National Sunglasses Day 2025. In prehistoric and historic time, inuit peoples wore flattened walrus ivory glasses, looking through narrow slits to block. National sunglasses day seeks to raise awareness about the importance of wearing sunglasses to protect our eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (uv) radiation.

National sunglasses day seeks to raise awareness about the importance of wearing sunglasses to protect our eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (uv) radiation. Everyone loves a good set of shades… so why not grab your best sunglasses and make some waves at the pool, beach, or just walking down.