June is the sixth month of the year and marks the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. With 30 days and 370+ national and international observances, June brings a mix of meaningful awareness campaigns, cultural celebrations, and fun, lighthearted holidays. These days highlight everything from nature and nutrition to creativity, wellness, and social causes.
Some of the most widely recognized celebrations in June include Pride Month, which honors the LGBTQ+ community and commemorates the Stonewall uprising of 1969. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States and became a federal holiday in 2021. Flag Day on June 14th commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag, while Father’s Day (US), observed on the third Sunday in June, celebrates fatherhood and paternal bonds.
June is also full of lesser-known but engaging days like World Environment Day, National Donut Day, and National Selfie Day. The variety of observances offers plenty of opportunities to learn something new, recognize important causes, or simply join in a bit of seasonal fun.
International Days, National Days & Awareness Days in June 2025
This list contains first all national days in June with a set date, followed by the days whose dates change every year.
June 1
There are 23 national and international days on June 1st. The first day of June kicks off a wide mix of celebrations—from honoring cancer survivors and parents to raising awareness about milk, reefs, narcissistic abuse, and more.
- Dinosaur Day: Celebrated twice a year—on the third Tuesday in May and again on June 1.
- Flip a Coin Day
- Global Day of Parents
- Intergenerational Day
- International Tabletop Day
- National Billboard Day
- National Cancer Survivor’s Day* (First Sunday in June)
- National Game Show Day
- National Go Barefoot Day
- National Hazelnut Cake Day
- National Heimlich Maneuver Day
- National Nail Polish Day
💄 Related celebrations: National Lipstick Day on July 29, National Hair Day on October 1, and National Lash Day on February 19. - National Olive Day
- National Pen Pal Day
- National Say Something Nice Day
- National Skincare Education Day
- New Year’s Resolution Recommitment Day
- Stand For Children Day
- Wear a Dress Day
👗 A related day, National Dress Day, falls on March 6. - World Milk Day
🥛 A similar day, National Milk Day, is celebrated each year on January 11. - World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day
- World Outlander Day
June 2
There are 6 national and international days on June 2nd. Today’s celebrations highlight everything from classic comfort foods and workplace wellness to beloved nicknames and iconic vehicles.
- International Volkswagen Bus Day
- National Bubba Day
- National I Love My Dentist Day
🦷 Related dental-related observance is National Dentist’s Day on March 6. - National Leave The Office Early Day* (June 2 or the nearest weekday)
- National Rocky Road Day
🍨 See also complete lists of chocolate national days and ice-cream days. - National Rotisserie Chicken Day
June 3
There are 10 national and international days on June 3rd. Today’s celebrations touch on topics as diverse as geography, love, music slang, congenital conditions, and food culture.
- Chimborazo Day
- Insect Repellent Awareness Day
- Love Conquers All Day
- National Chocolate Macaroon Day
🥮 This day closely follows National Macaroon Day on May 31, offering an excuse to enjoy a second round of this beloved dessert. - National Egg Day
- National Repeat Day
- National Simp Day
- World Bicycle Day
- World Cider Day
🍺 See our complete list of national days related to alcoholic drinks. - World Clubfoot Day
June 4
There are 13 national and international days on June 4th. Today’s observances highlight themes of safety, sustainability, running, and recognition—from gun safety and assistive tech to old maids and audacious hope.
- Audacity to Hope Day
- Global Running Day / National Running Day* (First Wednesday in June)
- International Corgi Day
🐶 A related observance National Dog Day is celebrated on August 26th. See also our complete list of national days dedicated to dogs and their owners. - International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
- National Cheese Day
🧀 A related celebration, National Cheese Lover’s Day, takes place on January 20. - National Clean Beauty Day
- National Cognac Day
🥃 Make sure also to check out our complete list of national days dedicated to alcoholic drinks. - National Hug Your Cat Day
🐱 A similar celebration, International Cat Day, is observed on August 8. See also our complete list of national days dedicated to cats and their owners. - National Old Maid’s Day
- National SAFE Day* (First Tuesday after Memorial Day)
- National Tailors Day* (First Wednesday in June)
- Shopping Cart Day
- World Day for Assistive Technology
June 5
- Illegal Fishing Day
- World Environment Day
- National Gingerbread Day
- National Veggie Burger Day
- Women Chiropractors Day
- National Moonshine Day
June 6
- World Pest Awareness Day
- D-Day
- National Applesauce Cake Day
- National Day of Sweden
- National Drive In Movie Day
- National Eyewear Day
- National Fish & Chip Day
- National Gardening Exercise Day
- National Higher Education Day
- National Yo-Yo Day
- The Big Lunch
- World Tetris Day
June 7
- World Food Safety Day
- National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
- National VCR Day
June 8
- World Oceans Day
- National Best Friend Day
- National Name Your Poison Day
- National Upsy Daisy Day
June 9
- National Donald Duck Day
- National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
June 10
