June is here, and with it comes more than just sunny skies and the scent of barbecue in the air! While most people think of June as the gateway to summer fun, it's also a surprisingly full month in terms of holidays and observances. Some are sweet and sentimental, others are downright delicious (National Doughnut Day, anyone?), and a few might just make you giggle.
Yes, there are classics like Father's Day and Juneteenth, but June also hides a treasure trove of lesser-known days worth celebrating. Think National Hug Your Cat Day, National Iced Tea Day, and National Best Friends Day, to name a few. Whether you're looking to honor history, show someone love, or just find a reason to eat strawberry shortcake (hint: June 14), this list of June holidays and observances has a little something for everyone. So, go ahead and fill your calendar with summer fun. June's waiting!
June Daily Holidays and Observances
- June 1: Flip a Coin Day, National Game Show Day, National Hazelnut Cake Day, National Olive Day, National Pen Pal Day, National Say Something Nice Day, World Reef Awareness Day, National Cancer Survivors Day
- June 2: Leave the Office Early Day, National Rocky Road Day, American Indian Citizenship Day, National Bubba Day, National Rotisserie Chicken Day
- June 3: Insect Repellent Awareness Day, National Chocolate Macaroon Day, National Egg Day, National Repeat Day, World Bicycle Day, World Cider Day
- June 4: International Corgi Day, National Cheese Day, National Cognac Day, National Hug Your Cat Day, Global Running Day
- June 5: Hot Air Balloon Day, National Gingerbread Day, National Moonshine Day, National Veggie Burger Day, World Environment Day
- June 6: D-Day, National Applesauce Cake Day, National Drive-In Movie Day, National Eyewear Day, National Gardening Exercise Day, National Higher Education Day, National Yo-Yo Day, National Doughnut Day
- June 7: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, World Caring Day, World Food Safety Day, National Trails Day
- June 8: National Best Friends Day, World Oceans Day, International Children's Day
- June 9: National Donald Duck Day, National Meal Prep Day, National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
- June 10: National Ballpoint Pen Day, National Black Cow Day, National Egg Roll Day, National Frosted Cookie Day, National Herbs and Spices Day, National Iced Tea Day, National Call Your Doctor Day
- June 11: National Corn on the Cob Day, National German Chocolate Cake Day, National Making Life Beautiful Day, Say "Hi" Day, International Yarnbombing Day
- June 12: International Falafel Day, National Loving Day, National Peanut Butter Cookie Day, National Red Rose Day , National Jerky Day
- June 13: International Axe Throwing Day, National Random Acts of Light Day, National Sewing Machine Day, National Weed Your Garden Day, World Softball Day
- June 14: Flag Day, International Bath Day, National Bourbon Day, National Cucumber Day, National Strawberry Shortcake Day, U.S. Army Birthday, World Blood Donor Day, National Rosé Day
- June 15: Father's Day, Global Wind Day, National Prune Day, Nature Photography Day
- June 16: National Fudge Day, World Sea Turtle Day
- June 17: Global Garbage Man Day, National Apple Strudel Day, National Eat Your Vegetables Day, National Mascot Day
- June 18: Clean Your Aquarium Day, International Picnic Day, International Sushi Day, National Go Fishing Day, National Splurge Day
- June 19: Juneteenth, National Martini Day, National Watch Day
- June 20: National American Eagle Day, National Ice Cream Soda Day, National Vanilla Milkshake Day, Summer Solstice, World Productivity Day, World Refugee Day
- June 21: Go Skateboarding Day, International Yoga Day, National Cookie Dough Day, National Daylight Appreciation Day, National Seashell Day, National Selfie Day, National Smoothie Day, World Day of Music, World Giraffe Day, International Surfing Day
- June 22: National Chocolate Eclair Day, National Kissing Day, National Onion Ring Day, World Rainforest Day
- June 23: International Widows' Day, International Women in Engineering Day, National Family Owned & Operated Businesses Day, National Hydration Day, National Pink Day, Typewriter Day, Pink Flamingo Day
- June 24: International Fairy Day, Midsummer, National Pralines Day, Swim a Lap Day, Upcycling Day, National Pralines Day
- June 25: Day of the Seafarer, Global Beatles Day, National Catfish Day, National Strawberry Parfait Day, World Vitiligo Day
- June 26: National Beautician's Day, National Chocolate Pudding Day, National Work From Home Day
- June 27: Helen Keller Day, National Bingo Day, National Ice Cream Cake Day, National Onion Day, National Orange Blossom Day, National Sunglasses Day
- June 28: National Tapioca Day, National Paul Bunyan Day
- June 29: International Day of the Tropics, National Almond Buttercrunch Day, National Camera Day, National Waffle Iron Day
- June 30: International Asteroid Day, National Corvette Day, Social Media Day
June Weekly Holidays and Observances
- National CPR and AED Awareness Week, National Garden Week, National Headache Awareness Week (June 1 — 7)
- National Fishing and Boating Week (June 1 — 8)
- National Flag Week (June 8 — 14)
- National Men's Health Week (June 9 — 15)
- National Pollinator Week (June 16 — 22)
June Monthly Holidays and Observances
- African American Music Appreciation Month
- Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
- Audiobook Appreciation Month
- Caribbean-American Heritage Month
- Cucumber Month
- Great Outdoors Month
- National Adopt-a-Cat Month
- National Camping Month
- National Candy Month
- National Dairy Month
- National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
- National Iced Tea Month
- National Mango Month
- National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
- National Oceans Month
- National Rivers Month
- National Rose Month
- National Zoo and Aquarium Month
- Perennial Gardening Month
- Pride Month
- Professional Wellness Month
- Women’s Golf Month
- World Infertility Awareness Month
Nitya Rao
Editorial Assistant
Nitya Rao is the editorial assistant at The Pioneer Woman, covering stories ranging from food, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, news, and more.
