Day Guide for Friday June 26th 2020 What are the holidays on June 26th 2020?

This is our day guide for Friday June 26th 2020 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 June 26th 2020

International: Dragon Boat Festival Holiday

The Tuen Ng Festival, otherwise known as the Dragon Boat Festival, has been celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth moon for millennia

Azerbaijan: Armed Forces Day

In 1918 a Muslim Corps was renamed to Detached Corps of Azerbaijan with the establishment of the Azerbaijan Republic

Burundi: Funeral of President Nkurunziza

National holiday for the funeral of former president Pierre Nkurunziza

Madagascar: Independence Day

Madagascar gained full independence from France on June 26th 1960

Somalia: Independence Day

Marks the independence of British Somaliland on June 26th 1960. Five days later it joined Italian Somaliiland as the Somali Republic.

Observances on June 26th 2020

United Nations: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 

USA: National Chocolate Pudding Day

National Chocolate Pudding Day is a wonderful opportunity to indulge in one of America's favorite desserts.

USA: National Beautician’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Beautician’s Day

United Nations: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 

Torture seeks to annihilate the victim’s personality and denies the inherent dignity of the human being.

USA: National Take Your Dog To Work Day

This national holiday honors and promotes adoption of furry friends, while providing a fun and positive environment in the workplace.

USA: National Food Truck Day

On the last Friday in June, join the festivities and indulge in the gastronomic delights offered by food trucks in your area.

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General Information for June 26th 2020
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 178 of 2020
188 days left in 2020
Week 26 of the year
On this Day in History
1964 - The Beatles' first album that contained entirely original material, A Hard Day's Night, is released in the USA.
1927 - The Cyclone roller coaster opens on Coney Island, New York.
1870 - Wagner's Opera Die Walküre, the second part of the Ring Cycle, is premiered at the Court Theatre in Munich.
1483 - Gloucester accepts the throne and the reign of Richard III begins.