National Wiffle Ball Day takes place on Monday, 20 July 2026, celebrating the perforated plastic ball that turned driveways, gardens and car parks across the United States into makeshift baseball diamonds. The day honours a simple backyard invention from 1953 that has entertained generations without the need for expensive kit or a full-sized field. It...
National Ugly Truck Day is a light-hearted celebration of the battered, beaten up, and gloriously imperfect trucks that keep on running no matter how rough they look. It falls on 20 July each year, and in 2026 lands on Monday 20 July, inviting truck owners to show off their dented, rusty, and well-worn workhorses with...
National Craft for Your Local Shelters Day takes place every year on 21 July and encourages people to make handmade toys, blankets, and supplies to donate to animal shelters in their community. It is a simple, low-cost way to support rescue animals and the staff who care for them, without needing to adopt or make...
National Be Someone Day takes place on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. It is a day dedicated to ending child abuse and encouraging adults to step up and become a positive, protective presence in a child's life. Founded by Project Harmony and National Day Calendar, the day is built around a simple but powerful idea: it...
Guam Liberation Day is observed every year on 21 July, marking the day in 1944 when United States forces landed to retake the island from Japanese occupation during the Second World War. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, 21 July. It is the largest and most significant public celebration on Guam, blending solemn remembrance with...
National Junk Food Day falls on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. The day gives food lovers across the United States permission to set aside calorie counting for 24 hours and enjoy their favourite crisps, burgers, sweets, fizzy drinks and fried snacks without a hint of guilt. It is a light-hearted celebration of the indulgent treats that...
No Pet Store Puppies Day is an annual awareness day that asks people not to buy puppies from pet shops or websites that source animals from large-scale commercial breeding operations. It falls on Tuesday 21 July 2026 and is run by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the United States...
Legal Drinking Age Day is observed every year on 21 July in the United States. The day commemorates the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984, which set the minimum age to purchase alcohol at 21 across all states, and it serves as a prompt to talk about responsible drinking, underage drinking, and the dangers...
National Hammock Day takes place every year on 22 July, falling right in the middle of summer when the weather is warmest and the urge to slow down is strongest. The day celebrates the hammock as a universal symbol of rest and relaxation, encouraging people to find two trees, string up a length of fabric...
National Be a Good Teammate Day takes place every year on 22 July, encouraging people to put others first and strengthen the teams they belong to, whether on the sports field, in the workplace, or at home. It is a day about generosity, accountability, and the small everyday actions that make a group stronger. The...
National Women Touched By Addiction Day takes place on 23 July 2026. The observance raises awareness of how addiction affects women, both those who live with substance use disorders and those who are touched by addiction through a family member, friend, or loved one. It was created by the Nashville non-profit Mending Hearts to reduce...
National Gorgeous Grandma Day is celebrated every year on 23 July to honour women over the age of 50 and to challenge outdated stereotypes about ageing. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, 23 July. Despite its playful name, the day carries a serious message about recognising the energy, capability, and continued ambition of older women....
National Refreshment Day is a celebration of cold, thirst-quenching drinks observed on the fourth Thursday in July, which falls on Thursday, 23 July 2026. Founded by the Traveler Beer Company in 2015, the day arrives at the height of summer and encourages people across the United States to reach for their favourite refreshing beverage, whether...
National Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day takes place on Thursday, 23 July 2026, celebrating one of the most beloved flavour pairings in confectionery. Observed primarily across the United States, this food holiday honours the salty-sweet combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, made famous by the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. It is a light-hearted...
Hot Enough For Ya Day is a light-hearted American observance held every year on 23 July, right in the sweltering heart of summer. It turns the tired small-talk question "Hot enough for ya?" into a full day of mock-complaining about the heat, sharing cold treats, and finding clever ways to stay cool. In 2026 it...
National Amelia Earhart Day is observed every year on 24 July in the United States, marking the birthday of the pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart, who was born on 24 July 1897. The day honours her record-breaking flights, her advocacy for women in aviation, and the enduring fascination with her disappearance over the Pacific in 1937....
National Thermal Engineer Day is observed every year on 24 July to recognise the work of thermal engineers, the specialists who manage heat in everything from smartphones and data centres to aircraft and medical devices. In 2026 it falls on Friday, 24 July. The day was created to give overdue recognition to a discipline that...
National Cousins Day takes place every year on 24 July, falling on Friday, 24 July 2026. It is an informal American observance that celebrates the bond between cousins, those relatives who often sit somewhere between family and friends. The day encourages people to reconnect with the cousins they grew up alongside, check in with the...
National Drive-Thru Day takes place every year on 24 July, celebrating the fast and convenient service window that has become a fixture of American dining. The day was created by Jack in the Box, the San Diego chain credited with opening the first modern drive-thru-only restaurant in 1951. It marks the speed, convenience and pure...
Health and Happiness with Hypnosis Day takes place on Saturday, 25 July 2026. The day encourages people to look beyond stage acts and entertainment, and to consider how clinical hypnosis and hypnotherapy are used by trained practitioners to support health, manage symptoms, and improve wellbeing. What is Health and Happiness with Hypnosis Day? Health and...
Carousel Day, also known as National Merry-Go-Round Day, is celebrated every year on 25 July, falling on Saturday, 25 July 2026. The day marks the anniversary of the first American carousel patent and celebrates one of the world's oldest and most beloved amusement rides. It was founded in 2014 by Bette Largent, then President of...
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