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July 2027: holidays, special days and observances
Every day of July 2027 with its special days: national and public holidays, world and awareness days, and fun days, each with one line about what it marks. Highlights: Independence Day (July 4), National Ice Cream Day (July 18), National Hot Dog Day (July 21), Parents' Day (July 25) and National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day (July 27).
July 2027 at a glance
| Date | Special days |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 | International Joke Day |
| Fri 2 | World UFO Day |
| Sat 3 | International Day of Cooperatives · Plastic Bag Free Day |
| Sun 4 | Independence Day · Alice in Wonderland Day |
| Mon 5 | Bikini Day |
| Tue 6 | World Rural Development Day · International Kissing Day |
| Wed 7 | World Kiswahili Language Day · World Chocolate Day |
| Thu 8 | Video Game Day |
| Fri 9 | Sugar Cookie Day |
| Sat 10 | Teddy Bear Picnic Day |
| Sun 11 | World Horse Day · World Population Day · Srebrenica Genocide Commemoration Day · Blueberry Muffin Day |
| Mon 12 | Combating Sand and Dust Storms Day · International Day of Hope |
| Tue 13 | French Fry Day |
| Wed 14 | Shark Awareness Day |
| Thu 15 | World Youth Skills Day · Give Something Away Day |
| Fri 16 | World Snake Day |
| Sat 17 | World Emoji Day · World Emoji Day |
| Sun 18 | National Ice Cream Day · Nelson Mandela International Day · Sour Candy Day |
| Mon 19 | Stick Out Your Tongue Day |
| Tue 20 | World Chess Day · International Moon Day |
| Wed 21 | National Hot Dog Day · Junk Food Day |
| Thu 22 | Pi Approximation Day |
| Fri 23 | Vanilla Ice Cream Day |
| Sat 24 | International Self-Care Day |
| Sun 25 | Parents' Day · Women and Girls of African Descent Day · World Drowning Prevention Day |
| Mon 26 | Aunt and Uncle Day |
| Tue 27 | National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day |
| Wed 28 | World Hepatitis Day · Waterpark Day |
| Thu 29 | International Tiger Day |
| Fri 30 | International Day of Friendship · World Day against Trafficking in Persons · International Day of Friendship |
| Sat 31 | Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day |
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July 1, 2027 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 →
July 2, 2027 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.
- Army Day — Guatemala
July 3, 2027 is International Day of Cooperatives. And a fun one: Plastic Bag Free Day.
- International Day of Cooperatives Worldwide
There's strength in unity.
- Plastic Bag Free Day Fun day
Take your own cloth bag shopping today.
Around the world
- Independence Day — Belarus
July 4, 2027 is Independence Day in the United States. And a fun one: Alice in Wonderland Day.
- Independence Day United States
An important day in United States.
- Alice in Wonderland Day Fun day
On this day in 1862, Lewis Carroll first told Alice's story.
Around the world
- NAIDOC Week begins — Australia. Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
- Birthday of Queen Sonja — Norway
- Independence Day — Puerto Rico
- 2 more days around the world in the app →
July 5, 2027 is Bikini Day.
- Bikini Day Fun day
Summer vibes with the bikini, introduced on this day in 1946!
Around the world
- Independence Day — Algeria, Cape Verde, Venezuela
- Saints Cyril and Methodius Day — Czechia, Slovakia
- Constitution Day — Armenia
- 5 more days around the world in the app →
July 6, 2027 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
- 5 more days around the world in the app →
July 7, 2027 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
July 8, 2027 is Video Game Day.
- Video Game Day Fun day
Grab the controller: you've earned a round today!
July 9, 2027 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
July 10, 2027 is Teddy Bear Picnic Day.
- Teddy Bear Picnic Day Fun day
Grab your teddy bear and pack the picnic basket!
Around the world
- Independence Day — Bahamas
July 11, 2027 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.
July 12, 2027 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
- Virgin of Chiquinquirá — Colombia
July 13, 2027 is French Fry Day.
- French Fry Day Fun day
Crispy and golden: ketchup or mayo today?
Around the world
- Statehood Day — Montenegro
July 14, 2027 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
July 15, 2027 is World Youth Skills Day. And a fun one: Give Something Away Day.
- 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 →
July 16, 2027 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
- Carnival — Saint Lucia
July 17, 2027 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
July 18, 2027 is National Ice Cream Day in the United States. It is also Nelson Mandela International Day. And a fun one: Sour Candy Day.
- National Ice Cream Day United StatesFun day
What's your favourite flavour? Get an extra scoop today.
- 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
- 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.
- Constitution Day — Uruguay
July 19, 2027 is Stick Out Your Tongue Day.
- Stick Out Your Tongue Day Fun day
Take a selfie and stick out your tongue: no serious faces today! 😛
Around the world
- Marine Day — Japan
- President’s Day — Botswana
- Revolution Day — Nicaragua
- 1 more day around the world in the app →
July 20, 2027 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.
- Independence Day — Colombia
- Peace and Freedom Day (TRNC) — TRNC (Northern Cyprus). Northern Cyprus marks the anniversary of 1974.
- 1 more day around the world in the app →
July 21, 2027 is National Hot Dog Day in the United States. And a fun one: Junk Food Day.
- National Hot Dog Day United StatesFun day
Grill, mustard, ketchup: America's summer classic.
- Junk Food Day Fun day
A little treat is allowed just for today!
Around the world
- National Day — Belgium
July 22, 2027 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
- Magal de Touba — Senegal
- 1 more day around the world in the app →
July 23, 2027 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
July 24, 2027 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
- Arbaeen-e Hosseini — Iran
- Birthday of Simón Bolívar — Venezuela
- 1 more day around the world in the app →
July 25, 2027 is Parents' Day in the United States. It is also Women and Girls of African Descent Day, World Drowning Prevention Day and International Day for Judicial Well-being.
- Parents' Day United States
A day to thank mums and dads together.
- 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
July 26, 2027 is Aunt and Uncle Day.
- 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
July 27, 2027 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
July 28, 2027 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
July 29, 2027 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
July 30, 2027 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
July 31, 2027 is Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day.
- Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day Fun day
Theremin or kalimba? Listen to an instrument you've never heard before.
Frequently asked questions
What are the holidays in July 2027?
Key dates in July 2027: Independence Day (July 4), National Ice Cream Day (July 18), National Hot Dog Day (July 21), Parents' Day (July 25) and National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day (July 27). Every day of the month, with world days and fun days, is listed on this page.
When is Independence Day 2027?
Independence Day 2027 is on Sunday, July 4, 2027. An important day in United States.
When is National Ice Cream Day 2027?
National Ice Cream Day 2027 is on Sunday, July 18, 2027. What's your favourite flavour? Get an extra scoop today.
When is National Hot Dog Day 2027?
National Hot Dog Day 2027 is on Wednesday, July 21, 2027. Grill, mustard, ketchup: America's summer classic.
When is Parents' Day 2027?
Parents' Day 2027 is on Sunday, July 25, 2027. A day to thank mums and dads together.
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