Juneteenth
It’s official; Juneteenth is now a federal holiday in the United States. This date commemorates the emancipation of African-American slaves. It’s a great day to learn more about Black culture in the U.S. and celebrate Black pride.
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Father’s Day
Mom had her turn last month; now it’s dad’s time to shine! While Father’s Day is often overshadowed by Mother’s Day, we think it deserves just as much notice. Make sure the dads at your company feel recognized and celebrated for the important role they play in their children’s lives.
World Refugee Day
This is an international holiday dedicated to honoring refugees across the globe. Right now, it is estimated that there are over 26 million refugees on the planet. This day is the perfect moment to contribute to charities that benefit them and reflect on the conditions that create the refugee crisis.
National Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada)
The last big event in June is National Indigenous People’s Day in Canada. This date is meant for us to stop and recognize the contributions and struggles of one of the most overlooked minority groups in the country. Despite being the first peoples of Canada, too often, their stories are erased from history.
First Day of Summer
There is just something special about the first day of summer. You know the bad weather is behind you for a while, and summertime fun is all that lies ahead for the next three months. This is a great time to start focusing on summer team-building activities and go into fall and winter strong.
Pride Day
While June is home to Pride Month, it is also home to Pride Day – for when you just need a little extra celebration, or perhaps can’t observe the whole month. Think of this as a mini-pride and use the day for reflection and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community.
Disability Pride Month
This month celebrates the existence of the disabled community. This is a great opportunity to bring visibility to the diversity within the disabled community ranging from obvious to invisible disabilities. This month should have a focus on learning how to include members of the disabled community via accommodations.
French-American Heritage Month
July is also a month that creates a special place to recognize the sizeable contributions that Americans of French roots have made to the United States. This is also a great opportunity to learn about the French-American community, which is made up of over 11 million people in the United States.
Canada Day
This holiday celebrates the anniversary of the Canadian Confederation, the passing of the British North America Act, 1867, creating the four separate colonies of Upper Canada, Lower Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick under a single Dominion within the British Empire called Canada.
US Independence Day
This holiday marks the date when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This is the official date when the United States of America declared its independence from Great Britain.
Eid al-Adha (Islam)
The “Feast of Sacrifice,” also known as Eid al-Adha, commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as Allah commanded. It is one of the most significant holidays in Islam. It is customary to commemorate the sacrifice, pray and attend social functions on this holiday.
World Population Day
World Population Day is a yearly event that takes place on July 11 each year to increase awareness about worldwide population concerns. The United Nations Development Programme’s Governing Council created the event in 1989.