June is a warm and happy month, full of sunshine and lots of reasons to smile. School is out, the days are long, and summer fun is just beginning. But June also brings a bunch of fun holidays and observances—some you’ve definitely heard of, and others that might surprise you. From Father’s Day to National Doughnut Day, there’s something special almost every week.
It’s also a time to celebrate love and kindness, with Pride Month, Best Friends Day, and even a day for hugging your cat. Whether you’re spending time outside, enjoying a treat, or just taking it easy, June has a way of making ordinary days feel a little more fun.
June Holidays and Observances
June 1
- National Donut Day
- National Pen Pal Day
- National Heimlich Maneuver Day
June 2
- National Rocky Road Day
- National Rotisserie Chicken Day
June 3
- National Egg Day
- National Chocolate Macaroons Day
June 4
- National Cheese Day
- National Hug Your Cat Day
June 5
- World Environment Day
- National Gingerbread Day
- National Moonshine Day
June 6
- National Doughnut Day
- National Yo-Yo Day
- National Donut Day
June 7
- National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
- National VCR Day
June 8
- National Best Friends Day
June 9
- National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
- National Donald Duck Day
June 10
- National Iced Tea Day
- National Ballpoint Pen Day
- Iced Tea Day
June 11
- National Corn on the Cob Day
- Making Life Beautiful Day
- National German Chocolate Cake Day
June 12
- Peanut Butter Cookie Day
- National Loving Day
June 13
- National Sewing Machine Day
June 14
- Flag Day (U.S.)
- National Bourbon Day
- National Strawberry Shortcake Day
June 15
- Father’s Day
- National Lobster Day
June 16
- National Fudge Day
- National Fresh Veggies Day
June 17
- National Eat Your Vegetables Day
- National Apple Strudel Day
June 18
- International Sushi Day
- National Go Fishing Day
June 19
- Juneteenth
- National Martini Day
- National Watch Day
June 20
- National Ice Cream Soda Day
- National Vanilla Milkshake Day
- Take Your Dog to Work Day
June 21
- National Selfie Day
- National Peaches and Cream Day
- International Yoga Day
June 22
- National Chocolate Eclair Day
- National Onion Rings Day
June 23
- National Hydration Day
- National Pecan Sandies Day
June 24
- National Pralines Day
- National Handshake Day
June 25
- National Catfish Day
June 26
- National Coconut Day
- National Chocolate Pudding Day
- National Work From Home Day
June 27
- Sunglasses Day
- Ice Cream Cake Day
- National PTSD Awareness Day
June 28
- National Tapioca Pudding Day
- National Insurance Awareness Day
June 29
- National Waffle Iron Day
- National Almond Butter Crunch Day
June 30
- National Meteor Watch Day
- National Mai Tai Day
Important Religious Holidays and Observances
- Shavuot: June 1-3
- Eid al-Adha: June 6
- The Hajj: June 4
- Pentecost: June 8
- Trinity Sunday: June 15
- Feast of Corpus Christi: June 19
- Feast of the Sacred Heart: June 27
- St. Peter and St. Paul Day: June 29
Monthly Observances
- Pride Month
- Men’s Health Month
- National Safety Month
- National PTSD Awareness Month
- National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
Isabelle Adler is a contributor for ELLE.com, Esquire.com, Harpersbazaar.com and Town&countrymag.com. When not writing about all things fashion, she can be found at a sample sale or sipping a Hendricks EXTRA dirty martini.
