Day Guide for Wednesday June 26th 2024 What are the holidays on June 26th 2024?

This is our day guide for Wednesday June 26th 2024 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 2024

Azerbaijan: Armed Forces Day

In 1918 a Muslim Corps was renamed to Detached Corps of Azerbaijan with the establishment of the Azerbaijan Republic

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.

Observances on June 26th 2024

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.

United Kingdom: Reserves Day

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

United Kingdom: National Bakewell Tart Day

Celebrate National Bakewell Tart Day with a slice of British tradition; discover the rich flavours and history behind this cherished sweet treat

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General Information for June 26th 2024
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 178 of 2024
188 days left in 2024
Week 26 of the year
On this Day in History
1964 - The Beatles' first album that contained entirely original material, A Hard Day's Night, is released in the USA.
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.
1460 - Warwick, Salisbury, March and 2000 troops land in support for the Lancastrians in The Wars of The Roses.