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.
Friday
July 21
12 holidays and observances fall on this day.
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
National Black Women's Equal Pay Day
National Black Women's Equal Pay Day on July 21 highlights the wage gap Black women face and calls for equal pay. Learn about the history and how to take
Guam Liberation Day
Commemorates Guam's liberation from Japanese occupation on July 21, 1944. Learn about history, why it matters, and how the island celebrates today.
Belgium Independence Day
Belgium Independence Day is celebrated on July 21, marking King Leopold I’s investiture and the formal establishment of the Kingdom with parades and
National Lamington Day
Celebrate National Lamington Day on July 21 by baking and sharing Australia’s chocolate-and-coconut sponge cake, a beloved Queensland treat. Enjoy it.
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Mango Day
Mango Day on July 22 celebrates the king of fruits. Discover its history, health benefits, varieties, and easy ways to celebrate with recipes and tastings.
World Brain Day
World Brain Day on 22 July raises global awareness of brain health and care access. Learn why brain health matters and how to observe and advocate for
Pi Approximation Day (Casual Pi Day)
Celebrate Pi Approximation Day — honor the famous 22/7 fraction, explore pi through pie, trivia, digits, and fun math activities for all ages.
National Day of the Cowboy
Discover National Day of the Cowboy, its significance to Western heritage, and easy ways to honor cowboy and cowgirl traditions with community events, cooking, stories, and shared pride.
National Hammock Day
🌴National Hammock Day is a celebration of the hammock as a symbol of relaxation. It is a day to encourage people to enjoy the simple pleasure of being in a hammock.
National Hammock Day
Celebrate National Hammock Day on July 22 with a slow, restful pause—set up a hammock, unplug, and enjoy a peaceful afternoon outdoors and recharge.
Lion's Share Day
Celebrate generosity and storytelling on Lion's Share Day, observed each July 22. Share meals, read Aesop's fables, and honor someone with the best portion
National Penuche Fudge Day
Celebrate National Penuche Fudge Day on July 22 with recipes, history, and tips for making the brown-sugar fudge that pairs perfectly with coffee.
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