Day Guide for Wednesday July 12th 2023 What are the holidays on July 12th 2023?

This is our day guide for Wednesday July 12th 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 12th 2023

Kiribati: Kiribati National Day

Commemorates Kiribati gaining independence from the United Kingdom on this day in 1979.

Mongolia: Naadam Holiday

Second day of a five-day holiday to coincide with the Naadam Festival

Montserrat: National Day of Prayer, Reflection and Thanksgiving

Commemorating when the Soufrière Hills Volcano became active in 1995.

São Tomé and Príncipe: Independence Day

Marks São Tomé and Príncipe's independence from Portugal on this day in 1975.

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United Kingdom (regional): Battle of the Boyne

Holiday in Northern Ireland. Events on the day commemorate the Battle of the Boyne, fought on July 1st 1690 by King William of Orange against King James II

Observances on July 12th 2023

USA: Eat Your Jello Day

Don't be a square - Have a flantatistic Eat your Jello Day!

USA: National Different Colored Eyes Day

Only one in 200,000 people in the US have this eye-catching condition.

USA: National Pecan Pie Day

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

USA: National Simplicity Day

Why do we celebrate National Simplicity Day? Look, it's complicated...

USA: Paper Bag Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Paper Bag Day

International: Malala Day

Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate.

Mexico: Lawyer's Day

This day highlights the accomplishments of lawyers in protecting the innocent and ensuring justice prevails.

USA: National Cancel Culture Awareness Day

A day to bring awareness to the negative societal impact of Cancel Culture, and educate about its inherent dangers.

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General Information for July 12th 2023
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 193 of 2023
172 days left in 2023
Week 28 of the year
On this Day in History
1943 - In the 'Battle of Prokhorovka', German and Soviet forces engage in the largest tank battle of all time.
1912 - Charles Steward Rolls, known from the luxury car firm he founded with his companion Frederick Henry Royce, dies in an air crash during an air show in Bournemouth.
1804 - Alexander Hamilton, the first US secretary of the treasury, dies (b. 1755).