This is our day guide for Monday July 1st 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 July 1st 2024
International: Emancipation Day
Keti Koti marks the date when slavery was abolished in Suriname and the Dutch Antilles in 1863.Not a Public Holiday
Bangladesh: Bank Holiday
This is a bank holiday after annual accounts closing
Botswana: Sir Seretse Khama Day
Seretse Khama founded the Botswana Democratic Party in 1962 and became Prime Minister in 1966
British Virgin Islands: Virgin Islands Day
Marks the abolishing of the Leeward Islands Federation in 1956
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
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
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 working
Panama: Presidential Inauguration Day
A Public Holiday for President José Raúl Mulino’s inauguration.Regional
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.
Zambia: Heroes' Day
This holiday honours Zambians accorded the status of heroes and heroinesObservances on July 1st 2024
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 Ice Cream Month
Find out the dates, history and background to National Ice Cream Month
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: 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
International: World Bronchiectasis Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Bronchiectasis Day.
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 2024 | Go to Today | July 2nd 2024
| Choose a Day |
|---|
| General Information for July 1st 2024 | |
|---|---|
| There are 17 public holidays today. | |
| Day 183 of 2024 | |
| 183 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 27 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2007 - Smoking is banned in all public indoor spaces in England. | |
| 2006 - The Qinghai-Tibet railway opens in China. | |
| 1960 - The George C Marshall Space Flight Centre is formed, later playing a role in the Apollo Missions. | |
| 1950 - Nobody is badly hurt in a highly original accident in the London Underground Edgware Road station, when the first part of a District line train is directed to platform 2 and the last part is directed to platform 1. |
Office Holidays provides calendars with dates and information on public holidays and bank holidays in key countries around the world.
Newsletter
Sign up to receive a weekly email update on forthcoming public holidays around the world in your inbox every Friday.