01/22/2026
Minnie Mouse's Polka Dot Day history centers on January 22nd, established by Disney in 2016 to celebrate her iconic style, honoring her 1928 debut in Steamboat Willie with her signature red-and-white dots, though the pattern itself originated in 1800s Swiss textiles and gained fame alongside the polka dance, with Minnie cementing it as a fashion staple through the decades, inspiring designers and fans to wear dots in tribute!