World Kebab Day is celebrated on the second Friday of July each year, falling on 10 July in 2026. The day honours one of the world's most beloved street foods, from the Turkish shish and doner to the countless regional variations enjoyed across the globe. It was created to recognise the cultural significance and history...
Matariki is the Māori New Year, marked in Aotearoa New Zealand by the mid-winter rising of the Matariki star cluster. In 2026 the public holiday falls on Friday, 10 July. It is a time for remembrance of those who have died, for celebrating the present with family and community, and for looking ahead to the...
National Capybara Day is celebrated each year on 10 July, and in 2026 it falls on a Friday. The day honours the capybara, the world's largest rodent, and gives people across the globe a reason to learn about this calm, sociable semi-aquatic mammal of South America. It began as a memorial to a much-loved pet...
Global Energy Independence Day is an annual observance held on 10 July that champions the worldwide shift towards renewable and alternative energy sources. In 2026 it falls on Friday 10 July, a date chosen to coincide with the birthday of inventor Nikola Tesla, whose pioneering work on alternating current shaped the modern electricity supply. The...
Every summer in the UK, millions of flying ants suddenly take to the skies in a mass emergence that startles and fascinates in equal measure. One moment, the pavement is quiet – the next, it’s crawling with winged insects on a mission. This natural event, known as National Flying Ant Day, is more than just...
World Population Day 2026 shines a spotlight on one of the most critical issues facing our planet: the challenges and opportunities created by a growing global population. This international awareness event encourages everyone to consider how population trends impact health, development, and the environment, while inspiring positive action for a more sustainable future. What is...
Mark your calendars for an exciting event coming up in 2026! National Mojito Day 2026 is the perfect opportunity for mojito lovers and aficionados to celebrate their favorite cocktail. Here's everything you need to know about this refreshing event. When is National Mojito Day 2026? National Mojito Day 2026 falls on Thursday, July 11, 2026....
National Free Slurpee Day takes place on Saturday, 11 July 2026, when 7-Eleven gives away free small Slurpee drinks at participating stores across the United States. The date is chosen for its connection to the 7-Eleven brand, since 11 July reads as 7/11 in the American month-day format. It has become one of the best-known...
National Cheer Up the Lonely Day takes place every year on 11 July, falling on Saturday, 11 July 2026. The day encourages people to reach out to anyone who may be feeling isolated or forgotten, whether that is an elderly neighbour, a housebound relative, or a friend going through a difficult time. It is a...
National Simplicity Day is a day dedicated to embracing simplicity in all aspects of life. This observance encourages people to step back from the complexities of modern living and focus on the simple things that bring joy and contentment. It’s an opportunity to declutter, disconnect from technology, and reconnect with nature, mindfulness, and meaningful relationships....
National Different Colored Eyes Day takes place on 12 July each year, falling on Sunday, 12 July 2026. The day celebrates people who have two differently coloured eyes, a striking and rare characteristic known as heterochromia, and invites everyone to appreciate the natural variety found in human appearance. How to Celebrate National Different Colored Eyes...
The Twelfth, also known as Orangemen's Day, is an annual Ulster Protestant celebration held on 12 July across Northern Ireland. It commemorates the victory of the Protestant King William of Orange over the Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. In 2026 the Twelfth falls on Sunday, 12 July, and...
The International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms takes place on 12 July each year. Established by the United Nations General Assembly, the day raises awareness of the health, environmental, and economic damage caused by sand and dust storms, and promotes coordinated action to reduce their impact on communities around the world. What is...
Embrace Your Geekness Day takes place every year on 13 July. It is a light-hearted celebration of the niche passions, deep knowledge, and enthusiastic obsessions that make geek culture so rewarding. In 2026 it falls on Monday, 13 July. How to Celebrate Embrace Your Geekness Day The whole point of the day is to lean...
World Shark Day is observed every year on July 14th to celebrate one of the ocean’s most iconic and misunderstood creatures. This global awareness day seeks to promote shark conservation, challenge negative stereotypes, and raise awareness about the vital role sharks play in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems. As apex predators, sharks are essential to ocean...
National Break Free From the Big Three Day takes place on 14 July each year and encourages people to let go of the things that no longer serve them. It began as a campaign around switching mobile phone providers, but it has grown into a broader prompt to identify the unhelpful habits, draining relationships, and...
National Tape Measure Day falls on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. It is a light-hearted day that celebrates one of the most useful tools in any toolbox, the humble tape measure. The date marks the anniversary of 14 July 1868, when Alvin J. Fellows of New Haven, Connecticut, was granted a United States patent for the...
World Orca Day takes place on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. It is an international day dedicated to celebrating orca, also known as killer whales, and to raising awareness of the threats they face in the wild. The day was launched by cetologist Dr Ingrid N. Visser and the Orca Research Trust, and it now draws...
Pandemonium Day takes place every year on 14 July and invites everyone to abandon their tidy routines and embrace a day of cheerful chaos. It is a light-hearted, unofficial holiday that celebrates spontaneity, disorder and the joy of letting go. Rather than treating chaos as something to fear, the day reframes it as an opportunity...
Shark Awareness Day takes place on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. The day works to replace fear with understanding, challenging the frightening image of sharks promoted by films and headlines, and drawing attention to the urgent need to protect species that are under serious threat. It encourages people to see sharks as vital ocean predators rather...
World Chimpanzee Day is an annual celebration of chimpanzees and a rallying call for their conservation. It takes place on 14 July each year, and in 2026 falls on Tuesday 14 July, marking the anniversary of the day in 1960 when Dr Jane Goodall first arrived in what is now Gombe Stream National Park to...