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June 2026: holidays, special days and observances
Every day of June 2026 with its special days: national and public holidays, world and awareness days, and fun days, each with one line about what it marks. Highlights: National Donut Day (June 5), National Best Friends Day (June 8), Flag Day (June 14), Juneteenth (June 19) and Father's Day (June 21).
June 2026 at a glance
| Date | Special days |
|---|---|
| Mon 1 | Global Day of Parents · World Milk Day |
| Tue 2 | Rocky Road Day |
| Wed 3 | World Bicycle Day |
| Thu 4 | Innocent Children Victims of Aggression Day · Hug Your Cat Day |
| Fri 5 | National Donut Day · Fight against Illegal Fishing Day · World Environment Day |
| Sat 6 | Russian Language Day · Drive-In Movie Day |
| Sun 7 | World Food Safety Day · Chocolate Ice Cream Day |
| Mon 8 | National Best Friends Day · World Oceans Day |
| Tue 9 | International Archives Day |
| Wed 10 | Dialogue among Civilizations Day · Iced Tea Day |
| Thu 11 | International Day of Play · Corn on the Cob Day |
| Fri 12 | World Day Against Child Labour |
| Sat 13 | International Albinism Awareness Day |
| Sun 14 | Flag Day · World Blood Donor Day · Strawberry Shortcake Day |
| Mon 15 | World Elder Abuse Awareness Day · Nature Photography Day |
| Tue 16 | International Day of Family Remittances · Fudge Day |
| Wed 17 | Desertification and Drought Day · Apple Strudel Day |
| Thu 18 | Countering Hate Speech Day · Sustainable Gastronomy Day · Sushi Day |
| Fri 19 | Juneteenth · Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Day |
| Sat 20 | World Refugee Day · Ice Cream Soda Day |
| Sun 21 | Father's Day · International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice · International Day of Yoga · World Music Day |
| Mon 22 | World Rainforest Day |
| Tue 23 | UN Public Service Day · International Widows' Day · Typewriter Day |
| Wed 24 | International Day of Women in Diplomacy |
| Thu 25 | Day of the Seafarer · Strawberry Parfait Day |
| Fri 26 | International Day against Drug Abuse · Support of Victims of Torture Day · Chocolate Pudding Day |
| Sat 27 | Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day · International Day of Deafblindness · Sunglasses Day |
| Sun 28 | Tau Day |
| Mon 29 | International Day of the Tropics · International Mud Day |
| Tue 30 | International Asteroid Day · International Day of Parliamentarism · Social Media Day |
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June 1, 2026 is Global Day of Parents. And a fun one: World Milk Day.
- Global Day of Parents Worldwide
A day to thank all parents for their efforts.
- World Milk Day Fun day
A glass of milk, a slice of cake… a day that tastes like childhood.
Around the world
- June Bank Holiday (Ireland) — Ireland. Ireland's first long weekend of summer.
- King's Birthday — New Zealand
- Children's Day — 6 countries: Albania, Cape Verde, China and 3 more
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June 2, 2026 is Rocky Road Day.
- Rocky Road Day Fun day
Chocolate, nuts and marshmallow: a sweet, bumpy treat!
Around the world
- Republic Day — Italy
June 3, 2026 is World Bicycle Day.
- World Bicycle Day Worldwide
A great day to get pedalling.
Around the world
- Queen Suthida's Birthday — Thailand
- Opium Suppression Movement Day — Taiwan
- Martyr's Day — Uganda
June 4, 2026 is Innocent Children Victims of Aggression Day. And a fun one: Hug Your Cat Day.
- Innocent Children Victims of Aggression Day Worldwide
We remember children harmed by war and violence, and call for their protection.
- Hug Your Cat Day Fun day
Give your purring pal a big cuddle today (if they allow it).
Around the world
- Corpus Christi — 18 countries: Germany, Austria, Bolivia and 15 more
- Liberation Day — Tonga
- National Flag Day — Estonia
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June 5, 2026 is National Donut Day in the United States. It is also Fight against Illegal Fishing Day. And a fun one: World Environment Day.
- National Donut Day United StatesFun day
Eating a donut today is practically mandatory!
