Day Guide for Monday June 1st 2026 What are the holidays on June 1st 2026?

This is our day guide for Monday June 1st 2026 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 1st 2026

International: Orthodox Pentecost Monday

The name Whitsunday is generally attributed to the white garments formerly worn by the candidates for baptism on this feast

International: International Children's Day

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

Anguilla: Anguilla Day (in lieu)

On May 30th 1967, the people of Anguilla began a revolution that led to independence from the associated statehood of St. Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla

Regional

Australia (regional): Reconciliation Day

Reconciliation Day is a public holiday celebrated in the Australian Capital Territory region of Australia on the Monday on or after 27 May. It marks the anniversary of the 1967 Australian Referendum.

Regional

Australia (regional): Western Australia Day

Commemorates the day that the first European settlers arrived in Western Australia to found the Swan River Colony on June 1st 1829

Brunei: Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day (in lieu)

The Royal Brunei Armed Forces was formed on 31 May 1961

Cape Verde: Youth Day

A day to honour the importance of youth in the future prosperity of Cape Verde

Cook Islands: King Charles' Birthday

Marks the birthday of the Sovereign, King Charles III.

Regional

India (regional): Janmotsav of Sri Sri Madhav Dev

Birthday of Madhab Dev. One of the most popular Vaishnava Saints in Assam

Indonesia: Pancasila Day

Pancasila is the official philosophical foundation of the Indonesian state

Ireland: June Bank Holiday

Known in Gaelic as 'Lá Saoire i mí Mheitheamh', this holiday was first established by the Bank Holidays Act 1871 when Ireland was still part of the United Kingdom

Kenya: Madaraka Day

Commemorates the day that Kenya attained internal self-rule in 1963

Malaysia: Birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong

This holiday celebrates the birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong, the King of Malaysia

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Malaysia (regional): Gawai Dayak

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

New Zealand: King's Birthday

Celebrates the birthday of King Charles III on the first Monday in June.

Samoa: Independence Day

Marks Samoa's independence from New Zealand in 1962

Public sector only

Saudi Arabia: Eid Al Adha

Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.

Singapore: Vesak Day (in lieu)

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

Public sector only

USA (regional): Jefferson Davis' Birthday

Marks the birthday of the Confederate leader in the American Civil War

Observances on June 1st 2026

United Nations: Global Day of Parents 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Day of Parents 

United Nations: International Childrens Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Childrens Day

USA: National Go Barefoot Day

Get closer to nature! Today, kick off those shoes, sandals, sneakers or slippers and feel the grass or sand on your feet!

USA: National Hazelnut Cake Day

Hazelnuts have been foraged by humans for millennia, but it's only recently we had the foresight to make them into yummy cakes - way to go, evolution!

USA: National Heimlich Maneuver Day

This procedure has saved many lives over the years, so it makes sense to have a day to highlight how to do it.

USA: National Penpal Day

Though writing letters is being pushed out by email and social media, it remains a powerful way of connecting with people around the world.

USA: National Say Something Nice Day

What's free but you pay? A compliment, and it's a great way to brighten up someone's day.

International: World Milk Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Milk Day

USA: LGBT+ Pride Month

Until fairly recently, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) individuals did not have a specific month during which to celebrate and commemorate Pride Days in the United States.

USA: National Oceans Month

On World Oceans Day, people around our blue planet celebrate and honor the ocean, which connects us all.

USA: Caribbean American Heritage Month

This month-long observance promotes the rich culture and heritage of the Caribbean American people and their contribution to the United States of America.

Canada: ALS Awareness Month

ALS Awareness Month is a campaign to spread awareness of and raise funds for research for a cure for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease)

USA: Black Music Appreciation Month

Formerly called National Black Music Month, this celebration of African-American musical contributions is re-established annually by presidential proclamation.

USA: Great Outdoors Month

June is Great Outdoors Month, the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature and wildlife.

Canada: National Indigenous History Month

National Indigenous History Month honours the legacy, heritage and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada.

United Kingdom: Volunteers' Week

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Volunteers' Week in the UK.

USA: Dairy Month

June is the month to celebrate the contributions the dairy industry has made to the world.

International: World Reef Day

World Reef Day is a call to action to promote the work of meaningfully impacting our world's delicate reef systems.

USA: National Immigrant Heritage Month

Honoring the Diversity and Contributions of Immigrants in the USA.

International: International Black Heritage Month

Celebrate International Black Heritage Month and unite in diversity with events that honor global cultural milestones in June.

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General Information for June 1st 2026
There are 19 public holidays today.
Day 152 of 2026
213 days left in 2026
Week 23 of the year
On this Day in History
2001 - One of the strangest Royal murders takes place, when The Nepalese Royal Family is massacred in one day.
1970 - The native Indian protest occupation damages Alcatraz with fire.
1967 - As US military presence continues to rise in Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Against the War is born amongst the increasing distress.
1533 - Anne Boleyn, second 'wife' of King Henry VIII of England, is crowned queen.