National Science Fiction Day

National Science Fiction Day
Date	2 January
Next time	2 January 2026 (2026-01-02)
Frequency	Annual

National Science Fiction Day is unofficially celebrated by many science fiction fans in the United States on January 2, which corresponds with the official birthdate of famed science fiction writer Isaac Asimov. ^[1]

While not a federally-recognized holiday, National Science Fiction Day is recognized by organizations such as the Hallmark Channel ^[2] and by the Scholastic Corporation. ^[3] It is also listed in the National Day Calendar. ^[4]

Suggestions for Celebrating National Science Fiction Day

For those looking to celebrate National Science Fiction Day, here are some recommended books, films, TV series, and games that explore science fiction themes:

Books, TV Shows, and Movies

• Blade Runner – Both the original film and the book Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick explore the themes of artificial intelligence and humanity.
• Blade Runner 2049 – A sequel to the original film, expanding on the philosophical questions about AI and identity.
• Westworld – A TV series that examines the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and consciousness in a futuristic theme park.
• Black Mirror – An anthology TV series exploring dystopian futures and the dark side of technological advancements.
• Love, Death & Robots – An animated anthology series that features stories about futuristic worlds, AI, and human nature.
• The Matrix – A classic film franchise about virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and the human struggle for freedom.
• Alien – A sci-fi horror film series that also delves into AI themes, particularly in the films Prometheus and Covenant.
• Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – An anime series set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, focusing on cybernetic enhancements and the dangers of corporate control.

Video Games

• Cyberpunk 2077 – An open-world role-playing game set in a dystopian future where cybernetic enhancements are commonplace.
• Detroit: Become Human – An interactive narrative game exploring the ethical dilemmas of sentient artificial intelligence.

References

1. Verville, Anne. "National Science Fiction Day". ScienceFictionFantasyHorror.com. Canville Communications. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
2. "National Science Fiction Day". The Ultimate Holiday Site. Hallmark. Archived from the original on January 7, 2011. Retrieved 16 Jun 2012.
3. "National Science Fiction Day Books". Scholastic.com. Scholastic Inc. Retrieved 16 Jun 2012.
4. Adams, Jasmine (2 January 2018). "National Science Fiction Day". KFVS. Retrieved 2018-01-02.