International Body Piercing Day celebrates body piercing as a form of self-expression, art, and culture, while promoting the safety and professionalism that protect the people who choose it. It falls on 28 June each year, and in 2026 lands on Sunday 28 June, a date chosen to honour the birthday of the man widely regarded...
National Tapioca Day falls on 28 June each year, a United States food holiday dedicated to the chewy little pearls made from the cassava root. It celebrates tapioca in all its forms, from old-fashioned creamy pudding to the springy pearls bobbing at the bottom of a bubble tea, and invites everyone to cook, drink, and...
The Haybuis Armenian Herb Festival is an annual celebration of Armenia's wild herbs, flowers and the traditional knowledge of foraging and preparing them. Held each summer in the mountain village of Yenokavan in the Tavush region, it brings together cooks, herbalists, craftspeople and visitors to explore how local plants are used in food, medicine, art...
National Camera Day takes place on Monday, 29 June 2026. It celebrates the camera and the art of photography, marking how a once-complex scientific process became an everyday tool that almost everyone now carries in a pocket. The day encourages people to pick up a camera, take pictures, and appreciate the technology that lets us...
Internal Autonomy Day, known in French as Fête de l'autonomie, is an official public holiday in French Polynesia observed each year on 29 June. It marks the territory's status as a self-governing overseas collectivity of France and serves as the opening day of the islands' largest cultural festival. In 2026 it falls on Monday, 29...
National Dieselbilly Day is celebrated every year on 29 June, marking the birthday of guitarist Bill Kirchen, the self-styled "King of Dieselbilly". In 2026 it falls on Monday, 29 June. The day honours dieselbilly, a hard-driving strand of American roots music that fuses rockabilly, honky-tonk, country and the swagger of truck-driving songs. How to Celebrate...
National Almond Buttercrunch Day falls on Monday, 29 June 2026. The day celebrates almond buttercrunch, the crisp, golden confection made by cooking butter and sugar into a brittle toffee, studding it with toasted almonds and coating it in chocolate. It is an informal American food holiday with no single organising body, observed mainly by candy...
Hug Holiday takes place on Monday, 29 June 2026, and encourages people to share a warm, caring hug with those who may need it most. The day was created to highlight the health benefits of hugging, with a particular focus on reaching out to elderly, unwell, isolated and lonely people who can go long stretches...
International Fisherman Day takes place every year on 29 June, recognising the people whose work brings food from the sea to tables around the world. The date coincides with the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, honouring Saint Peter, a fisherman and the traditional patron saint of those who fish. Although the word "international" sits...
International Mud Day takes place on Monday, 29 June 2026, encouraging children, families and early-years settings around the world to get outside and play in the mud. The day champions unstructured outdoor play and the simple, sensory joy of getting gloriously dirty, while celebrating the developmental benefits that come with it. How to Celebrate International...
Love Your Lungs Week 2026 takes place from Monday 29 June to Sunday 5 July 2026. The annual campaign is led by Asthma + Lung UK and dedicated to raising awareness of lung conditions, encouraging people to look after their respiratory health, and raising funds for research, advice, and support for the millions of people...
National Meteor Watch Day falls on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. It is an annual occasion that encourages people to step outside after dark, look up at the night sky, and watch for meteors, the bright streaks of light commonly known as shooting stars. The day celebrates the simple wonder of stargazing and the science of...
National Corvette Day celebrates America's first sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette, on 30 June each year. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, 30 June. The date marks the anniversary of 30 June 1953, when the very first production Corvette rolled off the assembly line in Flint, Michigan, and it is a day for owners, collectors...
National Outfit-of-the-Day Day, often shortened to National OOTD Day, takes place every year on 30 June. It is a light-hearted celebration of personal style that encourages people to photograph and share the outfit they are wearing on social media. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, 30 June. How to Celebrate National Outfit-of-the-Day Day This is...
Democratic Republic of the Congo Independence Day is observed on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, marking the anniversary of the country's independence from Belgium in 1960. It is a national public holiday that commemorates the end of more than seven decades of colonial rule and celebrates the birth of one of Africa's largest nations. The Story...
International Sailor Moon Day takes place every year on 30 June, celebrating Naoko Takeuchi's beloved manga and anime franchise. The date marks the birthday of the series' heroine, Usagi Tsukino, and gives fans around the world an occasion to honour one of the most influential magical girl stories ever created. Founded in 2015, the day...
Early Bird Day takes place every year on 1 July, and in 2026 it falls on Wednesday, 1 July. The day celebrates the simple act of rising early and making the most of the quiet, productive hours of the morning. It takes its name from the well-worn proverb "the early bird catches the worm" and...
National US Postage Stamp Day is observed every year on 1 July in the United States. The day marks the anniversary of 1 July 1847, when the United States Post Office issued its first official adhesive postage stamps. It is a date cherished by philatelists, postal historians, and anyone who appreciates the small printed squares...
American Zoo Day takes place every year on 1 July and celebrates the role that zoos play in the United States. The date marks the anniversary of the Philadelphia Zoo opening to the public on 1 July 1874, making it the first zoo in the country. There is no single governing organisation behind the day;...
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day is a public holiday observed across Hong Kong on 1 July each year. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, 1 July. The day marks the anniversary of the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China in 1997 and the...
Somalia Independence Day is the national day of the Federal Republic of Somalia, observed every year on 1 July. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, 1 July. The date commemorates the union in 1960 of the former British Somaliland and the Italian-administered Trust Territory of Somaliland to form a single, independent Somali Republic. The Story...
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