This is our day guide for Monday June 8th 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 8th 2026
International: Celebration of the Birthday of His Majesty the King
Marks the birthday of the Sovereign, King Charles III.Regional
Australia (regional): King's Birthday
The King's Birthday holiday is a moveable feast celebrating the birthday of King Charles III.
Colombia: Corpus Christi Holiday (in lieu)
The Feast of Corpus Christi is a Catholic festival celebrated on the second Thursday after Whitsun
Tonga: Emancipation Day (in lieu)
On June 4th 1862, the system of serfdom was abolished by King George Tupou I as part of his 1862 Code of LawsObservances on June 8th 2026
USA: National Best Friends Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Best Friends Day
USA: National Name Your Poison Day
Don't sit there looking at this link - carpe diem and make a decision - that's what Name your Poison Day is all about.
USA: National Upsy Daisy Day
A day to embrace positivity and to not let the small everyday annoyances of modern life stop us enjoying every moment.
United Nations: World Oceans Day
On World Oceans Day, people around our blue planet celebrate and honor our ocean, which connects us all.
Slovenia: Primož Trubar Day
A day to honour the author of the first book printed in the Slovene language.
United Kingdom: Bike Week
Celebrate your passion for cycling during Bike Week, a fun-filled event showcasing the joys and benefits of biking for everyone in the UK.June 7th 2026 | Go to Today | June 9th 2026
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| General Information for June 8th 2026 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 159 of 2026 | |
| 206 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 24 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2004 - The Transit of Venus is the biggest astronomical event of 2004; the previous transit occurred in 1882. | |
| 1969 - President Nixon meets the president of South Vietnam during The Vietnam War Protest. | |
| 1969 - The El Salvadoran national team plays Honduras in a fateful match, and war ensues. | |
| 632 - Mohammed, founder of Islam, dies in Medina. |
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