Independence Day is one of the most important holidays celebrated in the U.S., and while we believe in being patriotic all month long, there are plenty of other holidays and observances worth celebrating, too. This July, try getting in the celebratory spirit a couple of days before July 4 with Made in USA Day, which falls on July 2. Or, set up a hammock at your local park for National Hammock Day on July 22.
July Official Holidays and Observances
July 1
- American Zoo Day
- National Postal Office day
- International Joke Day
July 2
- Made in the USA Day
- World UFO Day
July 3
- National Chocolate Wafer Day
July 4
- Independence Day
- Alice in Wonderland Day
- Independence From Meat Day
July 5
- International Cherry Pit Spitting Day
- Hop-a-Park-Day
July 6
- Build a Scarecrow Day
- National Fried Chicken Day
July 7
- National Dora Day
- National Father-Daughter Take a Walk Day
- Tell the Truth Day
July 8
- Be a Kid Again Day
- National Blueberry Day
- National Love your Skin Day
July 9
- National Sugar Cookie Day
- Fashion Day
- National Don’t Put all Your Eggs in One Omelet Day
July 10
- Global energy Independence Day
- National Kitten Day
- National Piña Colada
July 11
- All American Pet Photo Day
- International Essential Oils Day
- National Culture and Senior Citizens Day
July 12
- Malala Day
- New Conversations Day
- National Pecan Day
July 13
- Barn Day
- Beef Tallow Day
- Embrace Your Geekness Day
July 14
- International Nonbinary Peoples Day
- National Be Nice to Bugs Day
July 15
- Celebration of the Horse Day
- National Clean Beauty Day
- National Tapioca Day
July 16
- Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day
- Fresh Spinach Day
- National Wedding Invitation Day
July 17
- World Emoji Day
- National Tattoo Day
July 18
- National Caviar Day
- World Listening Day
July 19
- Woodie Wagon Day
- National Urban Beekeeping Day
- National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day
July 20
- International Chess Day
- Moon Day
- National Pennsylvania Day
July 21
- National Craft Your Local Shelters Day
- No Pet Store Puppies Day
July 22
- Mango Day
- National Hammock Day
July 23
- National Sprinkle Day
- National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
- Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day
July 24
- National Cousins Day
- National Tequila Day
- National Refreshment Day
July 25
- Carousel Day
- Culinarians Day
July 26
- Auntie’s Day
- National Bagelfest Day
- National Dog Photography Day
July 17
- National New Jersey Day
- National Parent’s Day
- National Tree Day
July 28
- Buffalo Soldiers Day
- National Soccer Day
July 29
- International Tiger Day
- National Lasagna Day
- National Lipstick Day
July 30
- International Day of Friendship
- National Cheesecake
- National Father-in-Law Day
July 31
- National Intern Day
- National Avocado Day
- National Raspberry Cake Day
Week-long observances
- Clean Beaches Week (July 1)
- National Cultural Consciousness Week (July 1)
- Shark Week (July 06)
- National Transplant Week (July 7)
- National Moth Week (July 19)
- National Parenting Gifted Children Week (July 20)
- National Zookeeper Week (July 20)
- Coral Reef Awareness Week (July 21)
- National Marine Week (July 24)
- Love Parks Week (July 25)
Month-long observances
- Beans Month
- Dog House Repair Month
- Corn Month
- Eggplant Month
- Family Gold Month
- Juvenile Arthritis Month
- National Blueberry Month
- Pet Hydration Awareness Month
- Sarcoma Awareness Month
- UV Safety Month
- World Watercolor Month
- Social Wellness Month
- National Watermelon Month
- National Picnic Month
- National lost Pet Prevention Month
- National Culinary Arts Month
Rosamelia is an Editorial Intern at Good Housekeeping. She's also a graduate student in NYU's Magazine and Digital Storytelling program. In her free time, you can find her reading and reviewing books on her bookstagram: amelias_biblioteca.
