Introduction
July is the middle of the year and is a month filled with sunshine and excitement. It’s a popular month for vacations and celebrations, and it’s no wonder why. With the arrival of the warm and sultry weather, people all around the world look forward to taking a break and indulging in fun activities. From Independence Day to National Hot Dog Day, July has something for everyone to enjoy.
Daily Observances
Here are some of the daily observances to keep in mind for the month of July:
July 1
- Canada Day
- International Joke Day
- National Postal Worker Day
- American Zoo Day
- Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
July 2
- National I Forgot Day
- World UFO Day
July 3
- National Stay Out of the Sun Day
- National Eat Beans Day
- International Plastic Bag Free Day
- Disobedience Day
July 4
- Independence Day
July 5
- National Graham Cracker Day
- National Bikini Day
July 6
- National Fried Chicken Day
- International Kissing Day
July 7
- National Strawberry Sundae Day
- World Chocolate Day
- Tell the Truth Day
July 8
- National SCUD Day
- National Video Game Day
- Liberty Bell Day
- Math 2.0 Day
July 9
- National Sugar Cookie Day
July 10
- National Piña Colada Day
- National Kitten Day
- Don’t Step On a Bee Day
- Teddy Bear Picnic Day
July 11
- National Clerihew Day
- Cheer Up the Lonely Day
- World Population Day
- Marine Corps Creation Day
July 12
- Etch a Sketch Day
- Simplicity Day
- National Eat Your Jello Day
July 13
- National French Fry Day
- Embrace Your Geekness Day
July 14
- National Mac and Cheese Day
- Cow Appreciation Day
- Bastille Day
- Shark Awareness Day
- Pandemonium Day
July 15
- Be a Dork Day
- National Give Something Away Day
- Gummi Worm Day
- National Pet Fire Safety Day
July 16
- National Corn Fritter Day
- World Snake Day
July 17
- National Lottery Day
- Wrong Way Day
- World Emoji Day
July 18
- National Caviar Day
- Nelson Mandela International Day
- World Listening Day
July 19
- National Daiquiri Day
- National Ice Cream Day (third Sunday)
July 20
- National Moon Day
- International Chess Day
- Space Exploration Day
- National Lollipop Day
July 21
- National Junk Food Day
July 22
- National Hammock Day
- Spoonerism Day
July 23
- National Hot Dog Day
- Gorgeous Grandma Day
July 24
- National Cousins Day
- National Tequila Day
- National Drive-Thru Day
- Tell An Old Joke Day
July 25
- National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
- National Thread the Needle Day
- National Wine and Cheese Day
July 26
- National All Or Nothing Day
- National Aunt and Uncle Day
- National Parents Day (fourth Sunday)
July 27
- Bagpipe Appreciation Day
- National Creme Brûlée Day
- National Scotch Day
July 28
- National Milk Chocolate Day
- National Hamburger Day (one of three celebratory days in the year)
July 29
- National Chicken Wing Day
- National Lasagna Day
- National Lipstick Day
- Rain Day
July 30
- National Cheesecake Day
- National Chili Dog Day
- National Father-in-Law Day
- International Day of Friendship
- National Support Public Education Day
July 31
- National Avocado Day
- Harry Potter’s Birthday Day
- National Mutt Day
- Talk In An Elevator Day
Weekly Observances
July also has several weekly observances that are worth celebrating:
- Clean Beaches Week (July 1-7)
- National Parenting Gifted Children Week (third week)
- National Moth Week (last week)
Monthly Observances
In addition to daily and weekly observances, there are also several monthly observances worth noting in July:
- American Artist Appreciation Month
- American History Essay Contest
- Bereaved Parents Awareness Month
- Cord Blood Awareness Month
- Family Fun Month
- Family Meal Month
- Family Reunion Month
- National Anti-Boredom Month
- National Baked Bean Month
- National Black Family Month
- National Blueberry Month
- National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
- National Culinary Arts Month
- National Fireworks Safety Month
- National Foreign Language Month
- National Grilling Month
- National Hemp Month
- National Horseradish Month
- National Hot Dog Month
- National Ice Cream Month
- National Make a Difference for Children Month
- National Peach Month
- National Picnic Month
- National World Watercolor Month
- Purposeful Parenting Month
- Read an Almanac Month
Conclusion
July is truly a month of celebration that offers something for everyone. From Independence Day to National Ice Cream Day, there are plenty of reasons to indulge and take advantage of the warm weather. With so many daily, weekly, and monthly observances, there are endless opportunities to celebrate and honor what we value most. Get out, celebrate, and make the most of the days since July 1st!
