July Awareness Days 2027 (UK) and National Days

There are 153 awareness days, weeks and months in July 2027. The ones people look up most: World Friendship Day / International Day Of Friendship (30 July), International Self-Care Day (24 July), Shark Week (25 to 31 July), Cycle To Work Day (1 July) and World Nature Conservation Day (28 July).

Updated 17 October 2026

137

Single-day events

4

Awareness weeks

12

Awareness months

153

Total events

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Key July 2027 awareness days

1 Jul1 JulThursdayCommunityInternationalCycle To Work Day 2027International · Thu 1 Jul

1–31 JulMonth1 Jul to 31 JulMonthEnvironmentInternationalPlastic Free July 2027International · 1–31 Jul

4 Jul4 JulSundayCommunityInternationalThank You Day 2027International · Sun 4 Jul 14Jul14 Jul14 JulWednesdayFun & QuirkyInternationalNational Nude DayInternational · Wed 14 Jul

24 Jul24 JulSaturdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Self-Care Day 2027Australia · Sat 24 Jul

25–31 JulWeek25 Jul to 31 JulWeekAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaShark Week 2027Australia · 25–31 Jul

28 Jul28 JulWednesdayEnvironmentInternationalWorld Nature Conservation DayInternational · Wed 28 Jul

30 Jul30 JulFridayCommunityInternationalWorld Friendship Day / International Day Of Friendship 2027International · Fri 30 Jul

Awareness Months in July 202712

Independent Retailer Month 2027 Good Care Month 2027 Group B Strep Support (GBSS) Awareness Month 2027 National Picnic Month 2027 Plastic Free July 2027 Sarcoma Awareness Month 2027 National Ice Cream Month 2027 Disability Pride Month 2027 UV Safety Awareness Month 2027 Fibroids Awareness Month 2027 National Anti-Boredom Month #Accessible Outdoors Month 2027

All July 2027 Awareness Days by Date

1 Jul1 JulThursdayEducation & YouthInternationalCanada Day 2027International · Thu 1 Jul

1 Jul1 JulThursdayCommunityInternationalCycle To Work Day 2027International · Thu 1 Jul

1 Jul1 JulThursdayArts & CultureInternationalInternational Reggae Day 2027International · Thu 1 Jul

1 Jul1 JulThursdayFun & QuirkyInternationalInternational Joke Day 2027International · Thu 1 Jul

1 Jul1 JulThursdayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaLove All Budgies Day 2027Australia · Thu 1 Jul

1 Jul1 JulThursdayGlobal & NationalInternationalHong Kong – Establishment DayInternational · Thu 1 Jul

1 Jul1 JulThursdayArts & CultureInternationalJuly MorningInternational · Thu 1 Jul

1 Jul1 JulThursdayBusiness & FinanceUSNational Financial Freedom DayUS · Thu 1 Jul

1–7 JulWeek1 Jul to 7 JulWeekArts & CultureInternationalCreate Week 2026International · 1–7 Jul

2 Jul2 JulFridayFun & QuirkyUSNational I Forgot DayUS · Fri 2 Jul

2 Jul2 JulFridayFun & QuirkyUSNational Disco DayUS · Fri 2 Jul

2 Jul2 JulFridayFun & QuirkyInternationalWorld UFO Day 2027International · Fri 2 Jul

3 Jul3 JulSaturdayEnvironmentInternationalInternational Plastic Bag Free Day 2027International · Sat 3 Jul

3 Jul3 JulSaturdayCommunityInternationalNational Bereaved Parents Day 2027International · Sat 3 Jul

3 Jul3 JulSaturdayEducation & YouthInternationalAlice in Wonderland Day 2026International · Sat 3 Jul

3 Jul3 JulSaturdayBusiness & FinanceInternationalInternational Day of Cooperatives 2026International · Sat 3 Jul 3Jul3 Jul3 JulSaturdayFun & QuirkyInternationalInternational Drop a Rock DayInternational · Sat 3 Jul 3Jul3 Jul3 JulSaturdayFun & QuirkyInternationalDisobedience DayInternational · Sat 3 Jul

4 Jul4 JulSundayArts & CultureInternationalIndependence Day 2027International · Sun 4 Jul

4 Jul4 JulSundayArts & CultureInternationalNational Tom Sawyer Day 2026International · Sun 4 Jul

4 Jul4 JulSundayCommunityInternationalThank You Day 2027International · Sun 4 Jul 4Jul4 Jul4 JulSundayCommunityUSFilipino-American Friendship DayUS · Sun 4 Jul

5 Jul5 JulMondayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaResearch Appreciation Day 2027Australia · Mon 5 Jul 5Jul5 Jul5 JulMondayFun & QuirkyUSNational Bikini DayUS · Mon 5 Jul