- Fight against Illegal Fishing Day Worldwide
An awareness day against illegal fishing. Eat fish in season.
- World Environment Day Fun day
Do a small good deed for nature: recycle, plant, save water.
Around the world
- Constitution Day — Denmark
- Randol Fawkes Labour Day — Bahamas
- President's Day — Equatorial Guinea
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June 6, 2026 is Russian Language Day. And a fun one: Drive-In Movie Day.
- Russian Language Day Worldwide
A day for Russian, celebrated on Pushkin's birthday.
- Drive-In Movie Day Fun day
Enjoy a film under the stars from your car or a blanket.
Around the world
- D-Day Anniversary — United Kingdom, Germany, France
- Organ Donation Day (Germany) — Germany. Do you have a donor card? Saving lives is one signature away.
- National Day — Sweden
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June 7, 2026 is World Food Safety Day. And a fun one: Chocolate Ice Cream Day.
- World Food Safety Day Worldwide
Wash hands, keep raw and cooked apart, cook thoroughly: safe food is the basis of good health.
- Chocolate Ice Cream Day Fun day
Nothing beats a scoop of chocolate ice cream on a warm day.
Around the world
- Vätertag — Switzerland
- The Seamen's Day — Iceland
- Father's Day — Lithuania
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June 8, 2026 is National Best Friends Day in the United States. And a fun one: World Oceans Day.
- National Best Friends Day United StatesFun day
Tell your best friend how much they mean to you.
- World Oceans Day Fun day
A day to love and protect the vast waters of our blue planet.
Around the world
- King's Birthday holiday — Australia. A long winter weekend in most Australian states.
- Remembrance of the Dead in Indochina (France) — France. Remembering those who died in the Indochina War.
- Corpus Christi — Colombia
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June 9, 2026 is International Archives Day.
- International Archives Day Fun day
A day for the archives and archivists who keep our past.
Around the world
- Day of Murcia and La Rioja — Spain. Both regions celebrate their autonomy on the same day.
- National Heroes Day — Uganda
June 10, 2026 is Dialogue among Civilizations Day. And a fun one: Iced Tea Day.
- Dialogue among Civilizations Day Worldwide
The more cultures talk, the better they understand each other.
- Iced Tea Day Fun day
A refreshing glass of tea served with ice and lemon.
Around the world
- Portugal Day — Portugal
- Fête de la commémoration de la conférence nationale souveraine — Republic of the Congo
June 11, 2026 is International Day of Play. And a fun one: Corn on the Cob Day.
- International Day of Play Worldwide
Play is everyone's right, not just children's. Play a little today!
- Corn on the Cob Day Fun day
Buttery corn on the cob is a summer-evening classic.
Around the world
- Pupil's Day — Honduras
June 12, 2026 is World Day Against Child Labour.
- World Day Against Child Labour Worldwide
Children belong in school and at play, not at work.
Around the world
- Dia dos Namorados (Brazil) — Brazil. Brazil celebrates couples today.
- Independence Day — Philippines
- Russia Day — Russia
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June 13, 2026 is International Albinism Awareness Day.
- International Albinism Awareness Day Worldwide
A day to end prejudice against people with albinism.
Around the world
- The King's Official Birthday (Trooping the Colour) — United Kingdom. A grand parade and fly-past in London.
- St Anthony's Day (Lisbon) — Portugal. Lisbon fills with grilled sardines, basil pots and music.
June 14, 2026 is Flag Day in the United States. It is also World Blood Donor Day. And a fun one: Strawberry Shortcake Day.
- Flag Day United States
Marking the adoption of the Stars and Stripes.
- World Blood Donor Day Worldwide
A day to thank blood donors. Could you give one unit too?
- Strawberry Shortcake Day Fun day
Fresh strawberries, cream and soft cake: a summer dessert.
Around the world
- Father's Day — Austria, Belgium
- Day of Mourning and Commemoration — Estonia
June 15, 2026 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. And a fun one: Nature Photography Day.
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Worldwide
Our elders deserve respect and protection. Call an older relative today.
- Nature Photography Day Fun day
Capture a flower, a bird or a cloud, even on your phone.
Around the world
- National Salvation Day — Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan marks its national salvation in 1993.
