International Joke Day
Every July 1st
Do you think you’re funny? The best way to get a feel for a country is to try to understand the humor. Laughter is a universally recognized expression of amusement, and joke telling can become...
I Forgot Day
Every July 2nd
If you’re anything like us, you’re absolutely rubbish at remembering holidays, anniversaries, doctors’ appointments, and… well… let’s be frank. We’re just rubbish at remembering anything, there’s just so much going on in today’s busy world...
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Stay Out Of The Sun Day
Every July 3rd
Everybody loves a sunny day, but in the height of summer it's easy to get dehydrated, sunburnt and worse. Stay Out Of The Sun Day is about looking after yourself by taking a day away...
Independence From Meat Day
Every July 4th
Every year more and more people are embracing the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle, both for the increased health benefits that come from eliminating or limiting meat from their diet, and for the moral and environmental...
Apple Turnover Day
Every July 5th
Turnovers are just amazing, delightful fruit filled cups of flavor-coated in a sugary glaze. There’s something special about what basically amounts to a little personal-sized fruit pie, and our favorite pie is the apple! That’s...
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Fried Chicken Day
Every July 6th
The bird gets the spotlight on Fried Chicken Day, and stomachs are rumbling already. Move over vegetarians, there's a deep-fried chicken leg and breast coming this way! To add more pizzazz to the day, coat the...
Chocolate Day
Every July 7th
There are a number of dates throughout the year promoting variations of local, national or international Chocolate Day - our research leads us to believe that this is the true, definitive, purist 'Chocolate Day', so...
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Scud Day
Every July 8th
SCUD Day stands for Savor the Comic, Unplug the Drama Day, and encourages those of us whose lives might have a touch too much drama to step back, relax, and enjoy the funnier side of...
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Sugar Cookie Day
Every July 9th
”As Harold took a bite of Bavarian Sugar cookie, he finally felt as if everything was going to be okay. Sometimes, when we lose ourselves in fear and despair, in routine and constancy, in hopelessness...
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Don’t Step On A Bee Day
Every July 10th
Don't Step On A Bee Day is an important reminder that the fate of the common bee lies in the balance - with bee numbers in some countries having halved in the last decade with...
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Blueberry Muffin Day
Every July 11th
If you’ve ever been buried deep in the depths of despair, you know there’s nothing that can lift you out of it quite like the smell of freshly baked blueberry muffins. Ever since the concept...
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Etch A Sketch Day
Every July 12th
Do you remember Etch a Sketch? If you spent many happy hours drawing pictures on the screen then magically removing them using the plastic slider, you'll relish the opportunity to relive your childhood on Etch...
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French Fries Day
Every July 13th
Whether you call them ‘French Fries’, ‘Chips’, Finger Chips, or French-Fried Potatoes, this delicious treat is loved around the world, and French Fries day celebrates them.Not to be confused with the American ‘Chips’, which are...
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Cow Appreciation Day
14th July
1995 marked the beginning of the cow revolution, when herds of beef cattle everywhere decided to take a stand for the future of the bovine race. Far more intelligent than the others, Heff R. Jones...
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Gummi Worm Day
Every July 15th
You know what the best bait for fishing for people with a sweet tooth is? If you guessed the gummy worm, you’re in the right place with the right sense of humor. Gummy candies have...
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Guinea Pig Appreciation Day
Every July 16th
As far as small fuzzies go, the Guinea Pig is certainly one of the world's favorites. Having been domesticated in South America for thousands of years, they're one of the longest-serving companions to humans and...
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Peach Ice Cream Day
Every July 17th
Peaches are a summer fruit, and Peach Ice Cream Day is a way to celebrate their goodness while enjoying a cooling delicious dessert. Peaches are native to China and were taken to America by Spanish explorers...
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Caviar Day
Every July 18th
There’s a delicacy that is the very definition of elegance in the minds of most people, it’s a mysterious word that brings together a longing for the better things in life, with a strange revulsion...
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Daiquiri Day
Every July 19th
Need a way to cool off? Why not celebrate Daiquiri Day. This refreshing drink was invented in the early 1900's in a small mining town of Daiquiri near Santiago, Cuba, an engineer named Jennings Stockton...
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Moon Day
Every July 20th
Every once in a while, the human race achieves something truly remarkable, and Moon Day celebrates the occasion when we first left footsteps upon our nearest neighbour. It's probably best to gloss quietly over how long...
