Day Guide for Sunday July 12th 2026 What are the holidays on July 12th 2026?

This is our day guide for Sunday July 12th 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 July 12th 2026

Kiribati: Kiribati National Day

Commemorates Kiribati gaining independence from the United Kingdom on this day in 1979.

Mongolia: Naadam Holiday

Second day of a five-day holiday to coincide with the Naadam Festival

São Tomé and Príncipe: Independence Day

Marks São Tomé and Príncipe's independence from Portugal on this day in 1975.

Observances on July 12th 2026

USA: Eat Your Jello Day

Don't be a square - Have a flantatistic Eat your Jello Day!

USA: National Different Colored Eyes Day

Only one in 200,000 people in the US have this eye-catching condition.

USA: National Pecan Pie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pecan Pie Day

USA: National Simplicity Day

Why do we celebrate National Simplicity Day? Look, it's complicated...

USA: Paper Bag Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Paper Bag Day

International: Malala Day

Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate.

Mexico: Lawyer's Day

This day highlights the accomplishments of lawyers in protecting the innocent and ensuring justice prevails.

USA: National Cancel Culture Awareness Day

A day to bring awareness to the negative societal impact of Cancel Culture, and educate about its inherent dangers.

United Nations: International Day of Hope

Join millions worldwide on July 12 for International Day of Hope, a UN observance dedicated to mental health, peace, and sustainable development.

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General Information for July 12th 2026
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 193 of 2026
172 days left in 2026
Week 28 of the year
On this Day in History
1943 - In the 'Battle of Prokhorovka', German and Soviet forces engage in the largest tank battle of all time.
1912 - Charles Steward Rolls, known from the luxury car firm he founded with his companion Frederick Henry Royce, dies in an air crash during an air show in Bournemouth.
1804 - Alexander Hamilton, the first US secretary of the treasury, dies (b. 1755).