July 2026: holidays, special days and observances

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026 is International Joke Day.

• International Joke Day Fun day

  Tell someone your favourite joke and make them smile!

Around the world

• Canada Day — Canada
• Keti Koti — Netherlands. Celebrating the abolition of slavery in the Dutch colonies.
• Independence Day — Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia
• 3 more days around the world in the app →

Thursday, July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026 is World UFO Day.

• World UFO Day Fun day

  Look up at the sky tonight: are we alone?

Around the world

• Palio di Siena — Italy. A breathtaking horse race between Siena's districts in the main square.
• Police Day (Azerbaijan) — Azerbaijan. Marking the founding of Azerbaijan's police.

Friday, July 3, 2026

July 3, 2026 is Plastic Bag Free Day.

• Plastic Bag Free Day Fun day

  Take your own cloth bag shopping today.

Around the world

• Independence Day — Belarus

Saturday, July 4, 2026

July 4, 2026 is Independence Day in the United States. It is also International Day of Cooperatives. And a fun one: Alice in Wonderland Day.

• Independence Day United States

  An important day in United States.

• International Day of Cooperatives Worldwide

  There's strength in unity.

• Alice in Wonderland Day Fun day

  On this day in 1862, Lewis Carroll first told Alice's story.

Around the world

• Birthday of Queen Sonja — Norway
• Independence Day — Puerto Rico
• Liberation Day — Rwanda
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Sunday, July 5, 2026

July 5, 2026 is Bikini Day.

• Bikini Day Fun day

  Summer vibes with the bikini, introduced on this day in 1946!

Around the world

• NAIDOC Week begins — Australia. Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
• Independence Day — Algeria, Cape Verde, Venezuela
• Saints Cyril and Methodius Day — Czechia, Slovakia
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Monday, July 6, 2026

July 6, 2026 is World Rural Development Day. And a fun one: International Kissing Day.

• World Rural Development Day Worldwide

  People in rural areas deserve good schools, healthcare and jobs too.

• International Kissing Day Fun day

  Give someone you love a big kiss or a warm hug today.

Around the world

• San Fermín (Pamplona) — Spain. Nine days of festivities begin in Pamplona, all in white with red scarves.
• National Day — Comoros
• Independence Day — Malawi
• 7 more days around the world in the app →

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

July 7, 2026 is World Kiswahili Language Day. And a fun one: World Chocolate Day.

• World Kiswahili Language Day Worldwide

  Jambo! A day for Kiswahili, East Africa's shared language.

• World Chocolate Day Fun day

  One square or the whole bar? Nobody's counting today.

Around the world

• Tanabata (Star Festival) — Japan. Write your wishes on paper strips and hang them on bamboo.
• Independence Day — Solomon Islands
• Saba Saba Day — Tanzania
• 2 more days around the world in the app →

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

July 8, 2026 is Video Game Day.

• Video Game Day Fun day

  Grab the controller: you've earned a round today!

Thursday, July 9, 2026

July 9, 2026 is Sugar Cookie Day.

• Sugar Cookie Day Fun day

  What's better than the smell of fresh cookies from the oven?

Around the world

• Independence Day — Argentina, South Sudan

Friday, July 10, 2026

July 10, 2026 is Teddy Bear Picnic Day.

• Teddy Bear Picnic Day Fun day

  Grab your teddy bear and pack the picnic basket!

Around the world

• Matariki — New Zealand
• Independence Day — Bahamas
• Carnival — Saint Lucia

Saturday, July 11, 2026

July 11, 2026 is World Horse Day. It is also World Population Day and Srebrenica Genocide Commemoration Day. And a fun one: Blueberry Muffin Day.

• World Horse Day Worldwide

  A day for our noble friends, the horses.

• World Population Day Worldwide

  The world population has passed 8 billion. We all share one planet.

