Day Guide for Friday June 2nd 2023 What are the holidays on June 2nd 2023?

This is our day guide for Friday June 2nd 2023 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 2nd 2023

Bahamas: Randol Fawkes Labour Day

Sir Randol Fawkes first established Labour day in 1961, which is now named in his honour

Indonesia: Waisak Day Holiday

Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

Italy: Republic Day

Marks the referendum of 1946, which resulted in the creation of the Italian republic on June 2nd 1946.

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Gawai Dayak

Sarawak. Dayak Festival is a major harvest festival celebrated over two days

Public sector only

Romania: Public Sector Holiday

The World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland, proclaimed June 1st to be International Children's Day in 1925

Singapore: Vesak Day

Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

Observances on June 2nd 2023

USA: National Bubba Day

Oh, Brother, where are thou? It's your special day.

USA: National Rocky Road Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rocky Road Day

USA: National Leave The Office Early Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Leave The Office Early Day

USA: National Doughnut Day

MMMMM.... donuts!

United Kingdom: National Fish and Chip Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fish and Chip Day

Botswana: Botswana Teachers Day

A day to celebrate the teaching profession and to acknowledge their efforts to help generations of learners realise their talents and dreams.

USA: National Gun Violence Awareness Day

An annual event recognizing the more than 100,000 people killed or wounded by gunfire in the country each year.

USA: National Rotisserie Chicken Day

Discover the juicy details about National Rotisserie Chicken Day, celebrated on June 2nd! Learn its history, find fun ways to celebrate, and get some tasty facts.

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General Information for June 2nd 2023
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 153 of 2023
212 days left in 2023
Week 22 of the year
On this Day in History
2001 - Moribund Dipendra is crowned king for the day, following the massacre of the Nepalese Royal Family. It is possibly the shortest amount of time a king has reigned for.
1966 - Surveyor 1 of the Apollo Project touches down in the Ocean of Storms.
1941 - Sixteen years later, Lou Gehrig dies.
1925 - The New York Yankees make a wise decision and baseball legend Lou Gehrig becomes a regular member of the line-up, taking over first base.