Junk Food Day
Every July 21st
Junk foods are usually, by definition, high in fats, sugars, salt, and calories. But more often than not, they are delicious! Junk food day is the perfect day to treat yourself. On Junk Food Day...
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Hammock Day
Every July 22nd
Nothing sounds quite as relaxing as kicking back and relaxing in a hammock - and there's no better way to celebrate Hammock Day! Find two sturdy, conveniently located trees (or improvise - and don't limit...
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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day
Every July 23rd
”I need God’s grace and something baked with peanut butter and chocolate.” ~ Gloria Furman Peanut butter and chocolate have been an undeniably necessary combination since each met the other. Whether you’re drooling over Reese’s Peanut Butter...
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Tequila Day
Every July 24th
Mexicans like to celebrate Tequila Day, and so do lots of others! But let's face it, we all know tequila is synonymous with margarita, so let's take a look at this frozen favourite. There is no definitive...
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Thread The Needle Day
Every July 25th
Sometimes you find yourself in that most difficult of positions, having to navigate your way through two positions of equal delicacy. Maybe you have to find a way to navigate the desires of two family...
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Parents’ Day
26th July (Fourth Sunday of July)
Let's face it, the most important people in many people's lives tend to be their parents. Parents' Day, then, is far from the horror of Parents' Evening, and is actually a chance to say 'thank...
Walk On Stilts Day
Every July 27th
If you've ever been to the circus or a parade, you have without a doubt seen someone walking along high above the crowd on a pair of stilts. To the common man, stilts are the...
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Milk Chocolate Day
Every July 28th
How is milk chocolate different from other chocolates? It's a mix of cocoa solids and either dry or condensed milk. While dark chocolate is traditionally used as a baking ingredient, this lighter version is used...
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Rain Day
Every July 29th
Throughout human history, people and cultures all over the world have celebrated rain and it's life-giving power. All life is dependent on rain, and rain is what keeps our world green and fresh and beautiful...
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Chili Dog Day
30th July (Last Thursday of July)
Chili dogs, funnel cakes, fried bread, majorly greasy pizza, candy apples, ye gods. Evil food smells amazing. - Jim Butcher There’s something about the smell of a chili dog that is just amazing, the rich mixture...
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Talk In An Elevator Day
31st July (Last Friday of July)
We all know about that awkward silence, the one that ensues when you’re suddenly in a small room with 5-10 other people you don’t know. Politeness seems to indicate that the people around you are...
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Ice Cream Month
Every July
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! Butternut Crunch and Rocky Road, Napoleon and Caramel Swirl, there are hundreds of flavors of Ice Cream to sample and flavor, and the hot...
World Watercolor Month
Every July
”Perhaps watercolor is more art than acrylics or oil because the opportunity to correct errors is very limited as the colors are transparent… The sun, wind and temperature influences water-pigment-paper! Everything flows, painting with watercolors!” ~...
Sarcoma Awareness Month
Every July
”Today we fight. Tomorrow we fight. The day after, we fight. And if this disease plans on whipping us, it better bring a lunch, ‘cause it’s gonna have a long day doing it.” ~ Jim Beaver Every...
Picnic Month
Every July
A book of verse beneath the bough,A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and thouBeside me singing in the Wilderness –Ah, wilderness were paradise enow! ~ Omar Khayyam When the weather gets warmer and the...
Cell Phone Courtesy Month
Every July
We all know the situation: being subjected to someone else's conversation while in a public space. Speaking on a cell phone makes some of us forget our manners! Celebrate Cell Phone Courtesy Month by following...
Independent Retailer Month
Every July
Big Box stores like Walmart and Target are certainly convenient, offering so much of the things we need in one place, and the prices they offer can’t be beat. However, there is a section of...
Horseradish Month
Every July
Here's an event to celebrate with relish! Horseradish Month offers a chance to add zing to your menu, finding out how this tasty herb can beef up all kinds of meals. Horseradish has been grown for...
Bank Account Bonus
Every July
Bank account bonus month was created in 2018 to bring attention to bank accounts consumers can open to receive a bonus. Find new bonuses in your area. We’ve discussed this before and it’s much easier than...
Plastic Free July
Every July
We have grown from a handful of participants in Western Australia in 2011, through to millions of participants across more than 150 countries worldwide today. The incredible transformation has led to us recently becoming an independent...
