Awareness Food and drink
World Milk Day
An annual day on 1 June that recognises milk and the dairy sector as part of the global food supply.
- UK
- USA
- International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2001
About the day
World Milk Day was set up by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 2001. The date was chosen because several countries already held national milk days around then, and it is now marked in many countries.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday 1 June 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Thursday 1 June 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Friday 1 June 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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