Shopper FAQ

For Shoppers

What is Stationery Store Day?

It's a holiday celebrating brick-and-mortar stationery shops founded by Kristina Burkey, owner of Calliope in Massachusetts.

When is it?

Stationery Store Day takes place every year on the first Saturday in August.

How do you celebrate? What do I do?

Well the best and most fun way is to SHOP!

We have a list of stationery stores by location spanning the whole WORLD! See what shops are near you and go check them out! 

If you have a tight budget, share your local or favorite shops on social and joining their mailing list are great ways to support them!

I still don't get it.

Being a small business owner is tough. Being a NICHE small business is even tougher. People who own specialty shops feel so passionately about the thing they sell, that they ONLY have that one thing. Luckily there are people ALSO love that thing and when it comes to paper, Stationery Store Day exists to link these 2 groups together!

By shopping, you keep these businesses open, help your local economy thrive, and ensure your community is vibrant and diverse.

By sharing on social, you give your local shop visibility to people outside your town and encourage the owner because they feel seen and supported.

That's what SSD is all about.

Where can I get the official merch?

Shops carrying the official merch will be marked with a pencil icon starting in July.

Not every shop has all merch so if you're looking for something in particular we suggest calling (shudder) or messaging the shop ahead.

Calliope carries the full line of merch (plus exclusives!)

I'm planning an event for Stationery Store Day! Can you promote my event on the SSD site?

We do not promote individual events on our site but if you tag us @stationerystoreday on Instagram we are happy to repost it!

If you have any other questions not answered here, please fill out the contact form and we'll get back to you!