This is our day guide for Monday July 2nd 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on July 2nd 2018
International: Saint Peter and Saint Paul Day
The day commemorates the martyrdom of two saints, the two great Apostles, Saint Peter and St. Paul
Botswana: Sir Seretse Khama Day Holiday (in lieu)
As Seretse Khama Day fell on a Sunday in 2018, the following Monday was observed as a public holiday
Canada: Canada Day
Celebrates of the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada
Cayman Islands: Constitution Day
Honours the first written constitution for the islands, which came into effect on July 4th 1959
Curaçao: National Anthem and Flag Day
Marks the adoption of Curaçao's national flag on July 2nd 1984Public sector only
Ghana: Republic Day observed
As 1 July 2108 is a Sunday, Monday 2 July 2018 will be observed as a holiday
Guyana: Caricom Day
Marks the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas on July 4th 1973
Hong Kong: The day following HKSAR Establishment Day
HKSAR Establishment Day commemorates the ending of British Colonial Rule on July 1 1997Not a Public Holiday
Pakistan: Bank Holiday
One off holiday for Banks. Banks are closed, but bank employees will be working
Rwanda: Independence Day Holiday
Holiday as Independence Day falls on a Sunday in 2018
Sint Maarten: Emancipation Day Holiday
On July 1st 1863, slavery was made illegal in Surinam and the Dutch Antilles.
Zambia: Heroes' Day
This holiday honours Zambians accorded the status of heroes and heroines| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for July 2nd 2018 | |
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| There are 12 public holidays today. | |
| Day 183 of 2018 | |
| 182 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 27 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2002 - Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly solo around the world non-stop in a balloon. | |
| 1971 - Evonne Goolagong becomes the first Aborigine to win the Wimbledon singles tennis title. | |
| 1925 - Patrice Lumumba, the Democratic Republic of Congo's first and only elected Prime Minister is born. | |
| 1863 - Second day of the Battle of Gettysburg; the fallen are later commemorated in The Gettysburg Address. |
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