Friday 21st June 2024 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Friday June 21st 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on June 21st 2024

Make Music Day 🎵

Music
International

Make Music Day was dreamt up by France’s Ministry of Culture in 1982. The idea is that everyone could play music or host free outdoor performances.

National Selfie Day

We probably don't need a day to encourage people to take pictures of themselves, but there is no denying the cultural impact of selfies.

World Lambrusco Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Lambrusco Day.

Stereoscopy Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Stereoscopy Day.

National Take Back the Lunch Break Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take Back the Lunch Break Day.

National Daylight Appreciation Day

Seasons
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Daylight Appreciation Day

National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day

National Take Your Dog To Work Day 🐶

Pets
USA

This national holiday honors and promotes adoption of furry friends, while providing a fun and positive environment in the workplace.

National Wagyu Day 🐄

Food
USA

Join culinary enthusiasts worldwide in honoring Wagyu beef and its dedicated producers. Discover the art, science, and sustainability behind Wagyu while indulging in its sublime flavors.

International Day of Yoga

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Yoga

Andean New Year

Bolivia

Traditional date of Aymara New Year and the winter solstice. Declared official holiday in 2010

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Canada

A Provincial Statutory Holiday since 2001 in Northwest Territories and since 2017 in Yukon

Finland Midsummer Day

Finland

Midsummer in Finland was originally a pagan festival that celebrates the longest day of the year

Ullortuneq

Greenland

Means 'longest day' and is celebrated on the Summer Solstice on either 20 or 21 June

Eid Al Adha

Saudi Arabia

Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.

Poson Full Moon Poya

Sri Lanka

Commemorates the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka by Mahinda

Sweden Midsummer Day

Sweden

Originally a pagan festival that celebrates the longest day of the year

Togo Martyrs' Day

Togo

A day to remember and honour all those who have lost their lives in the fight for a free and independent Togo

Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a federal holiday and state holiday in several states. It commemorates the date in 1865 when news of the emancipation of African American slaves reached Galveston

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Day Guide for Friday June 21st 2024