Nook Shopping seasonal event
Nook Shopping seasonal events are minor events in Animal Crossing: New Horizons that offer one or more unique items to purchase via Nook Shopping. This mechanic was introduced in the 1.2.0 April Free Update. Unlike standard events, seasonal events are not celebrated in-game aside from the items and are not unlocked until the day of the event; this is done by checking via the internet to verify if the date is accurate, meaning they cannot be accessed prior to the event date by manipulating the Nintendo Switch system clock. Each seasonal event lasts around a month and features one to four unique items, a description of that event or the items in the real-world, and the countries or regions it is celebrated in.[nb 1] Seasonal items from Nook Shopping do not appear in the catalog.
All items are available in all regions at the same time, with the exception of the Summer and Winter Solstices, which have different dates in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres beginning in version 1.6.0.
Contents
List of events[edit]
Event | Dates | Item(s) | Region(s) | Version Added | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mother's Day | May 1 – 31 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.2.0 | Mother's Day is a day for saying "thank you" to that warm, loving person who always watches over you. What should go into a gift mug? How about all your love, for starters? |
International Children's Day | June 1 – 30 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.2.0 | This event is for celebrating children growing up in good health, while thanking those who raised them. If you've ever been a good kid or raised one, flip your cape in a superhero way! (Handmade Cape) |
![]() |
This event is for celebrating children growing up in good health, while thanking those who raised them. Those who behold your new crown will be compelled to kneel before your royal...royalness. (Handmade Crown) | ||||
Father's Day | June 1 – 30 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.2.0 | Father's Day is when we say, "Thanks for watching out for me, Dad!" But what should go into a gift mug for fathers? How about all your love, for starters? |
Summer Solstice | Northern Hemisphere: June 7 – July 6 Southern Hemisphere: December 1 – 31[nb 2] |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
1.2.0[nb 3] | The summer solstice is the day with the most daylight all year. Wear this sunflower crown under the never-setting sun and maybe your crush will notice you![nb 4] (Sunflower Crown) |
![]() |
The summer solstice is the day with the most daylight all year. But every day is sure to feel sunny and bright with this sunflower-motif rug around! (Sunflower Rug) | ||||
Winter Solstice | Northern Hemisphere: December 1 – 31 Southern Hemisphere: June 7 – July 6[nb 2] |
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
1.2.0[nb 5] | The winter solstice is the day with the least daylight all year. Put on this sweater to send chilly Old Man Winter running!"[nb 6] (Midwinter Sweater) |
![]() |
The winter solstice is the day with the least daylight all year. This wallpaper depicts that mystical shining light of clear winter skies, the aurora borealis. It's so magical that you'll forget how cold it is outside! (Aurora Wall) | ||||
Tanabata | July 1 – 31 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.3.0 | Celebrated on July 7th, this is the one day that the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi—represented by the stars Vega and Altair—can meet. Write a wish on tanzaku paper, hang it from bamboo, and wish on the stars! |
Cowboy Festival | August 1 – 31 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.4.0 | Many countries have their own cowboy-themed celebrations, but this one is inspired by Brazilian traditions. We hope this springy ride-on toy will help you get into the spirit! |
Cowherd & Weaver Girl Day | August 1 – 31 | ![]() ![]() |
Asia | 1.4.0 | Based on the star-crossed story of two lovers who were only allowed to meet once per year. Perhaps you'll think of reuniting with someone dear to you when you wear this special outfit. |
Grape Harvest Festival | September 1 – 30 | ![]() |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
1.4.0 | Inspired by festivities in Spain, Italy, France, and Germany, this fun festival sees participants don traditional garb for dancing and a large parade to celebrate the grape harvest. Please enjoy your ceremonial basket! |
Moon-Viewing Day | September 7 – October 8 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.4.0 | Admiring the moon is a long-held tradition, but our celestial neighbor is especially beautiful as it hangs in the sky at this time of year. Please accept this commemorative moon rug as an event souvenir. |
Ōmisoka | December 26 – 31 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.6.0 | In Japan, many celebrate the new year with toshikoshi-soba ("year-passing soba") for good luck. The noodles' length is a symbol of long life, and the ease of cutting them represents cutting away misfortunes. |
Silvester | December 26 – 31 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.6.0 | A Berliner Pfannkuchen is a type of German pastry filled with jam and topped with sugar—not unlike a jelly donut. They're available year-round, but are a traditional treat in Germany for New Year's celebrations. |
Nochevieja | December 26 – 31 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.6.0 | You eat las doce uvas de la suerte ("the 12 grapes of luck") at midnight on New Year's Eve for good fortune. As the bell tolls 12, you eat one grape for each ring. That's not a lot of time to eat 12 grapes! |
New Year's Eve | December 26 – 31 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.6.0 | No party to celebrate the new year is complete without everybody raising a glass of sparkling cider together. Reflect on the past year and wish everyone a good year to come… Cheers! |
Shōgatsu | January 1 – 15 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.6.0 | Japanese tradition has it that Toshigami-sama, a god of the new year, visits each house on the first of the year to bless it. The kadomatsu is like a signpost to welcome him in. (Kadomatsu) |
![]() |
In Japan, kagami-mochi ("mirror mochi") is set out as an offering to Toshigami-sama. On January 11th, you break the mochi apart and eat it, sharing out the spirit contained within for good health. (Kagamimochi) | ||||
![]() |
Shime-kazari are Japanese rope decorations said to purify the home. They welcome Toshigami-sama in and keep impurities out. Place one on your door to protect yourself from misfortune! (New Year's Shimekazari) | ||||
