National Ceiling Fan Day falls on September 18 — and if you've never heard of it, that's fair. It's a small industry observance, not a federal holiday. But the idea behind it is worth five minutes of your time either way: your ceiling fan is one of the cheapest ways in your house to cut a cooling bill, and most people aren't using it right.
SmaFan is marking the day, September 18–21, with [up to 75% off] on select ceiling fans — details are a few sections down.
National Ceiling Fan Day at a Glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | September 18, every year |
| Started by | Fanimation, in 2013 |
| The point | Get people to use ceiling fans instead of cranking the AC as summer winds down |
Everyone Else Gives You Manual Tips. Your Fan Should Just Know.
Most "how to celebrate" advice for this day boils down to three chores: check that your blades spin counterclockwise in summer, remember to turn the fan off when you leave the room, and remember to turn the AC down when the fan's doing the work. All correct. All things you have to remember to do, every single day, or the savings don't happen.
A smart ceiling fan removes the "remember to" part. Set a schedule once and it changes direction on its own between seasons, runs on a timer instead of all night, and can hand off to your thermostat instead of fighting it — see how to integrate a smart ceiling fan into your home, room by room.
That's really the whole difference between a smart fan and a regular one — not more speeds or a nicer remote, but a fan that keeps up the habit for you. We compare smart vs. regular ceiling fans in detail in a separate piece.
How Much Does "Smart" Actually Save You
We've run the numbers on this elsewhere, so we won't re-derive them here — short version: pairing a ceiling fan with your AC instead of relying on AC alone can meaningfully cut cooling costs, because you can raise the thermostat a few degrees and let the fan handle the comfort. See our ceiling fan vs. AC cost breakdown if you want the math.
The smart-specific savings — from not leaving fans running in empty rooms, mainly — are covered in our smart ceiling fan energy savings breakdown, if you want the specifics before you buy.
Celebrate with 10% Off, 15% Off and 20% Off
For National Ceiling Fan Day, SmaFan is running 10% Off, 15% Off and 20% Off on select ceiling fans, September 18 through September 21. Use code [FAN10], [FAN15], and [FAN20] at checkout.]
Find Your Fan
If you're buying your first smart fan, start with the Smart Ceiling Fan collection — everything in it supports app and voice control out of the box.
Care more about the electric bill than the smart features? The Energy Star Ceiling Fans collection is built around motor efficiency first.
Already happy with your fan and just want the automation? A Smart Switch adds scheduling and app control to an existing fan without replacing it.
FAQ
What is National Ceiling Fan Day?
It's an industry-created observance on September 18, started by fan maker Fanimation in 2013 to encourage people to use ceiling fans as a lower-cost alternative to running the AC as summer ends.
How long does the SmaFan sale last?
September 18 through September 21.
Are smart ceiling fans included in the discount?
Yes — the sale covers the full ceiling fan lineup, including smart models.
Do I need to buy a new fan to get the smart features?
No — if your current fan is in good shape, a smart switch can add scheduling and app control without a full replacement.
Not a bad excuse to actually use the day for something: pick a fan (or a switch), let it handle the schedule, and stop thinking about it until next September 18.
