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1st June, Saturday
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Global Day of Parents
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- Created in 2012, by the United Nations in honor of parents
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3rd June, Monday
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World Bicycle Day
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- To encourage people to engage in physical activities and use bicycles for transportation as it is much better and a greener option.
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4th June, Tuesday
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National Cheese Day
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- Celebrated by people who love cheese
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5th June, Wednesday
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World Environment Day
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- To raise awareness about the environment and how to protect our planet.
- Not a public holiday, businesses and shops will remain open.
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5th June, Wednesday
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Global Running Day
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- Celebrated every year on the first Wednesday in the month of June.
- Dedicated to the sport of running and encourages people to lead a more active lifestyle.
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6th June, Thursday
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D- Day
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- On 6th June, 1944, at the height of World War II, the Allied troops reached the Normandy beaches to fight the German troops.
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8th June, Saturday
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National Best Friends Day
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- Not a public holiday, hence businesses and schools will be open.
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8th June, Saturday
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World Oceans Day
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- Commemorates importance of oceans, its sources, food, and regulation of the climate.
- To raise awareness of how crucial it is for the planet that we conserve it.
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14th June, Friday
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World Blood Donor Day
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- Created by the World Health Organization, to raise awareness about blood donation.
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15th June, Saturday
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) raises awareness about the rapid rise in cases where elders are being treated badly and abused.
- To promote the dignity and well-being of older people.
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16th June, Sunday
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Father’s Day
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- Celebrated every year on the third Sunday of June, to highlight how important fathers are, their role in a child’s upbringing
- Not a public holiday, but as it is on a Sunday, businesses may be closed.
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20th June, Thursday
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World Refugee Day
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- Raises awareness about the plight of refugees
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21st June, Friday
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Summer Solstice
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- Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, which means that Summers have arrived.
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21st June, Friday
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Take your Dog to Work Day
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- Observed every year on the Friday after Father’s Day
- The idea for this day was conceived by Pet Sitters International (a pet-sitting organization).
- Aims to strengthen the bonds between dogs and their owners, and coworkers, as having dogs in the office could lead to having a good mood at the workplace.
- It is also known as Bring Your Pet to Work Day and encourages people who have dogs, to bring them to their workplace. And the ones who don’t have a dog, can bring their cats or other pets to the office.
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21st June, Friday
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International Yoga Day
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- Proposed by Indian Prime Minister during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, to commemorate a day for Yoga.
- 21st June was officially declared as the International Yoga Day, on 11th December, 2014 receiving approval by more than 175 member states.
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23rd June, Sunday
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National Pink Day
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- Pink Day is celebrated as the colour Pink which is usually associated with femininity, softness, childhood, and romance.
- Wearing pink is encouraged as it is said that doing so can help break stereotypes associated with color.
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23rd June, Sunday
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International Women in Engineering Day
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- Created by the Women’s Engineering Society
- Appreciates efforts of women working in the engineering sector and encourages more women to take up the profession of engineering.
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27th June, Thursday
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Helen Keller Day
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- Helen Keller Day is celebrated every year on her birthday, 27th June.
- In honour of her what she had achieved in life, her undying spirit.
- She was an author, activist, lecturer, and advocate for people with disabilities, being deaf-blind herself.
- Well-known for fundraising fashion show
- Not a public holiday in the United Kingdom, so schools and businesses will be open.
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