The month of July originated from the Roman calendar and is named after the Roman dictator Julius Caesar, who introduced the Julian calendar, a precursor to the modern Gregorian calendar used internationally today. Prior to Caesar’s rise to power, the month was known as Quintilis in Latin means “the fifth month“.
01JulConstitution Day of the Cayman Islands
Constitution Day of the Cayman Islands is celebrated on the 1st Monday in July. This day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of the West Indies Federation in 1959.
01JulBurundi Independence Day
Burundi Independence Day is celebrated on July 1, celebrating its independence from Belgium in 1962.
01JulCanada Independence Day
Canada Day, celebrated on July 1st, marks the anniversary of the confederation in 1867 when the British North America Act united three colonies into the single nation of Canada.
01JulSomalia Republic Day
Somalia Republic Day marks the formation of the Somali Republic by the unification of the Italian and British Somaliland in 1960. It is a national holiday in the country.
01JulIndependence Day of Rwanda
Rwanda’s Independence Day is celebrated on July 1. It marks the day of independence from Belgium in 1962.
02JulCuraçao National Anthem and Flag Day
Curaçao National Anthem and Flag Day is celebrated on July 2. This day commemorates when the first island council was elected and instituted in 1954.
03JulBelarus Independence Day
Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus is celebrated annually on July 3. Adopted in 1996, in commemoration of the Red Army’s 1944 liberation of Minsk during the Minsk Offensive after several years of German occupation.
04JulLiberation Day of Rwanda
Liberation Day of Rwanda is celebrated on July 4. It marks the end of the 100-day Genocide against the Tutsi that took place in 1994.
04JulUSA Independence Day
Independence Day in the United States of America is celebrated on the 4th of July because of which the day is also known as the Fourth of July. It is a national day of the country and is a federal holiday. The day commemorates the Declaration of Independence and freedom from the British monarchy.
05JulCape Verde Independence Day
Cabo Verde Independence Day is commemorated on July 5, celebrating its freedom from Portugal in 1975.
05JulAlgeria Independence Day
Independence Day of Algeria is celebrated on July 5 every year. It is a day to celebrate the independence of Colonial Algeria from France in 1962.
05JulArmenia Constitution Day
Constitution Day of Armenia is celebrated on July 5 every year to commemorate the adoption of the Armenian Constitution in 1918.
05JulVenezuela Independence Day
Venezuela Independence Day is celebrated on July 5. It commemorates the declaration of the country’s freedom from the Spanish Empire in 1811.
06JulComoros National Day
Comoros National Day is commemorated on July 6, celebrating its independence from France in 1975.
06JulIndependence Day of Malawi
Independence Day of Malawi is celebrated on July 6. It marks the freedom of Malawi from the United Kingdom in 1964.
06JulLithuania Statehood Day
Lithuania Statehood Day is celebrated on July 6 each year since 1991, this national holiday in Lithuania commemorates the coronation, in 1253, of Mindaugas as the only king of Lithuania.
07JulSolomon Islands Independence Day
Independence Day of Solomon Islands is celebrated on July 7, commemorating the country’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1978.
09JulAustralia Constitution Day
Australia celebrated its Constitution Day on July 9, the day on which the Australian Constitution became law in 1900.
09JulArgentina Independence Day
Independence Day, or Día de la Independencia, is celebrated in Argentina on July 9. It marks the independence of Argentina from Spanish rule in 1816.
09JulSouth Sudan Independence Day
South Sudan Independence Day is celebrated on July 9. This Day commemorates the country’s freedom from Sudan in 2011.
09JulPalau Constitution Day
Palau Constitution Day is celebrated on July 9. This day commemorates the adoption of its constitution in 1980.
10JulBahamas Independence Day
Bahamas Independence Day is celebrated on July 10, marking the day the Bahamas became a fully independent nation and officially split from Great Britain in 1973.
10JulMongolia State Flag Day
Mongolian State Flag Day, celebrated annually on July 10, honors the Flag of Mongolia and commemorates other historical achievements. The day features a military parade and a flag-raising ceremony on Sükhbaatar Square in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city.
12JulSao Tome & Principe Independence Day
Sao Tome & Principe Independence Day is celebrated on July 12, marking its freedom from Portugal in 1975.
12JulKiribati Independence Day
Kiribati Independence Day is celebrated on July 12, commemorating its freedom from the United Kingdom in 1979.
13JulMontenegro Statehood Day
Montenegro Statehood Day is celebrated on July 13, celebrating the recognition of Montenegro as an independent state at the Congress of Berlin in 1878.
14JulBastille Day (France)
The National Day of France, Fête nationale française, also known as Bastille Day, commemorates the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, and the unity of the French people a year later at the Fête de la Fédération.
17JulSouth Korea Constitution Day
Constitution Day in South Korea is observed on July 17th every year to mark the proclamation of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea in 1948.
18JulUruguay Constitution Day
Constitution Day in Uruguay is celebrated on 18th July to mark the promulgation of the first constitution in 1830.
20JulColombian Declaration of Independence
The Colombian Declaration of Independence was on 20 Julian 1810 and triggered similar movements across Latin America leading to the foundation of the Republic of Gran Colombia. It is a national holiday in present-day Colombia.
21JulBelgian National Day
The National Day in Belgium is celebrated on July 21 and marks the felicitation of the country’s first monarch, King Leopold I, in 1831.
23JulEgypt National Day
On July 23 Egypt celebrates its National Day which marks the Egyptian Revolution of 1952 that led to the formation of the modern republic of Egypt. It is also known as Revolution Day.
22JulIndia National Flag Adoption Day
National Flag Adoption Day, observed on July 22, commemorates the adoption of the Tricolour (India’s National Flag) by the Constituent Assembly of India in 1947, a month before India gained independence from British rule. It symbolizes freedom, unity, and the spirit of a sovereign nation.
25JulPuerto Rico Constitution Day
Puerto Rico Constitution Day is celebrated on July 25. This day commemorates the establishment of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in 1952.
26JulMaldives Independence Day
Maldives Independence Day celebrated on July 26, marks the day the country gained freedom from British rule in 1965.
26JulLiberia Independence Day
Liberia Independence Day is celebrated on July 26, marking the freedom of Liberia from the American Colonization Society in 1847.
28JulPeru Independence Day/ Fiestas Patrias
Peru celebrates its independence from the Spanish Empire on July 28-29, commemorating José de San Martín’s victory.
30JulVanuatu Independence Day
Vanuatu Independence Day is celebrated on July 30, commemorating its independence from the United Kingdom and France in 1980.
Although we’re focusing on countries’ important dates, there are numerous globally recognized observances in July. The month kicks off with Canada Day (July 1) and Independence Day of the United States (July 4). Other notable days include World Population Day (July 11), Malala Day (July 12), and Nelson Mandela International Day (July 18), which promote awareness and advocacy for pressing global issues. Commemorating the country’s victory in the Kargil War against Pakistan in 1999, India observed Kargil Vijay Diwas (July 26) annually to honor the bravery and sacrifices of Indian soldiers who fought in the war.
The month also sees various light-hearted and fun celebrations, such as International Kissing Day (July 6), World Chocolate Day (July 7), and International Chess Day (July 20). Furthermore, Doctors’ Day (July 1) honors the contributions of medical professionals, while World Day for International Justice (July 17) promotes global efforts towards justice and human rights.