Day Guide for Monday July 2nd 2018 What are the holidays on July 2nd 2018?

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 1984

Public 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 1997

Not 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

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General Information for July 2nd 2018
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
2005 - The biggest rock concert in history, Live 8, takes place. Shows take place almost simultaneously in London, Philadelphia, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Barrie (near Toronto), Tokyo, Moscow and Johannesburg.
1971 - Evonne Goolagong becomes the first Aborigine to win the Wimbledon singles tennis title.
1874 - Dr Galati's lemon grove warden is shot near Palermo, an event marking the birth of the Sicilian Mafia.
1644 - The Battle of Marston Moor, the bloodiest of the Civil War, occurred near York Castle. On the way to battle, Prince Rupert's troops muster at Didsbury, South Manchester.