The Office Fun Facts & 2027 Calendar Connections
Hello fans (and prospective fans) of The Office!
Following are the connections we dropped throughout the calendar. Did we miss some… sure! With nine seasons and 201 episodes, there was a lot to choose from. Also, our Legal Team would like us to tell you that many viewpoints or actions expressed by these fictional characters throughout the series are not shared by Nautilus. We think you know that.
Top 10 Fun Facts (If you haven’t watched the show, number 10 is a spoiler alert.)
- If you watched all the episodes back-to-back, it would take approximately 73 hours of non-stop viewing. (Just don’t do it at your office.)
- It almost didn’t survive its six-episode Season 1.
- The show collected 164 major award nominations throughout the series and won 30 major awards overall, including the Peabody Award, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Emmy Awards, Writers Guild Awards, and more.
- It earned 42 Emmy nominations, among its five wins was Outstanding Comedy Series. (It was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series six of its nine years.)
- It helped launch or accelerate the careers of Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Mindy Kaling, Ed Helms, and Ellie Kemper.
- Even though the series ended in 2013, The Office was the most-streamed television show in 2020, crushing Grey’s Anatomy by 17.7 billion minutes. (When Nielsen released its 2022 streaming report, it used The Office's 2020 performance as the benchmark for streaming dominance. Nielsen noted that Stranger Things amassed 52 billion minutes in 2022, which was still below The Office's 57.1 billion minutes in 2020.)
- It produced 14.4 times as many episodes as the original UK version.
- Since moving to Peacock in 2021, The Office has been widely credited as Peacock's biggest subscriber draw with analysts estimating it generated 900,000 subscribers and more than $100 million in revenue.
- In nine seasons, there were seven Regional Managers, but only one World's Best Boss.
- Steve Carell's return in the series finale was kept so secret that many cast members didn’t know until the day he appeared on set. He was left uncredited to preserve the surprise.
We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane.
January 2027
January 29 - National Fun At Work Day
Every day was Fun At Work Day for Michael. For everyone else, it was just Friday.
February 2027
February 14 – Valentine's Day
Angela may have received a key from Dwight, but Phyllis received a life-sized teddy bear and a parade of bouquets. It’s Phyllis for the win!
February 25 – National Chili Day
Kevin had a recipe, a plan, and a dream. National Chili Day reminds us that perfection is fleeting, but carpet stains are forever.
March 2027
March 5 – Employee Appreciation Day
The Dundies. Where recognition was plentiful, qualifications were questionable, and Michael was somehow the proudest person in the room.
March 17 – St. Patrick's Day
Jo wanted to work late, Dwight created “Megadesk,” and Michael finally became a leader and let everyone celebrate. (Meredith had been training for this day all year.)
April 2027
April 1 – April Fool's Day
Jim didn't need April Fool's Day. April Fool's Day needed Jim.
April 15 – World Art Day
From Dunder Mifflin Infinity mock-ups to office-building watercolors, Pam had a palette full of talent – long before she went to art school.
April 22 – Earth Day
Recylops. We question if Dwight recycled because it's good for the planet or because he believes waste is a sign of weakness.
April 28 – Workplace Safety Day
Nobody understood workplace safety better than Darryl. Nobody created more workplace safety hazards than Michael.
May 2027
May 4 – International Firefighters' Day
Who else but Ryan? The official Fire Guy.
May 21 – International Tea Day
A teapot. Perfect for containing bonus gifts, memories, and a couple of years’ worth of unresolved feelings. (If you thought of the Finer Things Club, give yourself 10 bonus points! Who’s counting?)
May 26 – National Paper Airplane Day
Honoring the ancient office tradition of finding creative ways to avoid actual work… with a $2,000 prize.
June 2027
June 4 – National Hug Your Cat Day
Angela. Enough said.
June 26 – World Refrigeration Day
Vance Refrigeration.
July 2027
July 12 – National Intern Day
Luke set a new standard for intern performance... from the bottom up.
August 2027
August 20 – National A Cappella Day
Andy never met a problem he couldn't try to solve with unnecessary harmonizing.
September 2027
September 28 – National Rabies Day
Meredith, Dwight, a bat, and a plastic bag… What could go wrong?
October 2027
October 12 – National Farmer’s Day
Schrute Farms. An authentic beet farm experience Dwight never promised you'd enjoy.
October 15 – National Boss's Day
Being Regional Manager was a job. Being the World’s Best Boss was a management strategy. Results may vary.
October 22 – Eat A Pretzel Day
Stanley’s favorite day at the office.
October 31 – Halloween
Three episodes featured Halloween and various costumes. We still like “Three-Hole Punch Jim” the best.
November 2027
November 10 – International Accounting Day
Somewhere, Oscar and Kevin are playing hate ball. Angela still disapproves.
November 27 – Small Business Saturday
Every small business needs support. Michael's seminar needed Andy.
December 2027
December 8 – National Christmas Tree Day
For the many holiday parties at the office, especially the one when Michael’s relationship crisis means Christmas is cancelled for everyone.