National Pet Choking Prevention Day takes place every year on 22 June and aims to educate pet owners about the often-overlooked risk of choking in dogs and other animals. The day was created by Bow Wow Labs together with veterinarian Dr Judy Morgan, and it promotes practical, vet-approved steps that can keep pets safe while...
National Take Your Cat to Work Day takes place on Monday, 22 June 2026 and invites cat owners to bring their feline companions along to the workplace. Promoted by Pet Sitters International, the day opens Take Your Pet to Work Week and gives cats their moment before the dogs arrive later in the week. It...
National Chocolate Eclair Day falls on Monday, 22 June 2026, and celebrates one of the best loved creations in French patisserie: the chocolate eclair. This light choux pastry, filled with cream and crowned with glossy chocolate icing, has its own day in the calendar, and 22 June is the moment to bake a batch, visit...
World Camel Day is observed every year on 22 June to celebrate the camel and to raise awareness of its importance to food security, climate resilience and the livelihoods of pastoral communities. The day was founded in 2009 by Pakistani camel scientist Dr Abdul Raziq Kakar, and it has since grown into an international occasion...
National HVAC Tech Day is observed every year on 22 June, falling on a Monday in 2026. The day recognises the heating, ventilation and air conditioning technicians who keep homes and businesses comfortable, often working in extreme heat, cramped spaces and demanding conditions. It is a chance to show appreciation for a trade that is...
Injury Awareness Week runs from Monday 22 to Friday 26 June 2026. Led by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), it is a UK campaign that raises awareness for victims of negligence and the lasting impact of needless injuries. What is Injury Awareness Week? No-one expects or chooses to be needlessly injured, but negligence...
Children's Hospice Week is the UK's annual awareness week for children's hospices and palliative care services. Run by national charity Together for Short Lives, the week celebrates the work of children's hospices and raises vital funds for the families they support. In 2026 it takes place from Monday 22 June to Sunday 28 June. What...
World Female Ranger Week takes place from Monday 22 June to Sunday 28 June 2026, although the official campaign also recognises the 23–30 June dates used in some countries. Founded by adventurer Holly Budge through her charity How Many Elephants, the week amplifies the voices and stories of women working on the front line of...
Rose Awareness Week 2026 takes place from Monday 22 June to Sunday 28 June 2026. The week celebrates the UK's most beloved garden flower, with activities led by The Rose Society UK, garden centres, growers, and horticultural charities. It is timed to coincide with the peak of the rose season, when public and private gardens...
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) takes place on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, marking the 13th annual celebration of women working in engineering across the world. Organised by the Women's Engineering Society (WES), the day focuses global attention on the achievements of women engineers and the urgent need to attract more women into the profession....
International Widows Day is observed on 23 June each year. The United Nations day shines a light on the human rights issues, poverty, and stigma faced by hundreds of millions of widows around the world. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday 23 June. What is International Widows Day? International Widows Day is a United Nations...
National Detroit-Style Pizza Day falls on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. The day celebrates the rectangular, deep-pan pizza that originated in Detroit in 1946, known for its thick airy crust, cheese caramelised right to the edges, and a layer of sauce ladled on top. It is a chance for pizza lovers across the United States to...
National Let It Go Day takes place every year on 23 June, and in 2026 it falls on a Tuesday. The day encourages people to release grudges, regrets, worries, and physical and digital clutter that no longer serve them, using the midpoint of the year as a natural moment to reset and move forward with...
National Hydration Day takes place on 23 June each year, raising awareness of the importance of staying properly hydrated, particularly during the hot summer months and physical activity. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, 23 June. The day was founded to honour a coach whose innovation helped athletes avoid the dangers of dehydration. What is...
National Pecan Sandies Day falls on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, celebrating one of America's best-loved shortbread cookies. The buttery, crumbly biscuit studded with chopped pecans has a devoted following, and this food holiday gives bakers and snackers alike a reason to fill their kitchens with the smell of toasted nuts and brown sugar. How to...
St John's Day, also known as the Nativity of John the Baptist or Midsummer, falls on 24 June each year. It is one of the oldest fixed feast days in the Christian calendar and is celebrated as a national holiday in countries including Spain, Portugal, Estonia, Latvia, Finland, and Quebec. The day blends Christian and...
National Writing Day takes place on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, the UK's annual celebration of the power and pleasure of creative writing. Run by the charity First Story, the day invites people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to pick up a pen, pencil, or laptop and put words on the page. Schools, libraries, writers,...
Patagonian New Year falls on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, marking the moment the Mapuche peoples of southern Chile and Argentina welcome the return of the sun after the longest night of the southern winter. Known in the Mapuche language, Mapudungun, as We Tripantu or Wiñoy Tripantu, the occasion celebrates the renewal of nature and the...
National Parchment Day falls on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. Despite the name, it does not celebrate the ancient writing material made from animal skins. Instead it honours culinary parchment paper, the coated baking paper that makes cooking and clean-up easier. The day is observed on the last Wednesday in June each year and was founded...
International Fairy Day is celebrated every year on 24 June, inviting people around the world to embrace folklore, imagination, and the magic of fairies. Falling close to Midsummer, when fairies are traditionally said to be at their most active, it is a day for whimsy, wonder, and a little enchantment. How to Celebrate International Fairy...
Festa Junina is one of Brazil's most cherished cultural celebrations, a series of colourful June festivals honouring three Catholic saints. The headline date is 24 June, which falls on a Wednesday in 2026 and marks the feast of Saint John the Baptist, the most important of the festivities. Across the country, communities gather for music,...
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