Day Guide for Monday July 6th 2020 What are the holidays on July 6th 2020?

This is our day guide for Monday July 6th 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 July 6th 2020

Cayman Islands: Constitution Day

Honours the first written constitution for the islands, which came into effect on July 4th 1959

Comoros: National Day

Marks independence from France, gained on 6 July 1975

Czech Republic: Jan Hus Day

This holiday commemorates the martyrdom of Jan Hus and is always celebrated on 6 July

Guyana: Caricom Day

Marks the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas on July 4th 1973

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India (regional): MHIP Day

The MHIP is the biggest voluntary organisation in Mizoram and was founded on July 6th 1974

Isle of Man: Tynwald Day (in lieu)

Marks the annual outdoor sitting of the Manx Parliament

Kazakhstan: Capital City Day

Astana City became the capital of Kazakhstan on July 6th 1994

Lithuania: Anniversary of the Coronation of King Mindaugas

King Mindaugas was the first Grand Duke of Lithuania and the first and only King of a unified Lithuania

Malawi: Independence Day

Marks Malawi's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966

Rwanda: Liberation Day (in lieu)

As Liberation Day falls on a Saturday in 2020, the following Monday will be a public holiday

Thailand: Asahna Bucha Day (in lieu)

Marks the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in India over 2500 years ago

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USA (regional): Independence Day (in lieu)

As July 4 falls on a Saturday in 2020, Monday July 6, 2020 will be a federal holiday

Zambia: Heroes' Day

This holiday honours Zambians accorded the status of heroes and heroines

Observances on July 6th 2020

USA: National Fried Chicken Day

Though this day is celebrated in July, fried chicken is a a traditional treat on Christmas Eve in Japan.

International: International Town Criers Day

Hear ye, hear ye! This day takes place on the second Monday in July.

International: World Zoonoses Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Zoonoses Day.

Russia: Kupala Night

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Kupala Night.

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General Information for July 6th 2020
There are 13 public holidays today.
Day 188 of 2020
178 days left in 2020
Week 28 of the year
On this Day in History
1942 - My Gal Sal, one of the B-17 Flying Fortresses is rescued.
1935 - Birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Tenzin Gyatso.
1917 - During World War I, Arabian troops led by Lawrence of Arabia and Auda ibu Tayi capture Aqaba from the Turks.
1854 - The first official Republican meeting in Jackson, Michigan USA takes place.