International Day of the African Child
The International Day of the African Child takes place every year on 16 June and honours the children who took part in the 1976 Soweto uprising in South Africa. The...
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World Sea Turtle Day
InternationalWorld Sea Turtle Day takes place every year on 16 June. It is a global awareness day dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles, the threats they face, and the...
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International Waterfall Day
InternationalInternational Waterfall Day takes place every year on 16 June, a date set aside to celebrate waterfalls and encourage people to seek them out, photograph them, and learn about their...
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National Clean Air Day
United Kingdom , United KingdomNational Clean Air Day is the UK's largest air pollution awareness campaign, coordinated each year by environmental charity Global Action Plan. The day brings together schools, employers, healthcare providers, and...
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
InternationalThe World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, also known simply as Desertification and Drought Day, takes place on Thursday 17 June 2027. The UN-led observance raises awareness of the...
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National Eat Your Vegetables Day
United States , United StatesNational Eat Your Vegetables Day takes place every year on 17 June. The day encourages people to add more vegetables to their plates and rediscover how versatile, colourful and delicious...
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National Apple Strudel Day
United States , United StatesNational Apple Strudel Day takes place every year on 17 June. It celebrates one of the world's most beloved pastries, a delicate creation of thin, flaky dough wrapped around spiced...
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Icelandic National Day
InternationalIcelandic National Day is the official national day of Iceland, marking the founding of the Republic of Iceland in 1944. It falls every year on 17 June, and in 2027...
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National Mascot Day
United States , United StatesNational Mascot Day is celebrated every year on 17 June in the United States, dedicated to the larger-than-life characters that energise sports teams, schools, brands, and civic organisations. From furry...
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Autistic Pride Day
InternationalAutistic Pride Day is an autistic-led celebration of neurodiversity held every year on 18 June. First marked in 2005, it celebrates autism as a natural variation of the human mind...
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International Picnic Day
InternationalInternational Picnic Day takes place on Friday 18 June 2027, and invites people across the world to step outside, spread a blanket, and share a meal in the open air....
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Sustainable Gastronomy Day
InternationalSustainable Gastronomy Day takes place on Friday 18 June 2027. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2016, the day recognises gastronomy as a cultural expression linked to the...
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National Go Fishing Day
United States , United StatesNational Go Fishing Day takes place on Friday 18 June 2027, encouraging people of all ages to grab a rod and spend time on the water. The day champions fishing...
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International Day for Countering Hate Speech
InternationalThe International Day for Countering Hate Speech takes place every year on 18 June. Established by the United Nations, the day calls on governments, organisations and individuals to identify, address...
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International Surfing Day
InternationalInternational Surfing Day is a global celebration of surfing and the ocean ecosystems that make the sport possible. Held on the third Saturday of June each year, it falls on...
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Juneteenth
United States , United StatesJuneteenth 2027 is Saturday 19 June 2027. It is always June 19 and is a federal holiday; when June 19 falls on a weekend the federal observance moves to the...
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International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
InternationalThe International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is observed every year on 19 June. It is a United Nations day dedicated to raising awareness of conflict-related...
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National Garfield the Cat Day
United States , United StatesNational Garfield the Cat Day falls on Saturday 19 June 2027. The day celebrates Garfield, the lasagne-loving, Monday-hating tabby cat created by cartoonist Jim Davis. It is held on 19...
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National Watch Day
United States , United StatesNational Watch Day is observed every year on 19 June, celebrating the craft, design, and enduring cultural appeal of the wristwatch. Founded in 2017 by Nordstrom, the day invites enthusiasts...
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World Martini Day
InternationalWorld Martini Day celebrates the classic gin and vermouth cocktail that has become a symbol of sophistication, glamour and cocktail-hour ritual. In 2027 it falls on Saturday 19 June, the...
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Father’s Day UK
United Kingdom , United KingdomFather's Day UK 2027 is Sunday 20 June 2027. It is always the third Sunday of June, the same day as Father's Day in the US.Father's Day UK datesYearDate2026Sunday 21...