New Year's Day | January 1 – 15 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.6.0 | This salad, a staple of New Year's celebrations in Russia, came about at the end of the 19th century. It was invented by Lucien Olivier, but since his recipe wasn't publicized, nobody knows the "official" way to make it. (Olivier Salad) |
![]() |
![]() |
An arch bearing the Gregorian calendar's number for the new year. If you pass beneath this arch while carrying your hopes and dreams in your heart, you're certain to have a good year! (2021 Celebratory Arch) | |||
![]() |
![]() |
Yut Nori is a traditional Korean board game. Instead of dice, it is played with wooden sticks called "yuts." Play it with family on New Year's, but don't get so into it that you have the first fight of the year! (Yut Nori) | |||
![]() |
Asia | Some folks put out zodiac figurines or statuettes to protect their houses and invite good luck throughout the year. Leave out this decoration for good fortune! (Zodiac Ox Figurine) | |||
Big Game Celebration | January 15 – February 15 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
1.7.0 | Whether a championship is on the line or it's a showdown with a rival team, folks love to get into the spirit of the competition with all kinds of football-themed decor and game-day accessories. Go, team! |
Setsubun | January 25 – February 3 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.7.0 | Mainly celebrated in Japan. People throw beans outside as they shout, "Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi!" This is said to ward off "demons," such as sickness and disaster, and invite a year of good health and peace. |
Groundhog Day | January 25 – February 2 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.7.0 | Every year, a special groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2nd. Legend says if it sees its own shadow, winter will continue for another six weeks. If it doesn't see its shadow, spring will arrive early! |
Valentine's Day | February 1 – 14 | ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
1.7.0 | February 14th is Valentine's Day. Celebrated worldwide, people give cards, chocolates, flowers, and other gifts to sweethearts and to others who may be dear to them. |
Lunar New Year | February 10 – 17 | ![]() |
Asia | 1.7.0 | The beginning of the lunisolar new year is celebrated in many parts of Asia. Hanging certain red and gold decorations is said to bring peace, happiness, or good fortune! (Lunar New Year Decoration) |
![]() |
The start of the lunisolar new year is celebrated in many parts of Asia. In some areas, such as China, children are given red envelopes filled with money to wish for their good health. Don't spend it all in one place! (Lucky Red Envelope) | ||||
Seollal | February 10 – 17 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.7.0 | The start of the lunisolar new year is celebrated in many parts of Asia. In South Korea, children are given small bags filled with money to wish for their good health. Don't spend it all in one place! |
Hinamatsuri | February 25 – March 3 | ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
1.8.0 | On this day celebrated across Japan, families wish for their girls to grow up healthy and happy. Many will decorate their homes with dolls representing the wedding of an emperor and empress, seated between bonbori lanterns. |
π Day | March 1 – 14 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.8.0 | On March 14th, or 3/14, we honor the mathematical constant π (pi), whose first digits are 3.14. In honor of π and its critical importance to the math of circles, many choose to enjoy a circle of their own: a pie! |
Shamrock Day | March 10 – 17 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
1.8.0 | No matter where you live, this holiday is a great chance for everyone to show off their shamrock spirit! On this day, folks across the world will decorate buildings, food, and themselves with all the emerald green they can! |
April Fools' Day | March 26 – April 1 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.9.0 | Beloved by some, reviled by others, April 1st—April Fools' Day—is often full of practical jokes and funny fibs. Just remember: the best pranks are ones where both the prankster AND the pranked are laughing! |
Singmogil | April 1 – 10 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.9.0 | Celebrated in South Korea, this is a day for planting trees and caring for our forests. Traditionally, people plant forsythia shrubs, and their eventual flowering is said to herald the arrival of spring. |
Prom | April 1 – 30 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
1.9.0 | Mainly celebrated in the USA, prom marks the end of the high-school year with a formal dance. Students wear fancy dresses and tuxedos, and at the finale, they'll often elect a Prom King and a Prom Queen. |
Nature Day | April 15 – 22 | ![]() |
![]() |
1.9.0 | Use this day to think about and take action for the Earth's environment. Pick up trash, plant trees, recycle... No matter where you live, there are many ways to do your part to make the world a healthier, happier place. |
Item list[edit]
Nook Shopping seasonal items in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Includes data sourced from this Item Spreadsheet, compiled by 6480, noizhub, Ricky, chaiinchomp, saberslime, robotic_scarab, mollumisc, sunmarsh, kyrokey, obstinateRixatrix, jackiwi, Zalex, SuperHamster, kait, hyuum, Azarro, Czarcasm, cinnamon_swirlix, astronomyfortwo, Welcius, glowtopia, BriKun, Alyrei, dodocodes.com, StevieCoops, sneeze, Shiny190, TwistedPeach, LavaToaster, capstone, vmario, rocklamp, Alexis, and Aeon. |
Gallery[edit]
Summer Solstice – Northern Hemisphere
Winter Solstice – Southern Hemisphere
New Year's Eve (Ōmisoka/Silvester/Nochevieja)
Shōgatsu (including Zodiac Ox Figurine)
Notes[edit]
- ↑ An event's region does not affect the items' availability; all items are available worldwide.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Prior to version 1.6.0, this event occured from June 7 to July 6 in both hemispheres.
- ↑ The Sunflower Rug was added in version 1.6.0.
- ↑ Prior to version 1.6.0, this read This fun festival celebrates the arrival of summer. It's said that folks wear flower crowns and dance for good health and new love in the coming year. Maybe your crush will notice you in your sunflower crown!
- ↑ The Aurora Wall was added in version 1.6.0.
- ↑ Prior to version 1.6.0, this read "The day of the winter solstice has the shortest period of daylight. In the Southern Hemisphere, folks prepare for the cold weather with sweaters like this to send Mr. Winter running!