- National Ballpoint Pen Day
- National Black Cow Day
- National Egg Roll Day
- National Herbs and Spices Day
- National Iced Tea Day
June 11
- National Corn on the Cob Day
- Pizza Margherita Day
- National German Chocolate Cake Day
- National Making Life Beautiful Day
- King Kamehameha Day
June 12
- International Falafel Day
- World Day Against Child Labour
- World Gin Day
- National Jerky Day
- National Loving Day
- National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
- National Red Rose Day
- Women Veterans Day
June 13
- International Albinism Awareness Day
- International Axe Throwing Day
- World Softball Day
- Random Acts of Light Day
- LEAF Open Farm Sunday
- National Dance/Movement Therapy Advocacy Day
- National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
- National Weed Your Garden Day
- National Sewing Machine Day
June 14
- International Bath Day
- World Blood Donor Day
- National Bourbon Day
- National Flag Day
- National Pop Goes the Weasel Day
- U. S. Army Birthday
- National Strawberry Shortcake Day
June 15
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
- National Beer Day
- National Lobster Day
- Nature Photography Day
- National Smile Power Day
June 16
- National Fudge Day
- International Day of Family Remittances
- International Day of the African Child
- Tupac Shakur’s Birthday
June 17
- World Tapas Day
- Clean Air Day
- Global Garbage Man Day
- International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
- World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
- National Apple Strudel Day
- National Cherry Tart Day
- National Dump the Pump Day
- National Eat Your Vegetables Day
- National Mascot Day
- National Stewart’s Root Beer Day
June 18
- Autistic Pride Day
- International Panic Day
- International Picnic Day
- International Sushi Day
- Sustainable Gastronomy Day
- National Flip Flop Day
- National Go Fishing Day
- National Splurge Day
- National Take Back the Lunch Break Day
- Ugliest Dog Day
June 19
- National Martini Day
- National Watch Day
- Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Day
- World Sickle Cell Day
- World Juggling Day
- World Sauntering Day
- Juneteenth a.k.a. African American Freedom Day or Emancipation Day
- National FreeBSD Day
- National Garfield the Cat Day
June 20
- International Surfing Day
- International Nystagmus Awareness Day
- National Vanilla Milkshake Day
- World Refugee Day
- American Eagle Day
- National Daylight Appreciation Day
- National Hike with a Geek DayNational Ice Cream Soda Day
- National Kouign Amann Day
June 21
- Go Skateboarding Day
- International Day of Yoga
- World Giraffe Day
- World Humanist Day
- World Music Day
- National Day of the Gong
- National Indigenous Peoples Day
- National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day
- National Selfie Day
- National Smoothie Day
- Take Your Cat To Work Day
June 22
- World Rainforest Day
- National Chocolate Eclair Day
- National HVAC Tech Day
- National Onion Rings Day
June 23
- International Widows Day
- International Women in Engineering Day
- Public Service Day
- National Hydration Day
- National Pecan Sandies Day
- National Pink Day
- Reserves Day
June 24
- International Fairy Day
- National Pralines Day
- Swim a Lap Day
June 25
- Day of the Seafarer
- World Vitiligo Day
- Global Beatles Day
- National Catfish Day
- National Cream Tea Day
- National Leon Day (Halfway to Christmas)
- National Strawberry Parfait Day
June 26
- National Beautician’s Day
- National Chocolate Pudding Day
- National Rat Catcher’s Day
- Summersgiving
June 27
- ARRL Field Day
- Micro-, Small and Medium Enterprises Day a.k.a MSMEs Day
- National Bingo Day
- National HIV Testing Day #HIVTestingDay
- National Ice Cream Cake Day
- National Onion Day
- National Orange Blossom DayNational PTSD Awareness Day
- National Sunglasses Day
June 28
- International Body Piercing Day
- International Caps Lock Day
- National Insurance Awareness Day
- National Logistics Day
- National Paul Bunyan Day
- National Tapioca Day
- Please Take My Children to Work Day
- Tau Day
June 29
- International Day of the Tropics
- Hug Holiday Day
- National Almond Buttercrunch Day
- National Camera Day
- National Waffle Iron Day
June 30
- International Asteroid Day
- International Day of Parliamentarism
- National Meteor Watch Day
- National OOTD Day (Outfit Of The Day)
- Social Media Day
- Leap Second Time Adjustment Day: Occasionally observed on December 31 or June 30, this day accounts for the Earth’s irregular rotation. Scientists add a “leap second” to maintain precision in timekeeping, though it’s not required every year.
National Days in June Where the Date Always Changes
- National Black Bear Day – First Saturday in June
- National Bubbly Day – First Saturday in June
- National Prairie Day – First Saturday in June
- National Trails Day – First Saturday in June
- National Cancer Survivor’s Day – First Sunday in June
- Global Running Day – First Wednesday in June
- National Doughnut Day / National Donut Day – First Friday in June
- National Dragonfly Day – 2nd Saturday in June
- National Outlet Shopping Day – 2nd Saturday in June
- National Rosé Day – 2nd Saturday in June
- Children’s Day – 2nd Sunday in June
- National Forklift Safety Day – 2nd Tuesday in June
- National Call Your Doctor – 2nd Tuesday in June
- National Movie Night – 2nd Friday in June
- Wear Blue Day – Friday before Father’s Day
- National Turkey Lovers’ Day – 3rd Sunday in June
- Father’s Day – 3rd Sunday in June
- National Parchment Day – Last Wednesday in June
- National Handshake Day – Last Thursday in June
- National Bomb Pop Day – Last Thursday in June
