Day Guide for Wednesday June 23rd 2021 What are the holidays on June 23rd 2021?

This is our day guide for Wednesday June 23rd 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on June 23rd 2021

Estonia: Victory Day

Marks the key victory in the 1919 Battle of Võnnu (near Cesis, Latvia)

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

Regional

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

A public holiday in Ebonyi state to mourn the death of Commissioner for Infrastructural Development, Fidelis Nweze.

Not a Public Holiday

Poland: Father's Day

A day to celebrate fathers. Always celebrated on 23 June every year

Regional

Switzerland (regional): Fête d'Indépendance

On June 23rd 1974, Jura seceded from Berne becoming the 23rd Canton of Switzerland

Observances on June 23rd 2021

United Nations: International Widows Day 

While conflicts around the world claim many male lives, we should remember the widows they live behind.

USA: National Pecan Sandies Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pecan Sandies Day

USA: National Pink Day

This day is set aside to oppose bullying and celebrate the color pink.

United Nations: Public Service Day 

Public administration - the cornerstone of governments' work- plays an essential and critical role in improving people’s lives.

Poland: Father's Day in Poland

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Father’s Day in Poland.

United Kingdom: Reserves Day

A day to to highlight and recognise the valuable contribution Reservists make to our Armed Forces.

Canada: National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.

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General Information for June 23rd 2021
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 174 of 2021
191 days left in 2021
Week 25 of the year
On this Day in History
1988 - James Hansen testifies to the US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources that it is 99 per cent probable global warming has begun.
1964 - Television and Film Writer Joss Whedon, perhaps best known for his Buffy the Vampire Slayer scripts, is born.
1961 - Patrice Lumumba becomes the Democratic Republic of Congo's first and only elected Prime Minister.
1912 - Alan Turing, inventor of the computer, is born.