The Singles' Day, or Bachelors' Day, originated at Nanjing University in 1993. Singles' Day celebrations spread to several other universities in Nanjing during the 1990s. 11 November (11/11), consisting of four 1's, was chosen as it represents four singles.
Significance: Biggest shopping day in the world
Next time: 11 November 2022
Celebrations: Shopping, festivals, clubs/bars
Date: 11 November
What Is Singles' Day?
Singles' Day is a holiday celebrated by unmarried people in China and is known for being the largest online shopping event in the world.