World Decarbonisation Day takes place each year on 25 June and falls on Thursday, 25 June 2026. The day draws attention to decarbonisation, the process of cutting carbon dioxide emissions from energy, industry, transport and everyday life. It encourages governments, businesses and individuals to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels and towards clean, low-carbon...
National Bomb Pop Day is celebrated on the last Thursday of June, which in 2026 falls on Thursday, 25 June. It marks the height of summer with the red, white and blue rocket-shaped ice pop that has cooled down American afternoons for seventy years. How to Celebrate National Bomb Pop Day This is a day...
Color TV Day is observed every year on 25 June, marking the anniversary of the first commercial colour television broadcast in the United States. On that date in 1951, CBS transmitted a one-hour variety special called Premiere across five East Coast cities, a moment that signalled the beginning of the end for the black-and-white era....
National Catfish Day falls on Thursday, 25 June 2026. The day celebrates US farm-raised catfish, one of America's most popular freshwater fish and a staple of Southern cooking. It was created by Presidential Proclamation in 1987 to recognise the catfish farming industry and encourage people to enjoy this affordable, protein-rich fish. How to Celebrate National...
Bourdain Day is an annual tribute to the chef, author, and travel documentarian Anthony Bourdain, marked every year on 25 June, the date of his birthday. It was created in 2019 by his close friends and fellow chefs Eric Ripert and Jose Andres, who invited people around the world to raise a glass in his...
Mozambique Independence Day is the national holiday that marks the moment Mozambique became a sovereign nation, free from Portuguese colonial rule. It falls on 25 June every year, and in 2026 it lands on a Thursday. The date commemorates 25 June 1975, when the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) proclaimed the country's full independence after almost...
Bring Your Dog to Work Day takes place on Friday 26 June 2026. The annual UK fundraising event invites dog-friendly workplaces to open their doors to four-legged colleagues for a day, with participating businesses donating to animal welfare charities. Now in its second decade, the day combines office fun with a serious cause: improving the...
Supporting Small Businesses Abroad Day takes place on Friday, 26 June 2026. The day encourages travellers, expats, and global consumers to use their time and money to back independent businesses outside their home country. From a family-run café in Lisbon to a textile cooperative in Oaxaca, small businesses around the world depend on visitors and...
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, takes place on Friday 26 June 2026. The United Nations observance is led by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and is dedicated to strengthening action and cooperation toward a world free of drug abuse, with a focus...
National Canoe Day is celebrated every year on 26 June, honouring the canoe and the role it has played in the history, culture and landscapes of North America. In 2026 it falls on Friday, 26 June. Created by The Canadian Canoe Museum, the day invites people to get on the water, learn the canoe's story...
Dream Big Day takes place on Friday, 26 June 2026. It is an annual day dedicated to encouraging children to explore their ambitions, discover the world of work, and believe that any future is within reach. Organised by Careermap, the day brings schools, employers, and volunteers together to help young people aim high and picture...
National Stitch Day, widely known as "626 Day", falls on Friday, 26 June 2026. It is the unofficial global celebration of Stitch, the lovable blue alien from Walt Disney Animation Studios' 2002 film Lilo & Stitch, whose original codename was Experiment 626. Fans mark the day with movie marathons, Hawaiian-themed parties, and a renewed appreciation...
National SAFER Workplace Day takes place on the last Friday of June each year and is dedicated to improving safety in the places where we work. It encourages everyone, from machine operators on a factory floor to staff in an office, to pause and consider the risks in their daily tasks. The day promotes the...
Somaliland Independence Day is observed on 26 June, marking the date in 1960 when the British Somaliland Protectorate gained independence from the United Kingdom. In 2026 it falls on a Friday. The day commemorates the brief period when the territory stood as a fully independent state, and it remains one of the most significant dates...
National Coconut Day takes place on Friday, 26 June 2026, celebrating one of the world's most versatile fruits and the many foods, drinks, and products made from it. Established in 2019 by the Coconut Coalition of the Americas, the day encourages people to enjoy coconut in all its forms and to learn about its role...
Cancer Wellness Awareness Day takes place on Friday, 26 June 2026. The day recognises the role of social, emotional and practical support in cancer care, and encourages people living with cancer to connect with the wellness programmes and communities that help them cope beyond medical treatment. What is Cancer Wellness Awareness Day? Cancer Wellness Awareness...
National Beauticians Day is celebrated in the United States on 26 June 2026, which falls on a Friday. It is a day to thank and recognise beauticians, hairstylists, barbers, nail technicians, makeup artists, and skincare specialists for the work they do to help people look and feel their best. The day is informal and grassroots,...
National Cream Tea Day falls on Friday, 26 June 2026, marking an annual celebration of one of Britain's best-loved culinary traditions: the humble scone served with clotted cream and jam. Held on the last Friday of June each year, the day encourages people across the United Kingdom to enjoy a cream tea while raising money...
National Food Truck Day is a celebration of mobile kitchens and the small business owners who run them. It falls on the fourth Friday of June each year, which in 2026 is Friday 26 June, giving food lovers a reason to track down their favourite truck and tuck into something delicious served straight from the...
National Chocolate Pudding Day is a celebration of the rich, creamy dessert that has been a comfort food favourite for generations. It falls on 26 June each year, and in 2026 lands on Friday 26 June, giving dessert lovers the perfect excuse to whip up a bowl of smooth, indulgent chocolate pudding. How to Celebrate...
The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is a United Nations observance held each year on 26 June. It stands in solidarity with the hundreds of thousands of people who have suffered torture, honours survivors, and renews the global call for the total eradication of torture in all its forms. What is the...