Important Days in June
1 June – Global Day of Parents
Observed by the United Nations to honor parents and their role in nurturing children.
3 June – World Bicycle Day
Declared by the United Nations to recognize the importance of bicycles for health and environment.
4 June – International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Observed by the United Nations to acknowledge the suffering of children worldwide.
5 June – World Environment Day
Organized by the United Nations Environment Programme to encourage environmental protection.
7 June – World Food Safety Day
Observed by the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization.
8 June – World Oceans Day
Declared by the United Nations to promote ocean conservation.
12 June – World Day Against Child Labour
Observed by the International Labour Organization.
14 June – World Blood Donor Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Karl Landsteiner.
15 June – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Observed by the United Nations.
17 June – World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Declared by the United Nations.
20 June – World Refugee Day
Observed by the United Nations to honor refugees worldwide.
21 June – International Yoga Day
Promoted globally after the initiative of Narendra Modi and declared by the United Nations.
23 June – United Nations Public Service Day
Recognizes the value of public service worldwide.
26 June – International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Observed by the United Nations.
29 June – National Statistics Day (India)
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of P. C. Mahalanobis.