Every First Friday · Every Month · Every City on Earth
World 1st Fri-Day is the only internationally recognized holiday that occurs on the first Friday of every single month — twelve times per year, without exception, without negotiation.
Founded in 2009 by a loose coalition of bartenders, night shift workers, and people who simply could not wait for the last Friday of the month, 1st Fri-Day has since grown into a global institution observed across many countries.
The rules are simple: arrive somewhere that serves drinks, order what you want, and acknowledge that today is a holiday. No decorations required. No family obligations. No apologies.
Conceived by the International 1st Fri-Day Beverage Commission in 2021, The First Light represents the exact sensory experience of realizing today is a holiday. Citrus-forward, dangerously smooth, and completely irresponsible in the best way.
METHOD: Shake tequila, grapefruit and elderflower over ice. Double-strain into a highball over large ice. Dash bitters. Top with sparkling water. Express grapefruit peel. No garnish debate.
Bars, brands, and venues worldwide apply to become certified 1st Fri-Day establishments. The application is free. The prestige is considerable.