Cuckoo Warning Day
Cuckoo Warning Day is observed on the first day of summer, traditionally June 21. This informal weather-folklore day centers on a simple old belief: if a cuckoo is heard calling…
Canada’s National Indigenous Peoples Day
Canada’s National Indigenous Peoples Day is observed every year on June 21. The day recognizes the cultures, traditions, languages, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. It…
World Handshake Day
World Handshake Day is observed every year on June 21. This informal world observance focuses on the handshake as a sign of connection, goodwill, peace, and shared humanity. The day…
National Dog Party Day
National Dog Party Day is observed every year on June 21. This lighthearted American observance is all about making dogs the guests of honor, with safe play, social time, treats,…
Shetland Flag Day in Scotland
Shetland Flag Day in Scotland is observed every year on June 21. The day honors the blue-and-white Shetland flag and the local identity it represents. Across Shetland, the flag is…
Suffolk Day
Suffolk Day is celebrated every year on June 21. The day is a county celebration for Suffolk in England, with attention on local food, heritage, music, landscapes, towns, villages, and…
National Day in Greenland
National Day in Greenland is observed every year on June 21. The public holiday is known in Greenlandic as Ullortuneq, a name commonly translated as “the longest day.” It is…
National Yard Games Day
National Yard Games Day is observed on the first day of summer. The day is a cheerful American observance built around outdoor lawn games, backyard play, and friendly competition. It…
National Selfie Day
National Selfie Day is observed every year on June 21. The day is a lighthearted observance built around selfies, self-portraits, and the way people use personal photos to share moments…
National Seashell Day
National Seashell Day is observed on the first day of summer. The day celebrates seashells, beachcombing, and the coastal habitats that produce the small treasures people find along the shore….