This is our day guide for Saturday June 26th 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 26th 2021
Finland: Midsummer Day
Midsummer in Finland was originally a pagan festival that celebrates the longest day of the year
Madagascar: Independence Day
Madagascar gained full independence from France on June 26th 1960
Somalia: Independence Day
Marks the independence of British Somaliland on June 26th 1960. Five days later it joined Italian Somaliiland as the Somali Republic.
Sweden: Midsummer Day
Originally a pagan festival that celebrates the longest day of the yearObservances on June 26th 2021
United Kingdom: Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets.
United Nations: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
USA: National Chocolate Pudding Day
National Chocolate Pudding Day is a wonderful opportunity to indulge in one of America's favorite desserts.
USA: National Beautician’s Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Beautician’s Day
United Nations: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Torture seeks to annihilate the victim’s personality and denies the inherent dignity of the human being.June 25th 2021 | Go to Today | June 27th 2021
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| General Information for June 26th 2021 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 177 of 2021 | |
| 188 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 25 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1975 - English conductor Basil Cameron, the quiet Maestro, dies at Leominster in the County of Herefordshire, England. | |
| 1963 - JF Kennedy makes his world famous 'Ich bin ein Berliner' speech, declaring himself to be a doughnut. | |
| 1927 - The Cyclone roller coaster opens on Coney Island, New York. | |
| 1870 - Wagner's Opera Die Walküre, the second part of the Ring Cycle, is premiered at the Court Theatre in Munich. |
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