• Srebrenica Genocide Commemoration Day Worldwide

  Remembering with respect the Bosniaks who lost their lives in Srebrenica in 1995.

• Blueberry Muffin Day Fun day

  A warm blueberry muffin with coffee is a great way to start.

Around the world

• Day of the Flemish Community — Belgium. Marking the Battle of the Golden Spurs in 1302.

Sunday, July 12, 2026

July 12, 2026 is Combating Sand and Dust Storms Day. It is also International Day of Hope.

• Combating Sand and Dust Storms Day Worldwide

  Raising awareness of protecting land against sand and dust storms.

• International Day of Hope Worldwide

  Hope is the light that shows the way on dark days. Give someone hope today.

Around the world

• Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland) — United Kingdom. A public holiday in Northern Ireland.
• Independence Day — Kiribati, São Tomé and Príncipe

Monday, July 13, 2026

July 13, 2026 is French Fry Day.

• French Fry Day Fun day

  Crispy and golden: ketchup or mayo today?

Around the world

• Virgin of Chiquinquirá — Colombia
• Statehood Day — Montenegro

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026 is Shark Awareness Day.

• Shark Awareness Day Fun day

  The ocean's feared hunters, who need our protection.

Around the world

• National Day (Bastille Day) — France
• Statehood Day — Montenegro

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026 is National Hot Dog Day in the United States. It is also World Youth Skills Day. And a fun one: Give Something Away Day.

• National Hot Dog Day United StatesFun day

  Grill, mustard, ketchup: America's summer classic.

• World Youth Skills Day Worldwide

  Learning a new skill is an investment in the future. What would you like to learn?

• Give Something Away Day Fun day

  Pass on something you no longer use and make someone happy.

Around the world

• St Swithin's Day — United Kingdom. If it rains today, legend says it'll rain for 40 days!
• Sultan's Birthday — Brunei
• Statehood Day — Ukraine
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Thursday, July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026 is World Snake Day.

• World Snake Day Fun day

  A day for snakes and their important role in nature.

Around the world

• Our Lady of Mount Carmel — Chile

Friday, July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026 is World Emoji Day. And a fun one: World Emoji Day.

• World Emoji Day Fun day

  Text only in emojis today 😄🎉

• World Emoji Day Fun day

  Sprinkle your messages with emojis today! 🎉 What's your favourite?

Around the world

• Constitution Day — South Korea
• King Letsie III's Birthday — Lesotho

Saturday, July 18, 2026

July 18, 2026 is Nelson Mandela International Day. And a fun one: Sour Candy Day.

• Nelson Mandela International Day Worldwide

  Mandela's birthday. A call to give 67 minutes to your community today.

• Sour Candy Day Fun day

  Pucker up with your favourite sour sweets!

Around the world

• Constitution Day — Uruguay

Sunday, July 19, 2026

July 19, 2026 is National Ice Cream Day in the United States. And a fun one: Stick Out Your Tongue Day.

• National Ice Cream Day United StatesFun day

  What's your favourite flavour? Get an extra scoop today.

• Stick Out Your Tongue Day Fun day

  Take a selfie and stick out your tongue: no serious faces today! 😛

Around the world

• Vel d'Hiv Remembrance and Righteous Day (France) — France. Remembering the victims of the 1942 roundup and those who saved Jews.
• Festa del Redentore (Venice) — Italy. Night picnics on boats and spectacular fireworks in Venice.
• Revolution Day — Nicaragua

Monday, July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026 is World Chess Day. It is also International Moon Day.

• World Chess Day Worldwide

  A game of chess? The pawns are very excited today.

• International Moon Day Worldwide

  On this day in 1969 humans first stepped on the Moon.

Around the world

• Remembrance of the Resistance (20 July 1944) — Germany. Remembering the 20 July 1944 plot and the German resistance.
• Marine Day — Japan
• Independence Day — Colombia
• 4 more days around the world in the app →

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

July 21, 2026 is Junk Food Day.

