Fun and Funky Holidays in June To Celebrate – Holidays and Observances

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There are many reasons to celebrate in June! Here are just a few: National Donut Day, Father’s Day, and the official start of summer. So get out there and enjoy all that June has to offer!

Whether you’re spending time with family, eating delicious food, or soaking up the sun, there’s something for everyone to love this month.

June is the sixth month and officially the start of summer in the northern hemisphere (above the equator). While in the southern hemisphere (below the equator), it is the beginning of Winter.

So grab your friends and family and get ready, as there are plenty of fun things to do this month. Check out some of the highlights below.

Holidays to Celebrate in June

Check out these fun & random June holidays you can celebrate. From hug your cat day to world juggling day, there’s a great reason to gather your friends or family and have a little fun.

June Symbols

June Birthstone: Pearl
June Flower of the Month: Rose and Honeysuckle
Signs of the Zodiac: Gemini (May 21 – June 21) & Cancer (June 22 – July 22)

Monthly Observances

National Aquarium Month
National Fruit and Vegetables Month
National Camping Month
National Great Outdoors Month
National DJ Month
National PTSD Awareness Month
National Salsa Month
National Headache and Migraine Awareness Month
National Adopt a Cat Month
National Candy Month
National Dairy Month
National Iced Tea Month
National Papaya Month
National Soul Food Month
National Country Cooking Month
Rose Month

Unique June Holidays!

Date	Holiday
June 1	Dinosaur Day World Milk Day National Go Barefoot Day National Hazelnut Cake Day National Pen Pal Day National Say Something Nice Day Global Day of Parents Flip a Coin Day International Children’s Day
June 2	National Rotisserie Chicken Day National Bubba Day National Rocky Road Day
June 3	National Chocolate Macaroons Day National Repeat Day National Egg Day
June 4	National Cheese Day National Cognac Day National Old Maid’s Day Hug Your Cat Day
June 5	National Veggie Burger Day National Moonshine Day National Catsup (Ketchup) Day Hot Air Balloon Day Sausage Roll Day World Environment Day
June 6	D-Day National Eyewear Day National Higher Education Day National Applesauce Cake Day National Drive-In Movie Day National Gardening Exercise Day National Yo-Yo Day
June 7	National Chocolate Ice Cream Day June Bug Day
June 8	National Best Friends Day National Upsy Daisy Day Jelly Filled Doughnut Day
June 9	National Earl Day National Donald Duck Day National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
June 10	National Egg Roll Day National Herbs and Spices Day National Iced Tea Day
June 11	National Corn on the Cob Day National German Chocolate Cake Day
June 12	National Jerky Day National Loving Day National Peanut Butter Cookie Day National Red Rose Day Superman Day
June 13	National Random Acts of Light Day National Weed Your Garden Day Cupcake Lover’s Day
June 14	Monkey Around Day National Flag Day Family History Day National Pop Goes the Weasel Day National Strawberry Shortcake Day
June 15	National Lobster Day Nature Photography Day Fly a Kite Day Worldwide Day of Giving
June 16	National Fudge Day Fresh Veggies Day World Sea Turtle Day
June 17	National Apple Strudel Day National Eat Your Vegetables Day
June 18	National Splurge Day National Cheese Maker’s Day
June 19	Juneteenth National Garfield the Cat Day Eat an Oreo Day
June 20	National Ice Cream Soda Day National Vanilla Milkshake Day Plain Yogurt Day
June 21	National Seashell Day – First Day of Summer Summer Solstice – Longest Day of The Year National Selfie Day Go Skateboarding Day
June 22	National Chocolate Eclair Day National Onion Rings Day
June 23	National Pecan Sandies Day National Pink Day
June 24	National Pralines Day Celebration of the Senses Day International Fairy Day Museum Comes to Life Day
June 25	National Catfish Day National Leon Day National Strawberry Parfait Day
June 26	National Coconut Day National Chocolate Pudding Day
June 27	National Ice Cream Cake Day National Sunglasses Day Happy Birthday to You Day
June 28	National Tapioca Day
June 29	National Almond Buttercrunch Day National Waffle Iron Day Hug Holiday Day
June 30	National Meteor Watch Day

Moving National Days of June

Doughnut Day (1st Friday)
National Black Bear Day (1st Saturday)
National Trails Day (1st Saturday)
Child’s Day (1st Sunday)
Frozen Yogurt Day (1st. Sunday)
National Flip Flop Day (2nd Friday)
Children’s Day (2nd Saturday)
National Children’s Day, also known as Rose Day (2nd Sunday)
Wear Blue Day (Friday Before Father’s Day)
Write to Your Father Day (Sunday before Father’s Day)
World Juggling Day (Sat. closest to June 17)
Father’s Day (3rd Sunday)
Take Your Dog to Work Day (Friday After Father’s Day)
First Day of Summer (Date changes each year. June 21 in 2023)
International Surfing Day (The first day of summer)
Great American Camp Out Day (4th Saturday)
American Kids Day (4th Sunday)
Please Take my Children to Work Day (last Monday)
National Food Truck Day (last Friday)
Great American Picnic Day (last Saturday)
Log Cabin Day (last Sunday)

June Printables & Activities

We have lots of crafts, printables, and word search pages perfect for the month of June. Great for anyone who needs some me-time, and the kids will enjoy them too.

So there you have it! You now have lots of fun and funky days to celebrate during the month of June. What June Holidays will you be celebrating??