Day Guide for Friday June 19th 2026 What are the holidays on June 19th 2026?

This is our day guide for Friday June 19th 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 19th 2026

International: Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a federal holiday and state holiday in several states. It commemorates the date in 1865 when news of the emancipation of African American slaves reached Galveston

International: Dragon Boat Festival

The Tuen Ng Festival, otherwise known as the Dragon Boat Festival, has been celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth moon for millennia

Finland: Midsummer Day

Midsummer in Finland was originally a pagan festival that celebrates the longest day of the year

Sweden: Midsummer Eve

The Friday during the period 19 - 25 June

Trinidad and Tobago: Labor Day

A labour uprising on 19 June 1937 marked the start of the modern trade union movement

Uruguay: Artigas' Birthday

José Gervasio Artigas was born in Montevideo on June 19th 1764. He became a soldier and revolutionary leader in the fight for independence from Spain.

Observances on June 19th 2026

International: National Take Back the Lunch Break Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take Back the Lunch Break Day.

United Nations: Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Day

A day to honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world.

USA: National Martini Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Martini Day

China: Father's Day

The traditional date for Father's Day in China was on a date that sounds like 'daddy'.

USA: Juneteenth

Juneteenth commemorates the date in 1865 when news of the emancipation of African American slaves reached Galveston, Texas.

International: World Sickle Cell Awareness Day

Join the fight on World Sickle Cell Awareness Day to elevate understanding and advocate for those affected by this genetic disease.

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General Information for June 19th 2026
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 170 of 2026
195 days left in 2026
Week 25 of the year
On this Day in History
1977 - Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the English founder of the Girl Guides, dies (b. 1889).
1953 - Ethel and Julius Rosenberg are executed for atomic espionage.
1948 - Singer/Songwriter Nick Drake is born in Rangoon, Burma (now Myanmar) to Molly and Rodney Drake.
1903 - The baseball legend Lou Gehrig is born.