Day Guide for Wednesday June 21st 2023 What are the holidays on June 21st 2023?

This is our day guide for Wednesday June 21st 2023 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 21st 2023

Bolivia: Andean New Year

Traditional date of Aymara New Year and the winter solstice. Declared official holiday in 2010

Regional

Canada (regional): National Indigenous Peoples Day

A Provincial Statutory Holiday since 2001 in Northwest Territories and since 2017 in Yukon

Chile: Indigenous People's Day

A public holiday since 2021 to mark the indigenous peoples of Chile on the Winter Solstice.

Greenland: Ullortuneq

Means 'longest day' and is celebrated on the Summer Solstice on either 20 or 21 June

Regional

Nepal (regional): Public Holiday

To mourn the death of Provincial Minister for Internal Affairs and Law Prithvi Bahadur Singh Singh.

Togo: Martyrs' Day

A day to remember and honour all those who have lost their lives in the fight for a free and independent Togo

Observances on June 21st 2023

United Nations: International Day of Yoga 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Yoga 

France: Make Music Day

Make Music Day was dreamt up by France’s Ministry of Culture in 1982. The idea is that everyone could play music or host free outdoor performances.

USA: National Daylight Appreciation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Daylight Appreciation Day

USA: National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day

International: National Selfie Day

We probably don't need a day to encourage people to take pictures of themselves, but there is no denying the cultural impact of selfies.

USA: Anne & Samantha Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Anne & Samantha Day

International: Summer solstice

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

United Kingdom: Reserves Day

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

International: World Lambrusco Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Lambrusco Day.

International: Stereoscopy Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Stereoscopy Day.

USA: National Wagyu Day

Join culinary enthusiasts worldwide in honoring Wagyu beef and its dedicated producers. Discover the art, science, and sustainability behind Wagyu while indulging in its sublime flavors.

International: World Giraffe Day

Join the global celebration of World Giraffe Day on June 21st to raise awareness, support conservation efforts, and ensure a brighter future for giraffes in the wild.

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General Information for June 21st 2023
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 172 of 2023
193 days left in 2023
Week 25 of the year
On this Day in History
1940 - Richard Nixon marries Thelma Catherine Ryan.
1919 - The German High Seas Fleet is scuttled off the islands of Orkney in 1919.
1854 - The first Victoria Cross is awarded following the British bombardment of Bomarsund in the Aland Islands.
Every year -The end of spring/start of summer north of the equator.