Saturday
July 21, 2018
18 holidays and observances fall on this day.
National Junk Food Day
🍟🍕 National Junk Food Day is an annual holiday celebrated on July 21st. It is dedicated to celebrating all of the delicious, sugary, and greasy junk foods.
Legal Drinking Age Day
National Legal Drinking Age Day — honor responsible adulthood, learn why age‑21 matters for safety and health, and promote legal enjoyment of alcohol.
National Be Someone Day
National Be Someone Day urges adults to learn abuse signs, take the pledge, speak up for children, and unite communities in protecting every child.
Take a Monkey to Lunch Day
Take a Monkey to Lunch Day (July 21) highlights primate welfare and conservation. Learn how to support sanctuaries, spread awareness, and celebrate safely.
National Craft for your Local Shelters Day
Make handmade toys, blankets, and bandanas for shelter pets on National Craft for your Local Shelters Day, a July 21 effort to support local animal
No Pet Store Puppies Day
No Pet Store Puppies Day, observed July 21, urges adoption over pet store purchases, highlights puppy mill links, and promotes shelter support and
Woodie Wagon Day
Celebrate Woodie Wagon Day, observed the third Saturday in July, honoring wood‑paneled station wagons, restoration, surf culture, and classic car shows.
Invite an Alien to Live with You Day
Invite an Alien to Live with You Day on July 21 celebrates the classic sitcom Mork & Mindy. A fun day to imagine hosting an extraterrestrial friend.
National Tug-Of-War Tournament Day
Celebrate National Tug-Of-War Tournament Day on July 21st with teams competing for the national title. Learn history, importance, and simple ways to
Toss Away the “Could Haves” and “Should Haves”
Toss Away the “Could Haves” and “Should Haves” encourages releasing regrets on the third Saturday in July with a simple ritual of writing and letting go.
National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day
Celebrate National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day on the third Saturday in July with fruit wines, tastings, food pairings and winery visits nationwide.
National Black Women's Equal Pay Day
National Black Women's Equal Pay Day on July 21 highlights the wage gap Black women face and calls for equal pay. Learn about the history and how to take
Guam Liberation Day
Commemorates Guam's liberation from Japanese occupation on July 21, 1944. Learn about history, why it matters, and how the island celebrates today.
Belgium Independence Day
Belgium Independence Day is celebrated on July 21, marking King Leopold I’s investiture and the formal establishment of the Kingdom with parades and
Canada Parks Day
Celebrate Canada's national parks on the third Saturday of July with events and outdoor activities and family programs that invite people to get outside.
National Lamington Day
Celebrate National Lamington Day on July 21 by baking and sharing Australia’s chocolate-and-coconut sponge cake, a beloved Queensland treat. Enjoy it.
Canada Parks Day
Celebrate Canada's national parks on the third Saturday of July with events and outdoor activities and family programs that invite people to get outside.
International Snowdon Race
The International Snowdon Race is a demanding mountain run from Llanberis to Snowdon’s summit each third Saturday in July. History, significance and ways
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Pi Approximation Day (Casual Pi Day)
Celebrate Pi Approximation Day — honor the famous 22/7 fraction, explore pi through pie, trivia, digits, and fun math activities for all ages.
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Celebrate World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on the fourth Sunday in July — to honor seniors, bridge generational gaps, and foster love, visits, prayer, and community care.
Mango Day
Mango Day on July 22 celebrates the king of fruits. Discover its history, health benefits, varieties, and easy ways to celebrate with recipes and tastings.
World Brain Day
World Brain Day on 22 July raises global awareness of brain health and care access. Learn why brain health matters and how to observe and advocate for
Auntie's Day
Auntie's Day on the fourth Sunday of July honors the special bond between aunts and their nieces and nephews. Celebrate the love and guidance of aunties.
National Parents’ Day
Celebrate National Parents’ Day - learn about its 1994 origin, why honoring parents matters, and heartfelt ways to show appreciation for their love and dedication.
National Hammock Day
🌴National Hammock Day is a celebration of the hammock as a symbol of relaxation. It is a day to encourage people to enjoy the simple pleasure of being in a hammock.
National Hammock Day
Celebrate National Hammock Day on July 22 with a slow, restful pause—set up a hammock, unplug, and enjoy a peaceful afternoon outdoors and recharge.