Wednesday
July 11
15 holidays and observances fall on this day.
National French Fry Day
National French Fry Day is celebrated annually on the second Friday of July (from 2023). Commemorate one of America's favorite side dishes!
World Population Day
World Population Day on 11 July highlights the links between reproductive rights, equality, and sustainable development.
International Essential Oils Day
International Essential Oils Day, July 11, highlights essential oils, safety, sustainability and practical uses. Learn its origins and ways to celebrate.
World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day
World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day on July 11 raises awareness of dependence, withdrawal risks, safer prescribing, and support for people affected.
All American Pet Photo Day
🐶 On this day, people across the country take pictures of their pets and share them online using the hashtag #AllAmericanPetPhotoDay.
National Swimming Pool Day
Dive into National Swimming Pool Day on July 11—celebrate the fun, fitness, safety, and community built around swimming pools in our lives.
Cheer Up the Lonely Day
Cheer Up the Lonely Day (July 11) encourages small acts of kindness to reduce isolation. Find history, why it matters, and simple ways to reach out.
National Mojito Day
Celebrate National Mojito Day on July 11 with classic recipes, bar deals, and tips for muddling mint, lime, sugar, white rum, and sparkling water.
National Free Slurpee Day (National 7-Eleven Day)
Get a free small Slurpee at participating 7‑Eleven stores on July 11. Enjoy special flavors, promotional cups, and customer-appreciation deals during the
National State Fair Food Day
Celebrate bold fair flavors on National State Fair Food Day, July 11. Enjoy corn dogs, funnel cakes, and DIY fair snacks that spark summer memories.
National Polyphenol Day
National Polyphenol Day (July 11) explains why polyphenol-rich foods matter and offers simple ways to add berries, olive oil, tea, and dark chocolate.
Bowdler's Day
Bowdler's Day on July 11 encourages readers to explore Thomas Bowdler's expurgated editions, discuss literary censorship, compare original vs edited texts.
National Rainier Cherry Day
National Rainier Cherry Day is June 28, honoring the golden Rainier cherry, its brief harvest, sweet flavor, and the growers who tend this delicate fruit.
National Blueberry Muffin Day
National Blueberry Muffin Day falls on July 11, honoring the blueberry muffin, supporting bakeries and growers, and highlighting blueberry health benefits.
National Day of Prayer Reflection and Thanksgiving in Montserrat
Montserrat’s National Day of Prayer Reflection and Thanksgiving, observed the second Wednesday in July, honors resilience after the Soufrière Hills
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Malala Day
Celebrate Malala Day is honor Malala Yousafzai’s inspiring fight for girls’ education, courage in adversity, and global impact through speeches, advocacy.
National Pecan Pie Day
National Pecan Pie Day is celebrated every July 12, an easygoing invitation to enjoy and share the South’s beloved pecan-studded dessert.
Paper Bag Day
Celebrate Paper Bag Day — honor the humble paper bag’s history, sustainability benefits, and everyday impact through mindful actions.
Night of Nights
Commemorate Night of Nights on July 12, honoring the last U.S. commercial Morse code transmission; listen to KPH and explore maritime radio history.
National Eat Your Jello Day
Celebrate Jell-O on National Eat Your Jello Day, July 12. Enjoy layered moulds, playful shapes, and simple recipes that bring nostalgia and summer
New Conversations Day
New Conversations Day falls on July 12 and encourages people to start meaningful dialogues, break social barriers, and make new connections through simple
National Simplicity Day
Celebrate National Simplicity Day on July 12 by slowing down, decluttering, and reconnecting with nature inspired by Henry David Thoreau.
Etch A Sketch Day
Celebrate Etch A Sketch Day on July 12—honor the classic knob-and-screen toy, its inventor, creative play ideas, and simple ways to join the fun.
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