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Women’s Equality Day, US
2024-08-26
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution giving women the right to vote.

National Disability Independence Day
2024-07-26
National Disability Independence Day celebrates the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This act provides individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities protection from employment discrimination, equal opportunity to access buildings and public transportation, and more.

Pflasterspektakel
2024-07-19
Pflasterspektakel (pavement spectacle), held in Linz, Austria is an annual street art festival. Musical acts, juggling, acrobatics, pantomime, theatrics, and fire dancing are just some of the performances that make up this exciting festival.

Islamic New Year
2024-07-07
The Islamic New Year marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year. It begins at the first sighting of the lunar crescent new moon in the month of Muharram.

Wimbledon
2024-07-01
Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. It has been held in London every year since 1877 at the All England Club in Wimbledon.

Tour de France
2024-06-29
The Tour de France is an annual men’s bicycle race. Primarily held in France, this multiple-stage race spans the course of 23 days. The race was first organized in 1903.

Matariki
2024-06-28
Matariki, also known as the Māori New Year, is a significant celebration in Aotearoa (New Zealand) marked by the appearance of the Pleiades star cluster. It is a time for Māori communities to come together, reflect on the past, celebrate new beginnings, and engage in cultural practices and festivities.

Helen Keller Day
2024-06-27
Helen Keller Day is celebrated every year on June 27th. As a presidential proclamation in 1980, along with international blind and deaf organizations, this holiday was designated to celebrate the life and work of the extraordinary Helen Keller.

Public Service Day
2024-06-23
United Nations Public Service Day highlights the importance of public service within communities around the world.
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World Rainforest Day
2024-06-22
World Rainforest Day is a global initiative to raise awareness about the importance of rainforests and their role in maintaining ecological balance. The day encourages efforts to protect and conserve these vital ecosystems, which are home to diverse plant and animal species, and are crucial for the health of the planet.

Midsummer, Sweden
2024-06-22
Midsummer is one of the most important Swedish holidays. This celebration of the summer solstice includes dancing around maypoles, making flower wreaths, and vacationing in the countryside.

June Solstice
2024-06-21
For the Northern Hemisphere, this marks the longest day of the year and the moment when the Sun reaches the Tropic of Cancer, its highest point.
For the Southern Hemisphere, this is the shortest day of the year and the arrival of winter. The solstice happens at the same moment for everyone, everywhere on Earth.
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International Picnic Day
2024-06-18
International Picnic Day encourages people to enjoy the outdoors and share a meal in a picnic setting with friends and family. It’s a day to appreciate nature, good food, and the simple pleasure of gathering for a relaxed and enjoyable outdoor experience.

Father's Day
2024-06-16
Father’s Day is a celebration of fathers. In many countries, including the United States, it is celebrated on the third Sunday of June.

Flag Day, United States
2024-06-14
Flag Day in the U.S. commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the country in 1777.
The day is an occasion to honor and celebrate the flag’s history, symbolizing the unity and identity of the nation.

D-Day
2024-06-06
D-Day is observed in the U.S. in memory of the Normandy landings in France on June 6, 1944, in which American soldiers and other Allied forces fought to end World War II in Europe.
