The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a Catholic celebration held each year on 16 July. It honours the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title as patroness of the Carmelite Order and is marked across the Catholic world with Masses, processions, and devotional traditions, including the wearing of the brown scapular. In 2026...
National Wedding Invitation Day is observed every year on 16 July. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, 16 July. The day celebrates the artistry and sentiment of the wedding invitation, the small piece of stationery that traditionally announces a couple's big news and sets the tone for the celebration to come. The Story Behind National...
Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day takes place on Thursday, 16 July 2026. The day recognises the contributions of artificial intelligence to everyday life and encourages a serious conversation about how the technology should be developed, governed, and used responsibly. It was created in 2021 and is marked around the world by technologists, businesses, educators, and ordinary...
National Atomic Veterans Day falls on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It is a United States observance honouring the service members who took part in atmospheric nuclear weapons tests and the post-war occupation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and who were exposed to ionising radiation in the line of duty. The date marks the anniversary of the...
Guinea Pig Appreciation Day is celebrated every year on 16 July and is dedicated to one of the world's most popular small pets. The day encourages owners and animal lovers to appreciate these gentle, sociable rodents while raising awareness of their welfare and the proper care they need to thrive. How to Celebrate Guinea Pig...
National Corn Fritter Day is a food day observed across the United States every year on 16 July, and in 2026 it falls on Thursday 16 July. The day celebrates the corn fritter, a small, crisp, golden cake of corn and batter that is fried until tender inside and crunchy on the outside. It is...
Fresh Spinach Day takes place every year on 16 July. It celebrates one of the most nutritious leafy greens in the kitchen and encourages people to enjoy spinach at its freshest. From salads and smoothies to soups and side dishes, the day is a tasty reminder of how versatile and good for you this humble...
National Wrong Way Corrigan Day takes place on 17 July each year and commemorates one of aviation's most charming acts of mischief. The day marks the anniversary of Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan's unauthorised 1938 transatlantic flight, when the young pilot took off from New York ostensibly bound for California and landed, twenty-eight hours later, in...
National Peach Ice Cream Day is celebrated every year on 17 July in the United States. The day honours one of summer's best loved frozen treats: ripe peaches blended into smooth, creamy ice cream. Falling in the middle of National Ice Cream Month and at the height of peach season, it is a relaxed food...
Insurance Nerd Day takes place every year on 18 July and celebrates the people who work in the insurance industry. Created to challenge the idea that insurance is a dull career, the day champions the brokers, underwriters, actuaries, claims handlers and agents who keep individuals and businesses protected. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, 18...
National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day is celebrated in the United States on the third Saturday in July, falling on Saturday, 18 July 2026. The day champions strawberry rhubarb wine, a sweet and tangy fruit wine, and was created by Maple River Winery in Casselton, North Dakota. It is a relaxed, glass-in-hand celebration of country winemaking...
National Tropical Fruit Day takes place every year on 18 July, celebrating the colourful, sweet and sometimes wonderfully strange fruits that grow in the warm regions of the world. From mango and pineapple to papaya, passion fruit, lychee and dragon fruit, the day is an invitation to taste something new, learn where these fruits come...
The International Snowdon Race (Welsh: Ras Rhyngwladol yr Wyddfa) is a mountain fell race that sends runners from the village of Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon, Wales' highest peak, and back down again. In 2026 the race takes place on Saturday, 18 July, marking the 49th edition of one of Britain's toughest and best-loved...
National Dapper Your Data Day takes place on Saturday, 18 July 2026. The day encourages individuals and businesses to tidy up, organise, and protect their digital information, treating data hygiene with the same care you might give to dressing smartly. It was created to make the often-dry topics of data management and cybersecurity approachable and...
National Sour Candy Day is celebrated every year on 18 July and honours the tongue-tingling, mouth-puckering world of sour sweets. From Sour Patch Kids to Warheads, the day invites confectionery fans to enjoy their favourite sour treats and try a new one. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, 18 July. How to Celebrate National Sour...
The Festival Of British Archaeology is a fantastic celebration that brings the past to life, inviting people of all ages to discover and explore the rich archaeological heritage of the United Kingdom. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious about the fascinating stories beneath your feet, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage...
National Urban Beekeeping Day takes place on 19 July each year and celebrates the practice of keeping honey bee colonies in towns and cities. The day was established to raise awareness of the role urban beekeepers play in protecting pollinators, to educate the public about the importance of bees, and to encourage more people to...
International Retainer Day takes place on 19 July 2026 and exists to remind anyone who has worn braces or clear aligners of one simple truth: orthodontic treatment does not end when the braces come off. The day raises awareness of retainers, the appliances that hold newly straightened teeth in place, and encourages people to keep...
National Football Day takes place on Sunday, 19 July 2026, celebrating American football and the enormous role it plays in sporting and cultural life across the United States. Held in the middle of summer, the day arrives during the off-season lull, giving fans a chance to look back on past glories and look ahead to...
National Words With Friends Day is celebrated every year on 19 July, honouring the hugely popular mobile word game and the friendly competition it inspires. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, 19 July. The day was created by Zynga, the company behind the game, in partnership with National Day Calendar, and it invites players old...
International Karaoke Day is celebrated every year on 19 July, inviting people around the world to grab a microphone and sing their hearts out. It is a global celebration of karaoke, the much-loved pastime in which amateur singers perform popular songs to a backing track, and it raises awareness of the joy and community that...