date
event/occasion
Importance
1 June
world milk day
Established by the United Nations and FAO in 2001. Highlights the importance of milk, dairy farming and nutrition around the world.
1 June
global day of parents
United Nations General Assembly The day was established in 2012 to honor parents for their lifelong care, sacrifice and contribution to families.
2 June
international sex workers day
It is also known as International Prostitute Day. Raises awareness about the rights and protection of sex workers.
June 3
world bicycle day
The United Nations General Assembly established this day in 2018. It promotes bicycles as an environmentally friendly and healthy means of transportation.
4th June
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Supports children affected by violence and conflict. Established by the United Nations in August 1982.
5th June
world environment day
Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1973. Encourages environmental protection and action against pollution and climate change.
5th June
International Day to Fight Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
The focus is on protecting marine resources and sustainable fishing practices. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2017.
5th June
World Day Against Racism
Promotes the ethical treatment and protection of animals.
June 6th
united nations russian language day
Celebrates multilingualism and the Russian language at the United Nations. founded by UNESCO in 2010.
June 6th
world insect day
Raises awareness of pest control and public health safety.
7 June
world food safety day
declared by united nations In 2018. Promotes safe food practices to prevent food-related illnesses.
June 8th
world ocean day
Recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018. The importance of oceans and marine conservation was highlighted.
June 8th
world brain tumor day
Spreads awareness about brain tumors and treatment support.
9 June
World Accreditation Day
Promotes accreditation standards for quality and safety systems.
9 June
International Archives Day
Recognizes the importance of preserving historical records and documents. The day commemorates the formation of the International Council of Archives (ICA) by UNESCO in 1948.
11 June
international day of sports
Encourages the importance of play for children’s development and learning.
12 June
world day against child labor
started by international labor organization (ILO) in 2002 to eliminate child labor and raise awareness about protecting the rights of children.
13 June
International Albinism Awareness Day
Promotes the inclusion and protection of people with albinism. Recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014.
14 June
world blood donor day
Encourages voluntary blood donation to save lives. It marks the birth anniversary of Karl Landsteiner (discoverer of ABO blood group system).
15th June
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Highlighted the violence and abuse faced by older people. Recognized by the United Nations in 2011.
15th June
global wind day
Established by the European Wind Energy Association in 2007. Promotes awareness about wind energy and renewable energy.
15th June
asean dengue day
The focus is on preventing dengue fever and improving public health awareness.
16 June
international day of family remittances
Recognizes migrant workers who send money to support families.
16 June
world sea turtle day
Promotes the conservation of sea turtles and marine ecosystems.
17 June
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994. Encourages sustainable land management and climate action.
17 June
world crocodile day
Raises awareness about crocodile conservation.
18 June
Sustainable Cooking Day
Promotes sustainable cooking and food traditions.
18 June
international picnic day
Celebrates social engagement and outdoor recreation.
18 June
autistic pride day
Supports acceptance and inclusion of autistic individuals.
18 June
International Day to Combat Hate Speech
Promotes tolerance and peaceful communication. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2021.
19 June
national reading day
Encourages reading habits and literacy awareness in India. It honors PN Panikkar (father of the Indian library movement).
19 June
world sickle cell day
Raises awareness of sickle cell disease and health care support.
19 June
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Highlighted the need to end violence during conflicts and wars.
20 June
world refugee day
Respects refugees and raises awareness of the displacement crisis.
21st June
international yoga day
Physical fitness, mental health and healthy life are promoted through yoga. Established by the United Nations following a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014.
21st June
world music day
Celebrates music and cultural expression around the world.
21st June
International Day of Celebration of Sankranti
Recognizes the cultural traditions associated with Sankranti.
21st June
world hydrography day
Highlights on hydrography and safe navigation in oceans and waterways.
23 June
International Olympic Day
Promotes sports participation and Olympic values. Established by the IOC in 1948.
23 June
united nations public service day
Recognizes the contribution of public services to society. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2002.
23 June
International Widows Day
It was established in 2011 by the United Nations to raise awareness of the challenges faced by widows globally.
24th June
International Day of Women in Diplomacy
Announced by the United Nations General Assembly in 2022. Promotes women’s participation in diplomacy and international relations.
25th June
sailor’s day
Honors the contribution of seafarers to global trade and transportation.
25th June
world vitiligo day
Raises awareness about vitiligo and skin health.
26 June
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Supports victims of torture and promotes human rights.
26 June
world medicine day
Recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987. Raises awareness against drug abuse and illegal trafficking.
26 June
world refrigeration day
Highlights the importance of refrigeration in food and health care systems. Celebrated in honor of Lord Kelvin (inventor of the absolute temperature scale)
27 June
World MSME Day
Recognizes the contribution of micro, small and medium enterprises to the economy. Declared by the United Nations in 2017.
28 June
National Insurance Awareness Day
Promotes awareness of financial security and insurance.
29 June
National Statistics Day (India)
PC respects Mahalanobis and promotes the role of statistics in planning and policy.
29 June
international day of the tropics
The importance of tropical regions and their challenges were highlighted.
30 June
International Asteroid Day
Spreads awareness about asteroids and planetary science.
30 June
International Day of Parliamentarism
Recognizes the role of parliaments in democracy and governance. Established by the United Nations General Assembly and marking the anniversary of the founding of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in 1889.