📅 Major Federal & Religious Holidays According to USA Calendar
- June 6 (Friday): D-Day Anniversary — marks the WWII Normandy landings.
- June 14 (Saturday):
- Flag Day — commemorates adoption of U.S. flag in 1777.
- U.S. Army 250th Birthday Parade in Washington D.C.
- World Blood Donor Day (UN observance).
- June 15 (Sunday): Father’s Day — third Sunday in June.
- June 19 (Thursday): Juneteenth — federal holiday marking end of slavery, with nationwide closures.
- June 20 (Friday): Summer Solstice / First Day of Summer — longest day of the year in Northern Hemisphere .
- June 21 (Saturday): International Day of Yoga (UN observance)
🏛️ Civic & Cultural Observances
- June 9 (Monday–Saturday): National Crime Victims’ Rights Week — second Monday marks the start.
- June 12 (Thursday): Loving Day — anniversary of 1967 Supreme Court decision striking down anti‑mixed‑marriage laws.
🌍 International & UN Awareness Days
- June 5: World Environment Day.
- June 17: World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought (UN).
- June 20: World Refugee Day .
- Other notable UN observances include:
- World Blood Donor Day (14th)
- World Music Day (21st)
- International Day of Family Remittances (16th)
- World Day Against Child Labour (12th)
🎉 Fun & Awareness Highlights
- June themes (month-long): Pride Month, Children’s Awareness, Men’s Health, National Zoo & Aquarium Month, Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, Dairy Month, National Safety Month, and more.
- Select quirky & food-related dates:
- June 1: Frozen Yogurt Day, Pen Pal Day
- June 2: Leave the Office Early Day
- June 4: National Cheese Day
- June 6: National Doughnut Day
- June 14: National Cucumber Day
- June 17: Root Beer Day
- June 18: Sushi Day
- June 21: National Selfie Day
📰 Noteworthy June 2025 Events
- The U.S. Army’s 250th‑anniversary military parade (coinciding with Flag Day, June 14) spurred widespread “No Kings” protests nationwide.
- Juneteenth (June 19) is receiving major celebration coverage and, as a federal holiday, will likely include bank and market closures.
🧭 At-a-Glance Calendar View
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| June 6 | Friday | D-Day Anniversary |
| June 9–14 | Mon–Sat | National Crime Victims’ Rights Week |
| June 12 | Thursday | Loving Day |
| June 14 | Saturday | Flag Day + Army’s 250th Parade + World Blood Donor Day |
| June 15 | Sunday | Father’s Day |
| June 17 | Tuesday | World Desertification & Drought Day |
| June 19 | Thursday | Juneteenth (Federal Holiday) |
| June 20 | Friday | Summer Solstice / World Refugee Day |
| June 21 | Saturday | International Day of Yoga |