• Junk Food Day Fun day

  A little treat is allowed just for today!

Around the world

• National Day — Belgium

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

July 22, 2026 is Pi Approximation Day.

• Pi Approximation Day Fun day

  22/7 ≈ 3.14: the maths lovers' second pi day!

Around the world

• National Press Day (Azerbaijan) — Azerbaijan. Marking the first Azerbaijani newspaper, Akinchi, in 1875.
• Revolution Day — Gambia
• Birthday of the late King Sobhuza — Eswatini

Thursday, July 23, 2026

July 23, 2026 is Vanilla Ice Cream Day.

• Vanilla Ice Cream Day Fun day

  A classic way to cool down: vanilla ice cream!

Around the world

• Revolution Day — Egypt
• Peruvian Air Force Day — Peru

Friday, July 24, 2026

July 24, 2026 is International Self-Care Day.

• International Self-Care Day Fun day

  Take care of yourself today: rest a little, drink water, take a walk.

Around the world

• The Birthday of Simón Bolívar — Ecuador
• Birthday of Simón Bolívar — Venezuela
• Journée Mondiale des Enfants — Vanuatu

Saturday, July 25, 2026

July 25, 2026 is Women and Girls of African Descent Day. It is also World Drowning Prevention Day and International Day for Judicial Well-being.

• Women and Girls of African Descent Day Worldwide

  Recognising the contributions of women and girls of African descent.

• World Drowning Prevention Day Worldwide

  At the beach or pool, never take your eyes off children, even for a moment.

• International Day for Judicial Well-being Worldwide

  Those who deliver justice need their wellbeing looked after too.

Around the world

• St James' Day (Santiago) — Spain. Spain's patron saint; a public holiday in Galicia.
• Guanacaste Day — Costa Rica
• Puerto Rico Constitution Day — Puerto Rico

Sunday, July 26, 2026

July 26, 2026 is Parents' Day in the United States. And a fun one: Aunt and Uncle Day.

• Parents' Day United States

  A day to thank mums and dads together.

• Aunt and Uncle Day Fun day

  The perfect day to call your aunts and uncles!

Around the world

• Independence Day — Liberia
• Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison — Cuba

Monday, July 27, 2026

July 27, 2026 is National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day in the United States.

• National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day United States

  Marking the 1953 armistice and honouring Korean War veterans.

Around the world

• Iglesia ni Cristo Day — Philippines
• Birthday of Dr. José Celso Barbosa — Puerto Rico
• Remembrance Day — Vietnam

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

July 28, 2026 is World Hepatitis Day. And a fun one: Waterpark Day.

• World Hepatitis Day Worldwide

  Hepatitis can be silent. A blood test can tell you.

• Waterpark Day Fun day

  Slides, pools and splashes: today is for cooling off!

Around the world

• Independence Day — Peru
• Liberation from Fascism — San Marino
• King's Birthday — Thailand

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

July 29, 2026 is International Tiger Day.

• International Tiger Day Fun day

  A worldwide awareness day to help tiger numbers grow. Roar!

Around the world

• Esala Full Moon Poya Day — Sri Lanka
• Independence Day — Peru
• National Anthem Day — Romania
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Thursday, July 30, 2026

July 30, 2026 is International Day of Friendship. It is also World Day against Trafficking in Persons. And a fun one: International Day of Friendship.

• International Day of Friendship Worldwide

  Send a message to your oldest friend today.

• World Day against Trafficking in Persons Worldwide

  An awareness day against human trafficking and for supporting its victims.

• International Day of Friendship Fun day

  Send a surprise message to an old friend today.

Around the world

• Independence Day — Vanuatu
• Feast of the Throne — Morocco
• Martyrs Day — South Sudan
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Friday, July 31, 2026

July 31, 2026 is Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day.

• Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day Fun day

  Theremin or kalimba? Listen to an instrument you've never heard before.