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June 2029

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  1. Friday 1 June 2029

    • British Tomato Fortnight

      Awareness1 to 14 June 2029

      A two week campaign in early June promoting tomatoes grown in Britain, run by the British Tomato Growers' Association. In 2026 it ran 1 to 14 June.

    • 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.

    • The Big Help Out

      Awareness1 to 4 June 2029

      A UK volunteering weekend each June that invites people to try helping out locally, held alongside The Big Lunch from 5 to 8 June 2026.

    • The Big Lunch

      Awareness1 to 4 June 2029

      A UK-wide invitation to share food with neighbours on the first weekend in June, held 5 to 8 June in 2026.

    • World Milk Day

      Awareness

      An annual day on 1 June that recognises milk and the dairy sector as part of the global food supply.

  2. Sunday 3 June 2029

    • 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.

  3. Monday 4 June 2029

    • 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.

    • Libraries Week (Libraries Change Lives)

      Awareness4 to 10 June 2029

      CILIP's annual week in early June celebrating public, school and specialist libraries and the difference they make to people's lives.

    • Neighbourhood Watch Week

      Awareness4 to 10 June 2029

      A UK week in early June that celebrates neighbourhood watch groups and encourages people to connect with their neighbours.

    • Volunteers' Week

      Awareness4 to 10 June 2029

      A UK-wide week starting on the first Monday of June to thank volunteers, set for 7 to 13 June in 2027.

  4. Tuesday 5 June 2029

  5. Wednesday 6 June 2029

    • 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.

  6. Thursday 7 June 2029

    • 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.

  7. Friday 8 June 2029

    • 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.

  8. Sunday 10 June 2029

  9. Monday 11 June 2029

    • Bike Week

      Awareness11 to 17 June 2029

      Cycling UK's annual week encouraging people to try cycling for everyday journeys and fun, held 8 to 14 June in 2026.

    • Diabetes Week

      Awareness11 to 17 June 2029

      A UK awareness week in June run by Diabetes UK to help people understand diabetes and support those living with it.

    • 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.

    • Loneliness Awareness Week

      Awareness11 to 17 June 2029

      A week in June that encourages people to talk about loneliness, reduce stigma and connect with others.

    • Men's Health Week

      Awareness11 to 17 June 2029

      A week in June ending on Father's Day that raises awareness of health problems affecting men and boys.

    • National Blood Week

      Awareness11 to 17 June 2029

      A week each June from NHS Blood and Transplant appealing for new blood donors in England.

  10. Tuesday 12 June 2029

    • 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.

  11. Wednesday 13 June 2029

    • 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.

  12. Thursday 14 June 2029

    • 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.

  13. Friday 15 June 2029

    • Employee Ownership Day

      Awareness

      A UK day in June that celebrates employee owned businesses, held on the third Friday of June, which was 19 June in 2026.

    • 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.

    • The Great Get Together

      Awareness15 to 17 June 2029

      A weekend each June when communities hold get-togethers inspired by the late MP Jo Cox, held 19 to 21 June in 2026.

    • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

      Awareness

      World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June highlights the neglect, abuse and violence faced by older people.

  14. Saturday 16 June 2029

    • English Wine Week

      Commercial and retail16 to 24 June 2029

      A nine day June celebration of wine made in England, coordinated by WineGB, with vineyard tours, tastings and retail events. In 2026 it ran 20 to 28 June.

    • 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.

  15. Sunday 17 June 2029

  16. Monday 18 June 2029

    • Cervical Screening Awareness Week

      Awareness18 to 24 June 2029

      A UK week each June that encourages people aged 25 to 64 to attend cervical screening when invited.

    • International Day for Countering Hate Speech

      Awareness

      On 18 June the UN encourages governments, organisations and individuals to identify, address and counter hate speech.

    • Myeloma Awareness Week

      Awareness18 to 24 June 2029

      A UK week each June that helps people recognise the warning signs of myeloma, a blood cancer that is often diagnosed late.

    • Sustainable Gastronomy Day

      Awareness

      Sustainable Gastronomy Day on 18 June encourages local, seasonal and sustainable food choices that support farmers and cut waste.

  17. Tuesday 19 June 2029

  18. Wednesday 20 June 2029

    • World Refugee Day

      Awareness

      World Refugee Day on 20 June honours refugees around the world and builds understanding of their circumstances and courage.

  19. Thursday 21 June 2029

    • Clean Air Day

      Awareness

      The UK's largest air pollution campaign, held each June, with the 2026 day on 18 June.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  20. Friday 22 June 2029

    • Windrush Day

      Religious and cultural

      A UK day on 22 June marking the contribution of the Windrush generation and their descendants to British life.

    • 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.

  21. Saturday 23 June 2029

  22. Sunday 24 June 2029

  23. Monday 25 June 2029

    • Co-op Fortnight

      Awareness25 June to 8 July 2029

      A fortnight celebrating co-operative businesses across the UK, running 22 June to 5 July in 2026.

    • 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.

    • Rabbit Awareness Week

      Awareness25 to 29 June 2029

      A UK week promoting better welfare for pet rabbits, held 22 to 26 June in 2026.

    • Small Charity Week

      Awareness25 June to 1 July 2029

      A UK week in late June that celebrates and supports small charities, with 2026 activity running from 22 June.

  24. Tuesday 26 June 2029

  25. Wednesday 27 June 2029

  26. Friday 29 June 2029

    • 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.

  27. Saturday 30 June 2029

    • Armed Forces Day

      Awareness

      A UK day on the last Saturday in June to show support for serving personnel, reservists, veterans and cadets, on 27 June 2026 and 26 June 2027.

    • 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.

    • Swift Awareness Week

      Awareness30 June to 8 July 2029

      A week of walks, talks and events in late June and early July to help protect swifts, a declining summer visitor.