July is smack-dab in the middle of the summer—often the hottest month of the year—and it’s packed with an amazing amount of cute and wacky days to celebrate!
July holidays and observances in 2026, of course, include the United States of America’s birthday, as well as a whole host of silly days honoring various types of cookout meats, flavors of ice cream and our favorite summertime fruits: watermelon and blueberries!
It’s the middle of summer—and the year! These are the special July holidays to look forward to.
July Daily Holidays and Observances 2026
July 1
- American Zoo Day
- Early Bird Day
- International Chicken Wing Day
- International Joke Day
- International Reggae Day
- National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
- National Financial Freedom Day
- National Gingersnap Day
- National Postal Workers Day
- National Television Heritage Day
- National U.S. Postage Stamp Day
- Second Half of the Year Day
- ZIP Code Day
July 2
- Freedom From Fear of Speaking Day
- I Forgot Day
- Made in the USA Day
- National Disco Day
- National Report Military Fraud Day
- Special Recreation for the Disabled Day
- World Sports Journalists Day
- World UFO Day
July 3
- Air Conditioning Appreciation Day
- American Redneck Day
- Comic Sans Day
- Disobedience Day
- International Drop a Rock Day
- International Plastic Bag Free Day
- National Chocolate Wafer Day
- National Compliment Your Mirror Day
- National Eat Your Beans Day
- National Fried Clam Day
- National Independent Beer Run Day
- National Stay Out of the Sun Day
- StartTheConversation Day
July 4
- Alice in Wonderland Day
- Fourth of July/Independence Day
- Hop a Park Day
- Independence From Meat Day
- Indivisible Day
- International Cherry Pit Spitting Day
- International Day of Cooperatives
- Invisible Day
- National Barbecued Spareribs Day
- National Caesar Salad Day
- National Hillbilly Day
- Sidewalk Egg Frying Day
July 5
- Build a Scarecrow Day
- Mechanical Pencil Day
- National Apple Turnover Day
- National Bikini Day
- National Graham Cracker Day
- National Hawai’i Day
- National Workaholics Day
- Work Without Your Hands Day
July 6
- International Kissing Day
- National Air Traffic Control Day
- National Fried Chicken Day
- Umbrella Cover Day
- Virtually Hug a Virtual Assistant Day
- World Zoonoses Day
July 7
- Global Forgiveness Day
- International Peace & Love Day
- National Day of Rock ‘n’ Roll
- National Dive Bar Day
- National Dora Day
- National Father-Daughter Take a Walk Day
- National Macaroni Day
- National Strawberry Sundae Day
- Tell the Truth Day
- World Chocolate Day
July 8
- Be a Kid Again Day
- National Blueberry Day
- National Chocolate With Almonds Day
- National Freezer Pop Day
- National Ice Cream Sundae Day
- National Love Your Skin Day
- National Video Game Day
- Oneofusismissing Day
- SCUD Day (National Savor the Comic, Unplug the Drama Day)
July 9
- Call of the Horizon Day
- Fashion Day
- National Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Omelet Day
- National Sugar Cookie Day
July 10
- Don’t Step on a Bee Day
- Global Energy Independence Day
- Gospel Day
- National French Fry Day
- National Kitten Day
- National Motorcycle Day
- National Piña Colada Day
- Pick Blueberries Day
- Teddy Bear Picnic Day
- World Kebab Day
July 11
- All-American Pet Photo Day
- Cheer Up the Lonely Day
- Free Slurpee Day
- International Essential Oils Day
- International Skinny Dip Day
- National 7-Eleven Day
- National Blueberry Muffin Day
- National Culture and Senior Citizens Day
- National Mojito Day
- National State Fair Food Day
- National Swimming Pool Day
- World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day
- World Population Day
July 12
- Barn Day
- Etch A Sketch Day
- Malala Day
- National Different Colored Eyes Day
- National Eat Your Jello Day
- National Pecan Pie Day
- National Simplicity Day
- New Conversations Day
- Paper Bag Day
July 13
- Embrace Your Geekness Day
- Fool’s Paradise Day
- Gruntled Workers Day
- International Town Criers Day
- National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day
- National Beans ‘N’ Franks Day
- National Rock Day
July 14
- Bastille Day
- International Non-Binary People’s Day
- National Be Nice to Bugs Day
- National Break Free From the Big Three Day
- National Mac and Cheese Day
- National Nude Day
- National Tape Measure Day
- Pandemonium Day
- Shark Awareness Day
July 15
- Celebration of the Horse Day
- Developmental Disability Professionals Day
- National Be a Dork Day
- National Give Something Away Day
- National Gummi Worm Day
- National Hot Dog Day
- National I Love Horses Day
- National Pet Fire Safety Day
- National Tapioca Pudding Day
- Orange Chicken Day
- Take Your Poet to Work Day
- World Youth Skills Day
July 16
- Fresh Spinach Day
- Guinea Pig Appreciation Day
- National Atomic Veterans Day
- National Cherry Day
- National Corn Fritters Day
