Celebrate International Naked Reading Day: Let It All Hang Out With a Good Book
Why July 5th Is the Perfect Day to Bare Your Soul—and Everything Else—Through Literature
Every July 5th, bibliophiles and body freedom advocates unite to celebrate a quirky, confidence-boosting holiday: International Naked Reading Day. As the name suggests, it’s a day to strip away more than just the distractions of daily life; it’s a day to strip down completely and enjoy the simple pleasure of reading in the nude.
Where Did This Come From?
Like many of the best unofficial holidays, International Naked Reading Day doesn’t have a formal origin story. But it’s become a beloved tradition within the naturist community, often shared across social media with the hashtag #NakedReadingDay. Whether you’re soaking up some sun on a nude beach or curled up in your birthday suit at home, the goal is the same: combine the liberating experience of nudity with the introspective joy of reading.
Why Read Naked?
Reading while nude isn’t just a novelty, it’s a natural pairing for those who embrace body freedom. Here’s why:
Body Positivity: Reading nude can help normalize your own body in its natural state, free of shame or judgment. It’s a quiet, personal way to practice self-acceptance.
Relaxation: Without clothes, you’re literally shedding barriers, creating a calm, comfortable space that enhances focus and mindfulness.
Connection: For social naturists, naked reading gatherings (book clubs, beach reads, or backyard sessions) are a low-pressure way to engage with others in a meaningful, respectful setting.
How to Celebrate
You don’t have to be part of a naturist group to take part in the fun. Here are a few easy ways to join in:
Pick a Book You Love: Fiction, non-fiction, poetry or anything that brings you joy.
Choose Your Setting: Indoors with a cozy blanket or outside under the sun (just remember sunscreen if you go outdoors!).
Share the Experience: Post a tasteful photo of your book and bare feet, or the view from your hammock (with the right angles, of course), and tag it with #NakedReadingDay.
Host a Naked Book Club: Whether virtually or in person, invite fellow readers to discuss a great read while embracing body freedom.
Make It About More Than Just One Day
While International Naked Reading Day is celebrated on July 5th, its message can resonate year-round: you don’t have to be clothed to be cultured. Reading in the nude reminds us that vulnerability can be empowering, and that our love for stories, knowledge, and comfort doesn’t require anything more than our authentic selves.
So this July 5th, find your favorite book, find your favorite spot, and enjoy the freedom to read just as you are, naturally.
It's extremely relaxing. Wife and I often sit on our front porch in warmer weather and read and drink coffee. Often enough the mail person and delivery people are no longer surprised.