Flitch Day celebrates one of England's most charming and unusual marriage customs: the awarding of a flitch, or side, of bacon to couples who can prove they have not regretted a single day of their marriage for a year and a day. The day is observed on 19 July and draws on a tradition rooted...
Flight Attendant Safety Professionals' Day takes place on 19 July 2026 and recognises the cabin crew members whose primary job is to keep air passengers safe. Far from being only a service role, flight attendants are federally certified safety professionals trained to handle fires, evacuations, medical emergencies, and decompression. The day in the United States...
Lake Superior Day takes place on Sunday, 19 July 2026, falling as it always does on the third Sunday of July. The annual observance honours the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area and encourages the communities of Ontario, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan to protect the waters they share. It is the only...
Colombia Independence Day, known in Spanish as El Grito de Independencia (The Cry of Independence), is celebrated every year on 20 July. In 2026 it falls on Monday, 20 July. The day commemorates the events in Bogotá in 1810 that set in motion Colombia's long struggle for freedom from Spanish colonial rule, and it remains...
Global Hug Your Kids Day is celebrated on the third Monday of July each year, which falls on Monday, 20 July 2026. The day encourages parents and carers around the world to show their children affection through the simple, powerful gesture of a hug, and to remember not to take a single day with them...
National Get Out of the Dog House Day falls on Monday, 20 July 2026, observed every year on the third Monday of July. Despite the name, the day has nothing to do with actual dogs. It is a light-hearted prompt to make amends with anyone you have upset, fallen out with, or quietly disappointed, using...
National Fortune Cookie Day falls on Monday, 20 July 2026, celebrating the crisp, folded cookie with a slip of paper tucked inside. Best known as the sweet finale to a meal at an American Chinese restaurant, the fortune cookie has a surprisingly tangled history, and this food holiday is the perfect excuse to crack one...
National Pennsylvania Day takes place on Monday, 20 July 2026, honouring the second state to join the Union and one of the most historically significant places in the United States. Part of the National Day Calendar series that celebrates each US state in turn, the day invites Pennsylvanians and admirers of the Keystone State to...
National Wiffle Ball Day takes place on Monday, 20 July 2026, celebrating the perforated plastic ball that turned driveways, gardens and car parks across the United States into makeshift baseball diamonds. The day honours a simple backyard invention from 1953 that has entertained generations without the need for expensive kit or a full-sized field. It...
Friends Day, known across Latin America as Dia del Amigo, falls on Monday, 20 July 2026. It is a day for marking the people who matter most outside of family, with friends gathering over food and drinks to celebrate their bonds. It is observed most enthusiastically in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile and Spain, where it...
International Boombox Day is a celebration of the portable stereo that became one of the defining icons of 1980s popular culture. It falls on 20 July each year, and in 2026 lands on Monday 20 July, inviting music lovers to crank up the volume and pay tribute to the boombox and the era it soundtracked....
National Ugly Truck Day is a light-hearted celebration of the battered, beaten up, and gloriously imperfect trucks that keep on running no matter how rough they look. It falls on 20 July each year, and in 2026 lands on Monday 20 July, inviting truck owners to show off their dented, rusty, and well-worn workhorses with...
National Craft for Your Local Shelters Day takes place every year on 21 July and encourages people to make handmade toys, blankets, and supplies to donate to animal shelters in their community. It is a simple, low-cost way to support rescue animals and the staff who care for them, without needing to adopt or make...
National Be Someone Day takes place on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. It is a day dedicated to ending child abuse and encouraging adults to step up and become a positive, protective presence in a child's life. Founded by Project Harmony and National Day Calendar, the day is built around a simple but powerful idea: it...
Guam Liberation Day is observed every year on 21 July, marking the day in 1944 when United States forces landed to retake the island from Japanese occupation during the Second World War. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, 21 July. It is the largest and most significant public celebration on Guam, blending solemn remembrance with...
Invite an Alien to Live with You Day falls on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. This light-hearted, unofficial holiday encourages people to embrace their love of science fiction, friendly extraterrestrials, and a little cosmic imagination. The date is no accident: it marks the birthday of the late comedian Robin Williams, whose breakout role as the alien...
National Junk Food Day falls on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. The day gives food lovers across the United States permission to set aside calorie counting for 24 hours and enjoy their favourite crisps, burgers, sweets, fizzy drinks and fried snacks without a hint of guilt. It is a light-hearted celebration of the indulgent treats that...
No Pet Store Puppies Day is an annual awareness day that asks people not to buy puppies from pet shops or websites that source animals from large-scale commercial breeding operations. It falls on Tuesday 21 July 2026 and is run by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the United States...
National Lamington Day is celebrated across Australia every year on 21 July, honouring one of the country's most cherished sweet treats. The lamington is a square of sponge cake coated in chocolate icing and rolled in desiccated coconut, a humble dessert that has become a national icon. In 2026, National Lamington Day falls on Tuesday,...
Legal Drinking Age Day is observed every year on 21 July in the United States. The day commemorates the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984, which set the minimum age to purchase alcohol at 21 across all states, and it serves as a prompt to talk about responsible drinking, underage drinking, and the dangers...
Every year on July 22, World Brain Day brings global attention to the importance of maintaining brain health across all ages. This day encourages everyone - from children to older adults - to adopt habits, support research, and reduce stigma around neurological conditions. What is World Brain Day? World Brain Day was established by the...