Day Guide for Friday June 23rd 2023

This is our day guide for Friday June 23rd 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 174 of 2023.

Holidays on June 23rd 2023

International: Dragon Boat Festival (bridge day). The Tuen Ng Festival, otherwise known as the Dragon Boat Festival, has been celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth moon for millennia

Estonia: Victory Day. Marks the key victory in the 1919 Battle of Võnnu (near Cesis, Latvia)

Finland: Midsummer Eve. Celebrated on the Friday falling between 19 and 25 June. The actual date of Midsummer's Eve may vary between the 19 and 20 June

Kiribati: Police National Day. This is a day to pause and recognise the contributions of the Kiribati Police Service to the nation.

Latvia: Midsummer Eve. Ligo is a Latvian festival, which celebrates the summer solstice, the day when it has the shortest night and the longest day

Luxembourg: National Day. The official birthday of the Grand Duke although no Grand Duke/Duchess has ever had a real birthday that fell on this day

Not a Public Holiday

Poland: Father's Day. A day to celebrate fathers. Always celebrated on 23 June every year

Sweden: Midsummer Eve. The Friday during the period 19 - 25 June

Regional

Switzerland (regional): Fête d'Indépendance. On June 23rd 1974, Jura seceded from Berne becoming the 23rd Canton of Switzerland

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Observances on June 23rd 2023

United Nations: International Widows Day
USA: National Pecan Sandies Day
USA: National Pink Day
United Nations: Public Service Day
Poland: Father's Day in Poland
Canada: National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
USA: National Take Your Dog To Work Day

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