages.
• The story has been adapted for film more than 40 times.
• The character of the Hatter was not present in the earliest manuscript version of the book.
• Salvador Dalí created 13 watercolors inspired by different scenes from the story.
• The Hatter may have been based on real-life inventor Theophilus Carter, who designed a bed-shaped alarm clock.

How to Take Part

There are lots of fun ways to celebrate! Watch your favorite Alice in Wonderland movie adaptation, put on a quirky hat, or host a themed party with friends. However you join in, the goal is to have fun and channel the spirit of the Mad Hatter.

When is Mad Hatter Day in 2025?

Mad Hatter Day is observed on October 6 each year.

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