Day Guide for Monday July 3rd 2023 What are the holidays on July 3rd 2023?

This is our day guide for Monday July 3rd 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 July 3rd 2023

International: Eid Al-Adha Holiday

Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.

Belarus: Independence Day

Adopted in 1996, in commemoration of the Red Army's 1944 liberation of Minsk during the Minsk Offensive

British Virgin Islands: Virgin Islands Day

Marks the abolishing of the Leeward Islands Federation in 1956

Regional

Canada (regional): Canada Day (in lieu)

Celebrates of the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada

Cayman Islands: Constitution Day

Honours the first written constitution for the islands, which came into effect on July 4th 1959

Colombia: Saints Peter and Paul's Day (in lieu)

If 29 June does not fall on a Monday, it is observed the following Monday.

Guyana: Caricom Day

Marks the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas on July 4th 1973

Not a Public Holiday

Pakistan: Bank Holiday

One off holiday for Banks. Banks are closed, but bank employees will be working

Sri Lanka: Esala Full Moon Poya

Celebrates the Buddha's first sermon and the arrival of the Tooth Relic in Sri Lanka

US Virgin Islands: V.I. Emancipation Day

Commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the Danish West Indies on July 3rd 1848

Public sector only

USA (regional): Independence Day (bridge day)

West Virginia will observe a state holiday on the Monday before Independence Day.

Zambia: Heroes' Day

This holiday honours Zambians accorded the status of heroes and heroines

Observances on July 3rd 2023

USA: National Chocolate Wafers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Wafers Day

USA: National Eat Your Beans Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Eat Your Beans Day

USA: National Crown Day

National CROWN Day is a day of solidarity for the human rights of Black women, men, and children to wear their natural hair boldly, and proudly, without the fear of being discriminated against in school or the workplace.

USA: National Stay Out of the Sun Day

On July 3, this day encourages us to give our skin a much-needed break from the sweltering heat.

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General Information for July 3rd 2023
There are 12 public holidays today.
Day 184 of 2023
181 days left in 2023
Week 27 of the year
On this Day in History
1966 - The highest temperature ever recorded in south-central Pennsylvania.
1938 - In England, the Mallard sets the world speed record for a steam railway locomotive: 126mph (203km/h).
1863 - Third day of the Battle of Gettysburg; the fallen are later commemorated in The Gettysburg Address.
1814 - Fort Erie is captured during the War of 1812.