- Anniversary of the Passing to Immortality of General Martín Miguel de Güemes — Argentina
- Sacred Heart — Colombia
June 16, 2026 is International Day of Family Remittances. And a fun one: Fudge Day.
- International Day of Family Remittances Worldwide
A day for the millions of workers abroad who send money home to their families.
- Fudge Day Fun day
Soft, sweet and chocolatey: a happy break with fudge.
Around the world
- Bloomsday — Ireland. Dublin celebrates Joyce's Ulysses with readings in period costume.
- Islamic New Year — 18 countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina and 15 more
- Youth Day — South Africa
June 17, 2026 is Desertification and Drought Day. And a fun one: Apple Strudel Day.
- Desertification and Drought Day Worldwide
Lose the soil and you lose the food. A day for protecting water and land.
- Apple Strudel Day Fun day
Thin pastry and cinnamon apples: a warm European classic.
Around the world
- Remembrance of the 1953 Uprising — Germany. Remembering the uprising in East Germany on 17 June 1953.
- National Day — Iceland
- Islamic New Year — Malaysia
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June 18, 2026 is Countering Hate Speech Day. It is also Sustainable Gastronomy Day. And a fun one: Sushi Day.
- Countering Hate Speech Day Worldwide
Words fly but wounds stay. A day for kind words against hate speech.
- Sustainable Gastronomy Day Worldwide
Local, seasonal and waste-free: a day for tasty, sustainable cooking.
- Sushi Day Fun day
Rice, fish and nori: a good day to try sushi with chopsticks.
Around the world
- Appeal of 18 June — France. Marking de Gaulle's 1940 call to resistance.
- National Holiday — Seychelles
June 19, 2026 is Juneteenth in the United States. It is also Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Day.
- Juneteenth United States
Celebrating the end of slavery in the United States.
- Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Day Worldwide
A day of solidarity with survivors of sexual violence in conflict.
Around the world
- Dragon Boat Festival — China, Taiwan
- Midsummer Eve — Sweden. Flower crowns, maypole dancing and strawberries: Sweden's favourite day.
- Tuen Ng Festival — Hong Kong
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June 20, 2026 is World Refugee Day. And a fun one: Ice Cream Soda Day.
- World Refugee Day Worldwide
A day of solidarity with the millions forced to leave their homes.
- Ice Cream Soda Day Fun day
Fizzy drink plus a scoop of ice cream: refreshment guaranteed!
Around the world
- Midsummer Day — Finland, Sweden
- Anniversary of the Passing to Immortality of General Manuel Belgrano — Argentina
- Martyrs' Day — Eritrea
June 21, 2026 is Father's Day in the United States. It is also International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice and International Day of Yoga. And a fun one: World Music Day.
- Father's Day United States
It's Dad's day! No need for the tie cliché, a hug works too.
- International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice Worldwide
The longest day of the year (in the northern hemisphere). Enjoy the sun!
- International Day of Yoga Worldwide
A deep breath, a stretch. No mat required.
- World Music Day Fun day
Play your favourite song out loud today.
Around the world
- National Indigenous Peoples Day — Canada. Celebrating First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures.
- Andean Amazonian Chaqueño New Year — Bolivia
- Indigenous People's Day — Chile
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June 22, 2026 is World Rainforest Day.
- World Rainforest Day Fun day
A day to protect the lungs of our planet.
Around the world
- Windrush Day — United Kingdom. Celebrating the Caribbean migrants who arrived from 1948.
- Organ Donation Day (France) — France. Talk about organ donation: tell your loved ones your wishes.
- Anti-Fascist Struggle Day — Croatia
June 23, 2026 is UN Public Service Day. It is also International Widows' Day. And a fun one: Typewriter Day.
- UN Public Service Day Worldwide
A day to thank everyone who serves the public.
- International Widows' Day Worldwide
A day to make visible the rights and experiences of widows.
- Typewriter Day Fun day
Remember the nostalgic clickety-clack of typing on a typewriter.
Around the world
- St John's Eve (San Juan) — Spain. Bonfires on the beach on one of the shortest nights of the year.
