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July 16 Holidays

18 holidays and national days observed around the world. Sorted by how many people have saved them.

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Guinea Pig Appreciation Day BIGGEST ON JULY 16
Animals Small Pets United States

Guinea Pig Appreciation Day

Celebrate Guinea Pig Appreciation Day by showing your little pal some extra love - cuddle up, give treats, and make sure they have plenty of playtime!

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National Cherry Day
Food observance
National Cherry Day

Indulge your sweet tooth with National Cherry Day! Get creative with delicious recipes, or enjoy cherries in their natural form for a yummy treat.

Food Fruit United States
175
03
World Snake Day
Observance
World Snake Day

Slither into World Snake Day and discover the amazing world of these incredible creatures - learn more about their habitats, behaviors, and diets!

Animals Reptiles International
154
04
National Emily Day
Community Origin
National Emily Day

More American girls were named Emily in the decade the name finished third than in the decade it finished first, 237,262 in the 1990s against 223,768 in the 2000s.

Names International
148
05
Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day
Individual Initiative
Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day

Marked by brands and universities as a reminder to prioritize ethics in building and deploying AI; the steward of the day's main website has said he would sooner call it AI reflection day.

Tech Innovation United States
107
06
National Corn Fritter Day
Food observance
National Corn Fritter Day

Indulge in the deliciousness of National Corn Fritter Day - try out new recipes and enjoy these tasty treats with your family!

Food Side Dishes United States
93
07
National Jerry Day
Community Origin
National Jerry Day

In 1880, the first year of American name records, 136 boys were registered Jerry and 11 were registered Gerald. The day belongs to everyone who carries the shorter name.

Names International
91
08
Get to Know Your Customers Day
Observance
Get to Know Your Customers Day

Engage, interact, and connect on Get to Know Your Customers Day! Cultivate relationships and discover the heart behind every transaction.

Business Entrepreneurship United States
85
09
Fresh Spinach Day
Food observance
Fresh Spinach Day

Get your greens on and celebrate Fresh Spinach Day with delicious recipes, health benefits, and fun facts about this leafy superfood!

Food Side Dishes International
59
10
National Wedding Invitation Day
Observance
National Wedding Invitation Day

Don't forget to mark your calendars for National Wedding Invitation Day - the perfect time to start planning and designing your dream wedding invitations!

Relationships Romance United States
58
11
The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Observance
The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Join in the festivities and honor The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel with delicious food, beautiful processions, and spiritual celebrations.

Religion Christian Chile
34
12
National Personal Chef Day
Observance
National Personal Chef Day

Treat yourself on National Personal Chef Day with a delicious home-cooked meal prepared just for you by a professional chef!

Careers Hospitality United States
25
13
Harela
Historical Origin
Harela

On Harela, elders place cut green shoots on the heads of the young as a blessing. The shoots come from grain sown in a basket of earth about ten days earlier, timed to the start of the monsoon sowing.

Culture Regional India
24
14
National Atomic Veterans Day
Observance
National Atomic Veterans Day

Honor the brave men and women who served in atomic testing during National Atomic Veterans Day - their sacrifices will never be forgotten.

Careers Military United States
24
15
La Paz day
Observance
La Paz day

Get ready to embrace the vibrant culture and rich history of La Paz on its special day - join in on the festivities and experience true beauty!

Culture Hispanic Heritage Bolivia
12
16
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Observance
Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Honor Our Lady of Mount Carmel on her feast day with devotion, prayer, and reflection as we celebrate the patroness of the Carmelite Order.

Religion Christian International
12
17
Rath Yatra
Observance
Rath Yatra

Join the grand chariot procession of Rath Yatra, a vibrant celebration of faith, devotion, and the divine journey of Lord Jagannath!

Religion Hindu India
12
18
Saune Sankranti
Observance
Saune Sankranti

Get ready to ring in the harvest season with Saune Sankranti - a colorful celebration of Indian culture, food, and traditions!

Religion Hindu Nepal
11
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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Awareness
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Awareness
National Grilling Month
All of July
National Grilling Month
Food
National Lost Pet Prevention Month
All of July
National Lost Pet Prevention Month
Awareness
UV Safety Awareness Month
All of July
UV Safety Awareness Month
Awareness
World Watercolor Month
All of July
World Watercolor Month
Hobbies
National Hot Dog Month
All of July
National Hot Dog Month
Food
National Blueberry Month
All of July
National Blueberry Month
Food
French-American Heritage Month
All of July
French-American Heritage Month
Culture
Sarcoma Awareness Month
All of July
Sarcoma Awareness Month
Awareness
National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
All of July
National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
Awareness
Corn Month
All of July
Corn Month
Food
Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
All of July
Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
Awareness
Lasagna Awareness Month
All of July
Lasagna Awareness Month
Food
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
All of July
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
Tech
National Watermelon Month
All of July
National Watermelon Month
Food
Wild About Wildlife Month
All of July
Wild About Wildlife Month
Animals
National Bison Month
All of July
National Bison Month
Animals
National Culinary Arts Month
All of July
National Culinary Arts Month
Careers
National Picnic Month
All of July
National Picnic Month
Seasonal
International Zine Month
All of July
International Zine Month
Hobbies
National Anti-Boredom Month
All of July
National Anti-Boredom Month
Fun
Global Enterprise Agility Month
All of July
Global Enterprise Agility Month
Business
National Marine week
July 10–25
National Marine week
Nature
Cord Blood Awareness Month
All of July
Cord Blood Awareness Month
Awareness
Fragile X Awareness Month
All of July
Fragile X Awareness Month
Awareness
Hemochromatosis Screening And Awareness Month
All of July
Hemochromatosis Screening And Awareness Month
Awareness
International Blondie and Deborah Harry Month
All of July
International Blondie and Deborah Harry Month
Pop Culture
National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month
All of July
National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month
Awareness
Independent Retailer Month
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Independent Retailer Month
Business
Talk to Us
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Awareness
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Culture
Nutrition Month Philippines
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Nutrition Month Philippines
Health
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