This is our day guide for Thursday July 1st 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 July 1st 2021
International: Emancipation Day
Keti Koti marks the date when slavery was abolished in Suriname and the Dutch Antilles in 1863.
Botswana: Sir Seretse Khama Day
Seretse Khama founded the Botswana Democratic Party in 1962 and became Prime Minister in 1966
Burundi: Independence Day
Marks Burundi's independence from Belgium in 1962
Canada: Canada Day
Celebrates of the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada
Egypt: Revolution Day June 30
Anniversary of the protests against President Morsi in 2013
Hong Kong: Special Administration Region (SAR) Day
HKSAR Establishment Day commemorates the ending of British Colonial Rule on July 1 1997Regional
India (regional): Doctor's Day
A state holiday in West Bengal to honour doctors on the birthday of late Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy.Not a Public Holiday
Pakistan: Bank Holiday
One off holiday for Banks. Banks are closed, but bank employees will be workingRegional
Portugal (regional): Madeira Day
Commemorates the autonomy granted to the Madeira archipelago by the Portuguese Constitution of 1976
Rwanda: Independence Day
Rwanda's National Day celebrates its independence from Belgium in July 1962
Somalia: Republic Day
Marks the unification of the former Italian and British Somalilands as the Somali Republic on July 1st 1960.Observances on July 1st 2021
United Kingdom: International Chicken Wing Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Chicken Wing Day
USA: National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
USA: National Gingersnap Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Gingersnap Day
USA: National Postal Worker Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Postal Worker Day
USA: National U.S. Postage Stamp Day
Some say this holiday can't be licked!
USA: National Hot Dog Month
As July always features Independence Day, the main Hot Dog eating day in the year, it was obvious it would be Hot Dog month.
USA: National Ice Cream Month
Find out the dates, history and background to National Ice Cream Month
USA: Picnic Month
It's a great time to get outside and have a picnic - just watch out for Yogi Bear.
USA: Berry Month
At the height of berry picking berry season, July is the perfect month to celebrate the benefits of these super fruits.
India: National Doctors' Day
A national day in India to honour the work of doctors and other front-line medical staff.
Netherlands: Keti Koti
Keti Koti is a national commemoration in the Netherlands to mark the abolition of slavery in the Dutch Antilles on July 1st 1863.
International: Tartan Day
A day to celebrate Scottish heritage through arguably its most obvious manifestation - Tartan.
Jamaica: International Reggae Day
An exciting global celebration of Jamaican music culture.
Ghana: Ghana Republic Day
On 1 July 1960, Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana proclaimed a republic and became its first president
Canada: Canada Day
Celebrates of the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada
USA: National Powersports Month
Gear up for National Powersports Month in July and celebrate the thrill of motorcycles, ATVs, jet skis, and more. Join events, promote safety, and explore nature!June 30th 2021 | Go to Today | July 2nd 2021
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| General Information for July 1st 2021 | |
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| There are 11 public holidays today. | |
| Day 182 of 2021 | |
| 183 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 26 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2006 - The Qinghai-Tibet railway opens in China. | |
| 2001 - Celebrated as Cal Ripken Jr Day in the USA. | |
| 1967 - On this date, a limited service of certain colour TV programmes begins in the UK. | |
| 1960 - The George C Marshall Space Flight Centre is formed, later playing a role in the Apollo Missions. |
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