Congress Designates June 12, 2025, as 'National Seersucker Day' to Celebrate the Iconic Summer Fabric

This resolution officially designates June 12, 2025, as “National Seersucker Day,” setting off a summer of sartorial recognition. It further names every Thursday following that date through the end of August 2025 as “Seersucker Thursday,” and dedicates the entire month of June 2025 as “Seersucker Appreciation Month.” Essentially, Congress is putting a formal stamp of approval on celebrating the lightweight, puckered fabric that’s long been a staple of warm-weather dressing, especially in the South.

The Fabric of Tradition

For those unfamiliar, seersucker is the ultimate hot-weather clothing because of its unique weave. The resolution explains that the name comes from the Persian words for “milk and sugar,” referring to the alternating smooth and puckered stripes created by weaving cotton, linen, or silk threads at different tensions. This texture prevents the fabric from sticking to your skin, which is a big win when the humidity hits 90%. The resolution highlights the fabric’s history, noting its popularity in the American South since the mid-1800s and its modern revival led by New Orleans businessman Joseph Haspel.

Why Congress Cares About Your Summer Suit

This isn't just about fashion; it’s about tradition and agriculture. The resolution specifically recognizes the tradition of “Seersucker Thursday” in the Senate, which was started by former Senator Trent Lott in 1996 and recently revived. It also takes a moment to honor the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, who helped bring the tradition back, and recognizes Senator Raphael Warnock for continuing the practice. For everyday people, this resolution is a nod to a U.S. industry, noting that the fabric relies on cotton—a crop grown by thousands of family farms across the country, like the 3,500 in Georgia alone.

What This Means for Your Closet

Since this is a resolution and not a law, there are no mandates, but it does encourage a nationwide cultural moment. It invites everyone in the U.S. to participate by wearing their best warm-weather clothes on National Seersucker Day and every Seersucker Thursday (which, in 2025, will run from June 12 through the last Thursday in August). Beyond the general public, the resolution encourages local governments and clothing industry groups to team up and actively promote wearing seersucker. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to pull out that light blue striped jacket or dress, Congress just gave you a three-month window to do it.