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: Vesak Day (in lieu)

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

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.

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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.

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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

USA (regional): Jefferson Davis' Birthday

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

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General Information for June 1st 2026
There are 18 public holidays today.
Day 152 of 2026
213 days left in 2026
Week 23 of the year
On this Day in History
1967 - As US military presence continues to rise in Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Against the War is born amongst the increasing distress.
1966 - A new dawn of technology emerges when The Apollo Project successfully launch Surveyor 1 and it lands on the Moon the following day.
1926 - In Los Angeles Hospital, one the world's most famous stars is born. Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jean Mortensen, enters the world to become 'the photographer's dream'.
1533 - Anne Boleyn, second 'wife' of King Henry VIII of England, is crowned queen.