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June 2049

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Pride Month 1 to 30 June 2049

1Tue
Tuesday 1 June 2049
- Thy Kingdom Come
  Religious and cultural27 May to 6 June 2049
  
  A global Christian prayer movement held over the eleven days from Ascension Day to Pentecost each year.
- Global Day of Parents
  Awareness
  
  The Global Day of Parents on 1 June honours parents everywhere for their commitment to raising and protecting their children.
- Pride Month
  Awareness1 to 30 June 2049
  
  Pride Month is held every June to celebrate LGBTQ+ people and to mark the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York.
- World Milk Day
  Awareness
  
  An annual day on 1 June that recognises milk and the dairy sector as part of the global food supply.
3Thu
Thursday 3 June 2049
- World Bicycle Day
  Awareness
  
  World Bicycle Day on 3 June celebrates the bicycle as a simple, affordable and clean way to travel and stay healthy.
4Fri
Friday 4 June 2049
- International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
  Awareness
  
  On 4 June the UN acknowledges the suffering of children around the world who are victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse.
5Sat
Saturday 5 June 2049
- International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
  Awareness
  
  On 5 June the UN raises awareness of the harm caused by illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing to oceans and livelihoods.
- World Environment Day
  Awareness
  
  The United Nations day on 5 June for action to protect the environment, with a different host country and theme each year.
6Sun
Sunday 6 June 2049
- Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
  Religious and cultural
  
  Pentecost, also called Whit Sunday, falls seven weeks after Easter Sunday and celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- Russian Language Day
  Awareness
  
  Russian Language Day at the UN on 6 June celebrates Russian, one of the UN's six official languages, on the birthday of the poet Alexander Pushkin.
7Mon
Monday 7 June 2049
- World Food Safety Day
  Awareness
  
  World Food Safety Day on 7 June promotes action to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks so that everyone has safe food.
8Tue
Tuesday 8 June 2049
- World Oceans Day
  Awareness
  
  World Oceans Day on 8 June raises awareness of the impact of human activity on the ocean and the need to manage it sustainably.
10Thu
Thursday 10 June 2049
- Global Fatty Liver Day
  Awareness
  
  Global Fatty Liver Day, run by the Global Liver Institute on the second Thursday of June, raises awareness of steatotic (fatty) liver disease.
- International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations
  Awareness
  
  The International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations on 10 June promotes respect for the world's diverse civilisations and dialogue between them.
11Fri
Friday 11 June 2049
- International Day of Play
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Play on 11 June highlights play as a fundamental right of every child and vital for learning and wellbeing.
12Sat
Saturday 12 June 2049
- International Falafel Day
  Fun and quirky
  
  International Falafel Day is held every year on 12 June and marks falafel, the fried chickpea or fava bean fritter from Middle Eastern cuisine.
- World Day Against Child Labour
  Awareness
  
  The World Day Against Child Labour on 12 June focuses attention on ending child labour, which still affects around 138 million children.
- World Gin Day
  Fun and quirky
  
  A day celebrating gin, held on the second Saturday in June; 13 June 2026 and 12 June 2027.
13Sun
Sunday 13 June 2049
- International Albinism Awareness Day
  Awareness
  
  International Albinism Awareness Day on 13 June raises the voices of people with albinism and challenges discrimination and harmful myths.
- Trinity Sunday
  Religious and cultural
  
  Trinity Sunday is the Christian festival of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, held on the Sunday after Pentecost, 56 days after Easter.
14Mon
Monday 14 June 2049
- Loneliness Awareness Week
  Awareness14 to 20 June 2049
  
  A week in June that encourages people to talk about loneliness, reduce stigma and connect with others.
- Men's Health Week
  Awareness14 to 20 June 2049
  
  A week in June ending on Father's Day that raises awareness of health problems affecting men and boys.
- World Blood Donor Day
  Awareness
  
  World Blood Donor Day on 14 June thanks voluntary blood donors and raises awareness of the need for safe blood supplies.
15Tue
Tuesday 15 June 2049
- Global Wind Day
  Awareness
  
  Celebrated on 15 June to raise awareness of wind energy and its role in clean power, with events and site visits.
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
  Awareness
  
  World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June highlights the neglect, abuse and violence faced by older people.
16Wed
Wednesday 16 June 2049
- Bloomsday
  Fun and quirky
  
  A celebration of James Joyce's novel Ulysses on 16 June, the day in 1904 on which the book is set.
- International Day of Family Remittances
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Family Remittances on 16 June recognises the money migrant workers send home to support families and communities.
- World Refill Day
  Awareness
  
  World Refill Day, held on 16 June each year, is a public awareness campaign by City to Sea encouraging refills and reuse to cut plastic waste.
- World Tapas Day
  Fun and quirky
  
