Major Events Around the Globe
Global
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Canada Day: Celebrating the anniversary of the Canadian Confederation.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
International Joke Day: Encouraging humor and laughter worldwide.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
International Reggae Day: Honoring the influence of reggae music globally.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
World UFO Day: Raising awareness about unidentified flying objects.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
International Day of Cooperatives: Observed on the first Saturday in July, promoting cooperative enterprises.
Friday, July 3, 2026
International Plastic Bag Free Day: Advocating for a reduction in the use of plastic bags to protect the environment.
Friday, July 3, 2026
International Drop a Rock Day: Encouraging people to decorate rocks and leave them for others to find, promoting kindness and creativity.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Alice in Wonderland Day: Celebrating the anniversary of the first telling of Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."
Monday, July 6, 2026
International Kissing Day: Celebrating the act of kissing and its significance in cultures worldwide.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
World Chocolate Day: Indulging in and celebrating the enjoyment of chocolate.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Global Forgiveness Day: Encouraging forgiveness as a step towards healing and understanding.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
World Population Day: Raising awareness about global population issues.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
National Motorcycle Day: Celebrated on the second Friday in July, honoring motorcycling.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
World Kebab Day: Also observed on the second Friday of the month, celebrating the popular dish.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Bastille Day (France): Commemorating the French Revolution and the storming of the Bastille.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Shark Awareness Day: Promoting awareness and conservation of sharks.
Friday, July 17, 2026
World Emoji Day: Celebrating the use of emojis in digital communication.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
World Listening Day: Encouraging people to be more aware of the soundscape and the ecological importance of listening.
Monday, July 20, 2026
Moon Day: Commemorating the first manned landing on the Moon in 1969.
Monday, July 20, 2026
National Ice Cream Day: Celebrated on the third Sunday in July, enjoying the popular frozen dessert.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Independence Day (Belgium): Celebrating Belgium's independence from the Netherlands in 1831.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Fiestas Patrias (Peru): Celebrating Peru's independence from Spain in 1821.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
International Day of Friendship: Promoting friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals to inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: Raising awareness of human trafficking victims and the protection of their rights.
Burundi
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Independence Day
Canada
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Canada Day
Rwanda
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Independence Day
Belarus
Friday, July 3, 2026
Independence Day
United States
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Independence Day
Algeria
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Independence Day
Venezuela
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Independence Day
Zambia
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Heroes' Day
India
Monday, July 6, 2026
Rath Yatra
Spain
Monday, July 6, 2026
San Fermín Begins
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
San Fermín Ends
Serbia
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Statehood Day
Argentina
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Independence Day
Bahamas
Friday, July 10, 2026
Independence Day
Belgium
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Flanders Day
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Belgian National Day
France
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Bastille Day
Iceland
Friday, July 17, 2026
National Day
Colombia
Monday, July 20, 2026
Independence Day
Japan
Monday, July 20, 2026
Marine Day
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Gion Matsuri Begins
Friday, July 31, 2026
Gion Matsuri Ends
Slovenia
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
National Uprising Day
Egypt
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Revolution Day
Germany
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Rhein in Flames
Cuba
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Carnival of Santiago Begins
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Revolution Day
Monday, July 27, 2026
Carnival of Santiago Ends
Liberia
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Independence Day
Maldives
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Independence Day
Peru
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Fiestas Patrias Begins
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Fiestas Patrias Ends
Morocco
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Throne Day
Canada (Québec)
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Montréal Jazz Festival Begins
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Montréal Jazz Festival Ends