Arctic Sea Ice Day takes place every year on 15 July. Created by the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) in the United States, the day raises awareness of the rapid decline of Arctic sea ice and the consequences this holds for wildlife, weather, and the global climate. It encourages people to learn about...
National Orange Chicken Day takes place on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, celebrating one of the most popular dishes in American Chinese cuisine. The day honours the sweet, sticky, citrus-glazed fried chicken made famous by Panda Express, and it gives fans of the dish a reason to order a plate, attempt a homemade version, or simply...
National Respect Canada Day takes place on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. It is a lesser-known observance that encourages people across Canada to treat one another with respect, civility and kindness, while celebrating the diversity of cultures and communities that make up the country. Although it appears widely on calendar-of-days websites, its precise origins are not...
Developmental Disability Professionals Day takes place on 15 July each year and recognises the people who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Observed annually in the United States, it was established by N.A.Q., the national organisation that certifies and represents these professionals, to thank a workforce whose contributions often go unseen. What is Developmental...
National Give Something Away Day takes place every year on 15 July, encouraging people across the United States and beyond to part with something they no longer need and pass it to someone who does. Founded in 2015 by self-described giver Linda Eaton Hall-Fulcher, the day promotes generosity in all its forms, from donating clutter...
National Gummi Worm Day is celebrated every year on 15 July, marking the day the squiggly, fruit-flavoured sweet first wriggled its way onto shelves. It is an unofficial American food holiday that gives candy lovers an excuse to enjoy one of the most playful confections ever made. The day honours the gummi worm, a chewy...
National Clean Beauty Day takes place on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. It is an annual observance that raises awareness of clean beauty: cosmetics and personal-care products formulated with safer, transparent ingredients, produced ethically and packaged with the environment in mind. The day encourages people to look more closely at what goes into the products they...
National D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome Day takes place every year on 16 July and raises awareness of DRESS syndrome, a rare but life-threatening reaction to certain medications. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, 16 July. The day is organised by the DRESS Syndrome Foundation to support patients and families, educate the public and the medical community, and...
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...