Thursday
July 20
10 holidays and observances fall on this day.
International Chess Day
♟️ International Chess Day is celebrated every year on July 20th. It is a day to promote the game of chess and its many benefits.
World Jump Day
Celebrate World Jump Day - join millions in a synchronized leap to spark unity, celebrate movement, and raise light-hearted climate awareness through playful action.
Captive Nations Week
Captive Nations Week spotlights countries under non-democratic rule, tracing to Public Law 86-90, and promotes awareness, advocacy and democratic rights.
Space Exploration Day
Celebrate Space Exploration Day — honor Apollo 11’s lunar landing, spark curiosity with museum visits and space science docs, inspire future explorers.
National Moon Day
National Moon Day falls on July 20 and honors the Apollo 11 lunar landing in 1969, recalling the first human steps on the Moon and sparking curiosity.
National Ugly Truck Contest Day
Celebrate dented, rusted and modified rigs on July 20 with contests, meetups, local specials and social posts honoring hardworking trucks and owners.
National Pennsylvania Day
Celebrate Pennsylvania's history and culture on National Pennsylvania Day, July 20. Explore its landmarks, foods, and role in America's founding.
National Lollipop Day
Celebrate National Lollipop Day on July 20 with sweet treats, nostalgia, history, and easy ways to enjoy and share lollipops with friends and family.
National Fortune Cookie Day
Celebrate National Fortune Cookie Day on July 20 with crispy cookies, personal fortunes, recipes, and ideas to honor the treat’s Japanese–American history
Colombian Independence Day
Learn about Colombian Independence Day, celebrated on July 20, its 1810 origins, key traditions like parades, bandeja paisa, tejo, and how communities
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National Junk Food Day
🍟🍕 National Junk Food Day is an annual holiday celebrated on July 21st. It is dedicated to celebrating all of the delicious, sugary, and greasy junk foods.
Legal Drinking Age Day
National Legal Drinking Age Day — honor responsible adulthood, learn why age‑21 matters for safety and health, and promote legal enjoyment of alcohol.
National Be Someone Day
National Be Someone Day urges adults to learn abuse signs, take the pledge, speak up for children, and unite communities in protecting every child.
Take a Monkey to Lunch Day
Take a Monkey to Lunch Day (July 21) highlights primate welfare and conservation. Learn how to support sanctuaries, spread awareness, and celebrate safely.
National Craft for your Local Shelters Day
Make handmade toys, blankets, and bandanas for shelter pets on National Craft for your Local Shelters Day, a July 21 effort to support local animal
No Pet Store Puppies Day
No Pet Store Puppies Day, observed July 21, urges adoption over pet store purchases, highlights puppy mill links, and promotes shelter support and
Invite an Alien to Live with You Day
Invite an Alien to Live with You Day on July 21 celebrates the classic sitcom Mork & Mindy. A fun day to imagine hosting an extraterrestrial friend.
National Tug-Of-War Tournament Day
Celebrate National Tug-Of-War Tournament Day on July 21st with teams competing for the national title. Learn history, importance, and simple ways to
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