Go Skateboarding Day is observed every year on 21 June, bringing together skateboarders of every level at skateparks, streets, and plazas across the world. First established in 2004 by the International Association of Skateboard Companies, it has grown into a genuinely global celebration of the sport, with hundreds of events taking place across dozens of...
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Canada's National Indigenous Peoples Day is observed on 21 June every year, a date that coincides with the summer solstice. The day recognises and celebrates the cultures, languages, and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada. In 2026, the occasion marks the 30th anniversary of the day's official proclamation. The Story...
National Daylight Appreciation Day takes place on Sunday, 21 June 2026, encouraging people to make the most of natural light and recognise the part it plays in health, mood, and wellbeing. The day is held on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. How to Celebrate National Daylight Appreciation...
National Day of the Gong takes place on Sunday, 21 June 2026, honouring one of the world's oldest instruments and the role the gong plays in music, meditation, and sound healing. The day celebrates the gong's deep cultural heritage across Asia as well as its modern revival in wellbeing practices such as gong baths. How...
World Giraffe Day takes place every year on 21 June, the longest day or night of the year. Launched in 2014 by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, the day raises awareness of the threats facing the world's tallest animal and rallies support for the conservation of wild giraffe populations across Africa. What is World Giraffe Day?...
Global MND Awareness Day is held every year on 21 June, the date of the summer or winter solstice depending on the hemisphere. The day was established by the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations to raise awareness of motor neurone disease (MND), also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in some countries, and to push...
World Music Day, also known as Fete de la Musique or Make Music Day, takes place on Sunday 21 June 2026. The day is a global celebration of music in all its forms, with free concerts, street performances, and amateur jam sessions held in more than 120 countries on the longest day of the Northern...
Flexible Working Awareness Day is an annual celebration that highlights the importance and impact of flexible work arrangements. Observed on June 21, it encourages employers, employees, and policymakers to champion workplace flexibility as a pathway to wellbeing, inclusion, and productivity. What is Flexible Working Awareness Day? This day shines a light on the various ways...
What is International Dark Sky Week? Join DarkSky International for a week of celebration, learning, and action. International Dark Sky Week is held each April, timed around the April new moon when the night sky is at its darkest, and forms a key part of Global Astronomy Month. Created in 2003 by high-school student Jennifer...
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