  World Tapas Day, promoted by Spain's tourism institute Turespaña, is held on 16 June and invites people to try tapas in bars and restaurants.
17Thu
Thursday 17 June 2049
- Corpus Christi
  Religious and cultural
  
  Corpus Christi is a Christian feast giving thanks for Holy Communion, held on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, 60 days after Easter.
- World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
  Awareness
  
  On 17 June the UN raises awareness of land degradation, desertification and drought and how to restore damaged land.
- World Kidney Cancer Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day held on the third Thursday of June to raise awareness of kidney cancer and support for patients.
18Fri
Friday 18 June 2049
- International Day for Countering Hate Speech
  Awareness
  
  On 18 June the UN encourages governments, organisations and individuals to identify, address and counter hate speech.
- Sustainable Gastronomy Day
  Awareness
  
  Sustainable Gastronomy Day on 18 June encourages local, seasonal and sustainable food choices that support farmers and cut waste.
- World Sushi Day
  Fun and quirky
  
  World Sushi Day, also called International Sushi Day, is held on 18 June each year and marks sushi and Japanese food culture.
19Sat
Saturday 19 June 2049
- International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
  Awareness
  
  On 19 June the UN calls for an end to sexual violence in conflict and honours victims, survivors and those working to stop it.
- World Sickle Cell Day
  Awareness
  
  A UN recognised day on 19 June that raises awareness of sickle cell disorder and the people living with it.
20Sun
Sunday 20 June 2049
- World Refugee Day
  Awareness
  
  World Refugee Day on 20 June honours refugees around the world and builds understanding of their circumstances and courage.
21Mon
Monday 21 June 2049
- Fete de la Musique (Make Music Day)
  Fun and quirky
  
  Fete de la Musique, also called Make Music Day, fills streets and venues with free live music on 21 June each year.
- International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice
  Awareness
  
  On 21 June the UN recognises the solstices and equinoxes as symbols of fertility, food production and shared cultural heritage.
- International Day of Yoga
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Yoga on 21 June raises awareness of the health benefits of yoga and encourages healthier ways of living.
- World Giraffe Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on 21 June, the longest day in the northern hemisphere, to raise awareness of giraffes and the threats they face.
- World Hydrography Day
  Awareness
  
  Marked on 21 June to raise awareness of hydrography, the survey and charting of seas and waterways that keeps shipping safe.
22Tue
Tuesday 22 June 2049
- World Rainforest Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on 22 June, World Rainforest Day highlights the role of rainforests in the climate and biodiversity, and calls for their protection.
23Wed
Wednesday 23 June 2049
- International Widows' Day
  Awareness
  
  International Widows' Day on 23 June draws attention to the experiences of widows and the support and rights they need.
- International Women in Engineering Day
  Awareness
  
  A day on 23 June celebrating women engineers and encouraging more girls and women into engineering careers.
- United Nations Public Service Day
  Awareness
  
  United Nations Public Service Day on 23 June celebrates the value of public service and the people who deliver it.
24Thu
Thursday 24 June 2049
- International Day of Women in Diplomacy
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Women in Diplomacy on 24 June celebrates women's role in diplomacy and calls for their full and equal participation.
- World Wellbeing Week
  Awareness24 to 30 June 2049
  
  World Wellbeing Week runs from 24 to 30 June each year and focuses on health and wellbeing in the workplace and wider society.
25Fri
Friday 25 June 2049
- Day of the Seafarer
  Awareness
  
  The Day of the Seafarer on 25 June recognises the contribution seafarers make to world trade and the global economy.
26Sat
Saturday 26 June 2049
- International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
  Awareness
  
  On 26 June the UN raises awareness of the harm caused by illicit drugs and calls for stronger international cooperation.
- International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
  Awareness
  
  On 26 June the UN supports survivors of torture and calls for torture to be ended everywhere.
27Sun
Sunday 27 June 2049
- International Day of Deafblindness
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Deafblindness on 27 June, Helen Keller's birthday, calls for deafblindness to be recognised as a distinct disability.
- Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day
  Awareness
  
  MSME Day on 27 June recognises the importance of small businesses to economies, jobs and sustainable development.
29Tue
Tuesday 29 June 2049
- International Day of the Tropics
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of the Tropics on 29 June highlights the diverse ecosystems and cultures of tropical regions and the challenges they face.
30Wed
Wednesday 30 June 2049
- International Asteroid Day
  Awareness
  
  International Asteroid Day on 30 June raises public awareness of the risk of asteroid impacts and how the world would respond.
- International Day of Parliamentarism
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Parliamentarism on 30 June celebrates parliaments and their role in upholding the rule of law and human rights.

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