June 1 International Children’s Day
International Children’s Day (also known as Children’s Day) is scheduled on June 1 every year. It is to commemorate the Lidice Massacre on June 10, 1942 and all the children who died in wars around the world, to oppose the killing and poisoning of children, and to protect children’s rights.
June 1 Israel-Pentecost
Pentecost, also known as the Feast of Weeks or the Feast of Harvest, is one of the three most important traditional festivals in Israel. “The Israelites will count seven weeks from Nisan 18 (the first day of the week) – the day when the high priest presented a sheaf of newly ripened barley to God as the first fruits. This is a total of 49 days, and then they will observe the Feast of Weeks on the 50th day.
June 2 Italy – Republic Day
Italian Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) is Italy’s national holiday, commemorating the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic in a referendum on June 2-3, 1946.
June 6 Sweden – National Day
On June 6, 1809, Sweden adopted its first modern constitution. In 1983, the parliament officially declared June 6 as Sweden’s National Day.
June 10 Portugal – Portugal Day
This day is the anniversary of the death of the Portuguese patriotic poet Luis Camões. In 1977, in order to unite the Portuguese diaspora around the world, the Portuguese government officially named this day “Portugal Day, Luis Camões Day and Portuguese Diaspora Day” (Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas)
June 12th Russia – National Day
On June 12th, 1990, the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation passed and issued a declaration of sovereignty, declaring Russia’s separation from the Soviet Union and its sovereignty and independence. This day was designated as a National Day in Russia.
June 15th Many Countries – Father’s Day
Father’s Day, as the name suggests, is a holiday to express gratitude to fathers. It began in the United States in the early 20th century and is now widely spread around the world. The date of the holiday varies from region to region. The most common date is the third Sunday of June each year. 52 countries and regions in the world celebrate Father’s Day on this day.
June 16 South Africa – Youth Day
In order to commemorate the struggle for racial equality, South Africans celebrate June 16, the day of the “Soweto Uprising”, as Youth Day. June 16, 1976, a Wednesday, was an important day in the South African people’s struggle for racial equality.
June 24 Nordic Countries – Midsummer Festival
Midsummer Festival is an important traditional festival for residents in northern Europe. It was probably originally set up to commemorate the summer solstice. After the Nordic countries converted to Catholicism, it was set up to commemorate the birthday of John the Baptist. Later, its religious color gradually disappeared and it became a folk festival.
June 27 Islamic New Year
The Islamic New Year, also known as the Hijri New Year, is the first day of the Islamic calendar year, the first day of the month of Muharram, and the Hijri year count will increase on this day.
But for most Muslims, it is just an ordinary day. Muslims usually commemorate it by preaching or reading the history of Muhammad leading Muslims to migrate from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD. Its importance is far less than the two major Islamic festivals, Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr.
Post time: Jun-06-2025