5Jul5 Jul5 JulMondayGlobal & NationalInternationalCayman Islands – Constitution DayInternational · Mon 5 Jul 5Jul5 Jul5 JulMondayArts & CultureInternationalCape Verde – Independence DayInternational · Mon 5 Jul 5Jul5 Jul5 JulMondayArts & CultureUSNational Hawaii DayUS · Mon 5 Jul 5Jul5 Jul5 JulMondayGlobal & NationalInternationalAlgeria – Independence DayInternational · Mon 5 Jul 5Jul5 Jul5 JulMondayFun & QuirkyUSNational Workaholics DayUS · Mon 5 Jul 5Jul5 Jul5 JulMondayGlobal & NationalInternationalVenezuela – Independence DayInternational · Mon 5 Jul

5–11 JulWeek5 Jul to 11 JulWeekHealth & WellbeingUKAlcohol Awareness Week 2027UK · 5–11 Jul

5–11 JulWeek5 Jul to 11 JulWeekFood & NutritionUKGreat British Pea Week 2026UK · 5–11 Jul

6 Jul6 JulTuesdayJuly Awareness DaysAustraliaInternational Kissing Day 2027Australia · Tue 6 Jul 6Jul6 Jul6 JulTuesdayGlobal & NationalInternationalMalawi – Independence DayInternational · Tue 6 Jul 6Jul6 Jul6 JulTuesdayArts & CultureInternationalJan Hus DayInternational · Tue 6 Jul

7 Jul7 JulWednesdayFood & NutritionAustraliaWorld Chocolate Day 2027Australia · Wed 7 Jul

7 Jul7 JulWednesdayCommunityInternationalInternational Peace & Love DayInternational · Wed 7 Jul

7 Jul7 JulWednesdayHealth & WellbeingInternationalGlobal Forgiveness DayInternational · Wed 7 Jul

8 Jul8 JulThursdayScience & TechnologyUSNational Video Game DayUS · Thu 8 Jul

8 Jul8 JulThursdayScience & TechnologyInternationalMath 2.0 DayInternational · Thu 8 Jul

8 Jul8 JulThursdayFood & NutritionUSNational Blueberry DayUS · Thu 8 Jul 8Jul8 Jul8 JulThursdayFun & QuirkyUSBe a Kid Again DayUS · Thu 8 Jul

9 Jul9 JulFridayFun & QuirkyUSNational Dimples DayUS · Fri 9 Jul

9 Jul9 JulFridayArts & CultureInternationalFashion DayInternational · Fri 9 Jul

9 Jul9 JulFridayFood & NutritionInternationalWorld Kebab DayInternational · Fri 9 Jul

10 Jul10 JulSaturdayEducation & YouthAustraliaDon’t Step on a Bee Day 2027Australia · Sat 10 Jul

10 Jul10 JulSaturdayAnimals & WildlifeUSNational Kitten DayUS · Sat 10 Jul 10Jul10 Jul10 JulSaturdayFun & QuirkyInternationalInternational Skinny Dip DayInternational · Sat 10 Jul

10 Jul10 JulSaturdayHealth & WellbeingUSChronic Disease Awareness DayUS · Sat 10 Jul

10 Jul10 JulSaturdayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalNational Capybara DayInternational · Sat 10 Jul 10Jul10 Jul10 JulSaturdayEnvironmentInternationalGlobal Energy Independence DayInternational · Sat 10 Jul

11 Jul11 JulSundayCommunityInternationalWorld Population Day 2027International · Sun 11 Jul

11 Jul11 JulSundayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational French Fry Day 2027Australia · Sun 11 Jul 11Jul11 Jul11 JulSundayFun & QuirkyUSNational Swimming Pool DayUS · Sun 11 Jul 11Jul11 Jul11 JulSundayArts & CultureInternationalFlanders – Feestdag van de Vlaamse GemeenschapInternational · Sun 11 Jul

12 Jul12 JulMondayFun & QuirkyInternationalNational Simplicity Day 2027International · Mon 12 Jul

12 Jul12 JulMondayEducation & YouthAustraliaMalala Day 2027Australia · Mon 12 Jul 12Jul12 Jul12 JulMondayScience & TechnologyUSNight of NightsUS · Mon 12 Jul

13 Jul13 JulTuesdayAnimals & WildlifeUSCow Appreciation DayUS · Tue 13 Jul

13 Jul13 JulTuesdayFun & QuirkyInternationalEmbrace Your Geekness DayInternational · Tue 13 Jul

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Planning content for July? See the key dates on the marketing calendar and the lighter days on the social media holidays list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What national days are in July 2027?+

There are 153 national days, awareness days, and observances in July 2027. This includes 137 single-day events, 4 awareness weeks, and 12 awareness months covering health, community, food, education, and more.

What awareness month is July?+

July 2027 is home to 12 awareness months and month-long campaigns. Browse the full list above to discover all the causes and observances being marked throughout the month.

What holidays and special days are in July?+

July 2027 includes 137 single-day events, 4 awareness weeks, and 12 awareness months. These range from international observances and national days to fun and quirky celebrations.

How many awareness days are in July?+

There are 153 total awareness events in July 2027. This includes national days, international observances, awareness weeks, and month-long campaigns. Awareness Days maintains one of the most comprehensive calendars of these events.

What is July known for?+

July is known for 153 awareness days and national observances. It is a key month for awareness campaigns, with 12 month-long observances and 4 awareness weeks running alongside 137 individual days.