- Father's Day — Nicaragua, Poland
- Grand Duke's Official Birthday — Luxembourg
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June 24, 2026 is International Day of Women in Diplomacy.
- International Day of Women in Diplomacy Worldwide
Highlighting the work of women diplomats at the peace table.
Around the world
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Quebec) — Canada. Quebec's national holiday: bonfires and concerts.
- St John's Day Bonfires — France. Villages welcome summer with big bonfires.
- St John the Baptist (Florence) — Italy. Florence, Genoa and Turin celebrate their patron with fireworks.
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June 25, 2026 is Day of the Seafarer. And a fun one: Strawberry Parfait Day.
- Day of the Seafarer Worldwide
Thanks to the seafarers who carry so much of what reaches our tables.
- Strawberry Parfait Day Fun day
Layers of strawberries, cream and crunch: summer in a glass!
Around the world
- Day of Ashura — Public holiday in 6 countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh and 3 more
- Independence Day — Croatia, Mozambique
- Statehood Day — Slovenia
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June 26, 2026 is International Day against Drug Abuse. It is also Support of Victims of Torture Day. And a fun one: Chocolate Pudding Day.
- International Day against Drug Abuse Worldwide
An awareness and support day against drug abuse. Asking for help is a strength.
- Support of Victims of Torture Day Worldwide
A day of solidarity with torture survivors and of defending human dignity.
- Chocolate Pudding Day Fun day
A spoonful of smooth, cocoa-rich happiness.
Around the world
- Independence Day — Madagascar
- Armed Forces Day — Azerbaijan. Celebrating the founding of Azerbaijan's army.
- Flag Day — Romania
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June 27, 2026 is Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day. It is also International Day of Deafblindness. And a fun one: Sunglasses Day.
- Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day Worldwide
From the corner shop to small workshops, a day for the small businesses that power the economy.
- International Day of Deafblindness Worldwide
On Helen Keller's birthday, a day of solidarity with deafblind people.
- Sunglasses Day Fun day
Put on your shades, look cool and protect your eyes.
Around the world
- Armed Forces Day (UK) — United Kingdom. Thanking the UK's service members and their families.
- Seven Sleepers' Day — Germany. Folk wisdom says today's weather will last seven weeks.
- Independence Day — Djibouti
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June 28, 2026 is Tau Day.
- Tau Day Fun day
6/28: a day for maths fans who love tau, twice pi!
Around the world
- Saint Vitus Day — Serbia
- Constitution Day — Ukraine
- Vietnamese Family Day — Vietnam
June 29, 2026 is International Day of the Tropics. And a fun one: International Mud Day.
- International Day of the Tropics Worldwide
From rainforests to coral reefs, a day for the tropics.
- International Mud Day Fun day
Play in the mud like a kid and don't fear getting dirty!
Around the world
- Saints Peter and Paul — Public holiday in 5 countries: Chile, Colombia, Malta and 2 more
- National Day — Seychelles
- Army Day — Guatemala
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June 30, 2026 is International Asteroid Day. It is also International Day of Parliamentarism. And a fun one: Social Media Day.
- International Asteroid Day Worldwide
Awareness about rocks from the sky. Don't worry, no plans for today!
- International Day of Parliamentarism Worldwide
A day for the people's voice being heard in parliament.
- Social Media Day Fun day
Stop scrolling for a bit and leave a real-life "like" today.
Around the world
- Independence Day — DR Congo
- General Prayer Day — Central African Republic
- 30 June Day — Egypt
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Frequently asked questions
What are the holidays in June 2026?
Key dates in June 2026: National Donut Day (June 5), National Best Friends Day (June 8), Flag Day (June 14), Juneteenth (June 19) and Father's Day (June 21). Every day of the month, with world days and fun days, is listed on this page.
When is National Donut Day 2026?
National Donut Day 2026 is on Friday, June 5, 2026. Eating a donut today is practically mandatory!
When is National Best Friends Day 2026?
National Best Friends Day 2026 is on Monday, June 8, 2026. Tell your best friend how much they mean to you.
When is Flag Day 2026?
Flag Day 2026 is on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Marking the adoption of the Stars and Stripes.
When is Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth 2026 is on Friday, June 19, 2026. Celebrating the end of slavery in the United States.
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