June brings the sweet early days of summer. School’s out, but it’s not too hot (we’re looking at you July). It’s our favorite time of year to head to the lake or kick back on the screened-in porch with a mason jar of iced tea, which is fitting because June 10 is National Iced Tea Day. What other June holidays are there?
Of course, the main holidays in June are Father's Day on the third Sunday (the 16th this year) and the federal holiday Juneteenth (the 19th). But every single day of the month is one to commemorate, from fun observances (bring on Leave the Office Early Day on June 3) to dates of historical significance (June 6 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day in 2024).
Quite a few of June’s special days are food-related, and since celebrations around the table are something we’re experts at Country Living, you’ll find lots of recipes ideas too. (When it comes to National Cheese Day on June 4, consider that we put cheese in everything from apple pie to chicken noodle soup, so, yeah, we’ve got you.)
This list also includes daily, weekly, and monthly awareness topics that we shine a light on in June. Scroll on and mark your calendar for those that are meaningful to you and yours.
June Daily Holidays and Observances in 2024
June 1
- Flip a Coin Day
- National Go Barefoot Day
- National Olive Day
- Dinosaur Day
- Hazelnut Cake Day
- Oscar the Grouch Day
- National Prairie Day (1st Saturday)
- National Trails Day (1st Saturday)
June 2
- Rocky Road Day
- American Indian Citizenship Day
- National Bubba Day
- National Cancer Survivors Day (1st Sunday)
June 3
- Leave the Office Early Day
- World Bicycle Day
- National Egg Day: Find egg recipe ideas by the dozen!
- World Cider Day: In the U.S., there's also a National Apple Cider Day on November 18.
June 4
- National Cheese Day: May we recommend Honey-Apple Baked Brie with Fried Sage?
- National Cognac Day
- Hug Your Cat Day
- International Corgi Day
June 5
- Global Running Day
- Constitution Day (Denmark)
- World Environment Day
June 6
- National Drive-In Movie Day
- D-Day
- National Moonshine Day (first Thursday)
June 7
- National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
- VCR Day
- National Donut Day (first Friday)
June 8
- International Yarnbombing Day
- World Oceans Day
- National Best Friends Day
- National Rosé Day (2nd Saturday)
June 9
- National Donald Duck Day
- National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
June 10
- National Egg Roll Day
- Herbs and Spices Day
- Iced Tea Day
June 11
- Corn on the Cob Day
- Making Life Beautiful Day
June 12
- National Jerky Day
- Loving Day: Learn about this historic holiday.
- Peanut Butter Cookie Day
- Red Rose Day
June 13
- National Sewing Machine Day
- National Weed Your Garden Day
- National Career Nurse Assistants Day
June 14
- Flag Day
- National Strawberry Shortcake Day: Cool off with a frozen twist on the classic.
- International Bath Day
- National New Mexico Day
- World Blood Donor Day
- Play Ball Weekend begins: Learn more about this worldwide event.
June 15
- Nature Photography Day
June 16
- National Fudge Day
- Father's Day
June 17
- National Eat Your Veggies Day
- Apple Strudel Day
- Global Garbage Man Day
June 18
- National Splurge Day
- International Sushi Day
- International Picnic Day
June 19
- National Watch Day
- National Martini Day
- Juneteenth
June 20
- West Virginia Day
- Summer Solstice
- World Refugee Day
- Ugliest Dog Day
- National American Eagle Day
- Hike with a Geek Day
June 21
- International Yoga Day
- World Day of Music
- Take Your Dog to Work Day (Friday after Father's Day)
June 22
- National Onion Ring Day
- National Kissing Day
- National Chocolate Eclair Day
- National Positive Media Day
June 23
- National Pink Day
- Typewriter Day
June 24
- Midsummer
- National Pralines Day
June 25
- National Catfish Day
- Bourdain Day
- Global Beatles Day
June 26
- National Chocolate Pudding Day
- Parchment Day (last Wednesday)
June 27
- National Sunglasses Day
- Bingo Day
- Orange Blossom Day: Celebrate with an Orange Blossom Bundt Cake.
- Helen Keller Day
- National Work From Home Day (last Thursday)
- Ice Cream Cake Day
June 28
- Tau Day
- National Paul Bunyan Day
June 29
- National Camera Day
- Almond Buttercrunch Day
- National Waffle Iron Day
June 30
- National Corvette Day
- International Asteroid Day
- Blink-182 Day: The 182nd day falls on July 1, except on leap years, and 2024 is one.
June has two zodiac signs—Gemini ♊️ and Cancer ♋️. If you were born between May 21 and June 20, you're a Gemini, known to be flexible, clever, extroverted, and sometimes impulsive. If you were born between June 21 andJuly 21, you're a Cancer and are known to be emotional, comforting, and devoted to your loved ones.
Weekly Observances in June 2024
- National Fishing and Boating Week (June 1-9)
- Pet Appreciation Week (June 2-8): Head to our pets page!
- National Flag Week (June 9-15)
- National Men's Health Week (June 10-16)
- National Pollinator Week (June 17-23)
Awareness Months in June
- National Zoo and Aquarium Month
- Professional Wellness Month (aka Employee Wellness Month)
- Pride Month
- African-American Music Appreciation Month
- Women's Golf Month
- World Infertility Awareness Month
- Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
- National Safety Month
- Caribbean-American Heritage Month
- National Candy Month
- National Country Cooking Month
- National Oceans Month
- National Rivers Month
- National Camping Month
