Did you know that as of July 17th in the United States we’ve already missed National Stay Out of the Sun Day (July 3rd), National Strawberry Sundae Day (July 7th), and National Give Something Away Day (July 15th)? Did you know the whole world celebrated International Kissing Day on July 6th?
If you’ve been as negligent as I have in observing these crucial holidays, it’s time to set things straight.
In the spirit of trying to help you squeeze as much fun out of July as possible, I’m going to list the holidays that take place for the entire month and for the rest of the month, according to nationaltoday.com and nationaldaycalendar.com.
And if these holidays aren’t celebrated where you live?
Who cares?? Celebrate anyway!
July is:
World Watercolor Month, National Anti-Boredom Month, National Baked Bean Month, National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, National Culinary Arts Month, National Grilling Month, National Horseradish Month, National Hotdog Month, National Ice Cream Month, National Independent Retailer Month, National July Belongs to Blueberries Month, and National Picnic Month.
Here’s a breakdown of the rest of the month by day (and, if necessary, by country/region that celebrates), so mark your calendars!!
July 17th:
World Emoji Day
National Yellow Pig Day (had to look this up–it’s specifically for mathemeticians)
National Peach Ice Cream Day
National Tattoo Day
July 18th:
National Sour Candy Day
National Caviar Day
Nelson Mandela International Day
World Listening Day
July 19th:
National Daiquiri Day
Get to Know Your Customers Day
National Hotdog Day (changes annually)
July 20th:
National Lollipop Day
National Moon Day
National Pennsylvania Day
July 21st:
National Junk Food Day (woo hoo!)
National Be Someone Day
National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day
Toss Away the ‘Could Haves’ and ‘Should Haves’ Day
July 22nd:
National Hammock Day
National Parents’ Day
National Penuche Fudge Day
National Rat Catchers’ Day
July 23rd:
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
National Gorgeous Grandma Day
July 24th:
National Cousins Day
National Drive-Thru Day
National Tequila Day
National Amelia Earhart Day
National Thermal Engineer Day
July 25th:
National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
National Wine and Cheese Day
National Hire a Veteran Day
National Merry-Go-Round Day
National Threading the Needle Day
July 26th:
National Aunt and Uncle Day
National Chili Dog Day
National Coffee Milkshake Day
National Intern Day
National Bagelfest Day
All or Nothing Day
National Refreshment Day
July 27th:
Asalha Puja (Buddhists)
Guru Purnima (Hindus and Buddhists, Nepal and India)
National Creme Brulee Day (France, US)
National Scotch Day
National New Jersey Day
National Get Gnarly Day
National Talk in an Elevator Day
National System Administrator Appreciation Day
July 28th:
National Milk Chocolate Day
World Hepatitis Day
National Waterpark Day
National Buffalo Soldiers Day
National Day of the Cowboy
July 29th:
National Chicken Wing Day
National Lipstick Day
National Lasagna Day
July 30th:
International Day of Friendship
National Cheesecake Day
National Father-in-Law Day
National Whistleblower Day
July 31st:
National Avocado Day
National Mutt Day
National Raspberry Cake Day
So do you have a favorite??
Until next time,
Amy
Reade and Write 
As its my birthday on 24th I looked for an exciting or tasty one. Well national Amelia Earhart day is the nicest … oh if only I was born on the 23rd… *sigh*
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Well, the 24th is drive-thru day. Are there any drive-thru places that serve things you like? I know there’s a drive-thru ice cream place a couple miles from me. I mean, it’s not like I’ve visited or anything to try their Death by Chocolate ice cream–I’ve only heard about it from other people. 😉
Happy early birthday!! Whatever you do, enjoy your day!
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I have spotted one or two drive through burger places popping up in England but nothing as wonderful as an ice cream one, or I would be on it too. 😂😄😃
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I am so in. Wow to the list
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Some of them are head-scratchers, but for the most part they’re just fun! Glad you dropped in.
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I’m waiting for National Lipstick Day LOL 🙂
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Meanwhile, here in New Jersey, I’m waiting for National Scotch Day. 🙂
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Lolllllllllllllll 🙂 Just make one! 🙂
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🙂
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Amy, I love the lust of important holidays — made my day! 😀 Blessings, Ruth
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Ruth, you have so many reasons to celebrate, I’m not sure you need this list! But they’re fun, so make the most of them! 🙂
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Awesome post… maybe I will pick up some peach ice cream today! Yum!
And I can live without the million enojis out there!
Thanks for making me smile this morning!
Have a wonderful week! And don’t forget to Live, Love, Laugh and Read!
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Hi, Sharon! I thought your favorite might be National Gorgeous Grandma Day. There are so many great ways to celebrate every day–the possibilities are endless! Enjoy your ice cream today!
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I will be celebrating National Gorgeous Grandma Day… I do this every year along with my many grandmas out there!!!!! 😀
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Have fun! 🙂
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Well it’s the 20th… a little late but had some rocky road ice cream with two chocolate chip cookies. They were minis but just right for me! Yum!
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Good for you! Enjoy!
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Whoo hoo! I have fresh peaches in my fruit bowl, and vanilla ice cream in the freeze. As soon as I finish this comment, I’m running down to my kitchen (despite the fact that it’s only 6:15 a.m.) and celebrating today’s National Peach Ice Cream holiday. Thank goodness you let us all know!!
These are so funny, Amy. I’ve actually used these holidays as a writing prompt in my classes. I should find one that I wrote. It’s a great prompt for all writers. Consider this: Write a 10-minute story on National Rat Catcher’s Day – the creativity could be outstanding!! 🙂
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See what I mean about celebrating? You can and should celebrate Peach Ice Cream Day at the crack of dawn! I’m amazed at the variety of “holidays” that we celebrate and I think lots of them would make a great writing prompt. I intended to look up the origins of National Rat Catchers’ Day, but I figured it was pretty self-explanatory and I ran out of time, anyway. Have a great day and enjoy your ice cream!
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