- National D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome Day
- National Personal Chef Day
- National Wedding Invitation Day
- Rural Transit Day
- World Snake Day
July 17
- National Lottery Day
- National Peach Ice Cream Day
- National Tattoo Day
- World Day for International Justice
- World Emoji Day
July 18
- Insurance Nerd Day
- National Caviar Day
- National Dapper Your Data Day
- National Sour Candy Day
- Nelson Mandela Day
- Perfect Family Day
- Toss Away the “Could Haves” and “Should Haves” Day
- World Listening Day
July 19
- Flight Attendant Safety Professionals’ Day
- International Retainer Day
- Lake Superior Day
- National Daiquiri Day
- National Football Day
- National Ice Cream Day
- National Urban Beekeeping Day
July 20
- Global Hug Your Kids Day
- International Chess Day
- Moon Day
- National Fortune Cookie Day
- National Get Out of the Dog House Day
- National Lollipop Day
- Space Exploration Day
- Women’s Union Establishment Day
July 21
- Invite an Alien to Live With You Day
- Legal Drinking Age Day
- National Be Someone Day
- National Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
- National Craft for Your Local Shelters Day
- National Junk Food Day
- No Pet-Store Puppies Day
- Take a Monkey to Lunch Day
July 22
- Mango Day
- National Hammock Day
- Pi Approximation Day
- World Brain Day
July 23
- Hot Enough for Ya Day
- National Gorgeous Grandma Day
- National Refreshment Day
- National Sprinkle Day
- National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
- National Women Touched by Addiction Day
- Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day
- World Sjogren’s Day
July 24
- Amelia Earhart Day
- International Self-Care Day
- National Cousins Day
- National Day of Motoring
- National Drive-Thru Day
- National Tequila Day
- Samaritans Awareness Day
- Tell an Old Joke Day
July 25
- Carousel Day (National Merry-Go-Round Day)
- International Red Shoe Day
- National Day of the Cowboy
- National Drowning Prevention Day
- National Hire a Veteran Day
- National Thread the Needle Day
- National Wine and Cheese Day
- Puerto Rico Constitution Day
- World Drowning Prevention Day
July 26
- Auntie’s Day
- National All or Nothing Day
- National Aunt and Uncle Day
- National Bagelfest Day
- National Disability Independence Day
- National Dog Photography Day
- National Parents’ Day
- National Tree Day
- One Voice Day
- World Mangrove Day
- World Tofu Day
July 27
- Bagpipe Appreciation Day
- Barbie-in-a-Blender Day
- National Chicken Finger Day
- National Creme Brûlée Day
- National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
- National Love Is Kind Day
- National Scotch Day
- National Sleepy Head Day
- Take Your Houseplant for a Walk Day
- Take Your Pants for a Walk Day
- Walk on Stilts Day
July 28
- National Milk Chocolate Day
- National Soccer Day
- National Waterpark Day
- World Hepatitis Day
- World Nature Conservation Day
July 29
- Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day
- International Tiger Day
- National Lasagna Day
- National Lipstick Day
- National Chicken Wing Day
- Rain Day
July 30
- International Day of Friendship
- National Cheesecake Day
- National Chili Dog Day
- National Father-in-Law Day
- National Intern Day
- National Support Public Education Day
- National Whistleblower Day
- Paperback Book Day
- Share a Hug Day
- World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
- World Snorkeling Day
July 31
- Harry Potter‘s Birthday
- Lifeguard Appreciation Day
- National Avocado Day
- National Get Gnarly Day
- National Jump for Jelly Beans Day
- National Mutt Day
- National Raspberry Cake Day
- National Talk in an Elevator Day
- Shredded Wheat Day
- Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day
- World Ranger Day
July Weekly Observances 2026
- Clean Beaches Week (July 1-7)
- National Marijuana Facts Week (July 4-10)
- Be Nice to New Jersey Week (July 5-11)
- Shark Week (July 6-13)
- National Moth Week (July 18-26)
- Everybody Deserves a Massage Week (July 19-25)
- National Zookeeper Week (July 19-25)
- Coral Reef Awareness Week (July 20-26)
- Hepatitis Awareness Week (July 26-Aug. 1)
July Monthly Observances and Awareness Celebrations
- Cell Phone Courtesy Month
- Family Golf Month
- International Alopecia Month for Women
- Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
- National Anti-Boredom Month
- National Blueberry Month
- National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month
- National Deli Salad Month
- National Family Reunion Month
- National Grilling Month
- National Hot Dog Month
- National Ice Cream Month
- National Make a Difference to Children Month
- National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
- National Parks and Recreation Month
- National Picnic Month
- National Vacation Rental Month
- National Watermelon Month
- Sarcoma Awareness Month
- Social Wellness Month
- Women’s Motorcycle Month
- Worldwide Bereaved Parents Awareness Month
