May 31. A yellow sun, yellow ears of wheat, yellow hair. Blondes' Day. The brightest holiday of the year (both in the literal and metaphorical sense). Blondes are loved, hated, envied, and mocked. But one thing is undeniable: they beautify the world. And today is their legitimate day. Time to take out the pink dress, put on sunglasses, and smile at everyone. Even those who think blondes are dumb. Who and When Did They Invent Blondes' Day There is no exact date of the holiday's birth. It was first celebrated in the United States in the early 2000s. Two blonde friends decided: why do brunettes have a day (May 28), but we don't? And they chose May 31. Why? Because summer, warmth, sun, hair naturally fades. Europe caught on in the 2010s. In Russia, the holiday became popular thanks to social media. On May 31, 2026, it's Sunday. Perfect for a party. You can walk until midnight and not worry about tomorrow's work. There is no official status, but on the internet, Blondes' Day is a trend. Posts with the hashtag #BlondesDay gather millions of likes. Myths and Truth About Blondes The most enduring myth: blondes are dumb. Where did it come from? From the French comedy "The Blonde" (1775), where the heroine was naive. Then — the film "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" with Marilyn Monroe. Anecdotes solidified it. In fact, studies have not found a connection between hair color and IQ. On the contrary: women with a high IQ sometimes choose blonde because they like to be underestimated — and then make a comeback. The second myth: blondes are more attractive. This is statistics: in surveys, men more often call blondes sexy. But women more often call brunettes beautiful. The third myth: there are few blondes. In fact, they are 2-5% of the population, but with dyed ones — up to 20% in some countries (the United States, Sweden). The fourth myth: blondes don't age. Light hair masks graying, that's true. But wrinkles and pigmentation on light skin are more visible. So blondes start using wrink ... Read more