Thursday 1st June 2023 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Thursday June 1st 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on June 1st 2023

International Childrens Day

Family
International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Childrens Day

ALS Awareness Month

ALS Awareness Month is a campaign to spread awareness of and raise funds for research for a cure for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease)

National Indigenous History Month

National Indigenous History Month honours the legacy, heritage and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada.

World Milk Day 🥛

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Milk Day

World Reef Day 🐠

World Reef Day is a call to action to promote the work of meaningfully impacting our world's delicate reef systems.

International Black Heritage Month

Celebrate International Black Heritage Month and unite in diversity with events that honor global cultural milestones in June.

National Go Barefoot Day

Action
USA

Get closer to nature! Today, kick off those shoes, sandals, sneakers or slippers and feel the grass or sand on your feet!

National Hazelnut Cake Day

Food
USA

Hazelnuts have been foraged by humans for millennia, but it's only recently we had the foresight to make them into yummy cakes - way to go, evolution!

National Heimlich Maneuver Day

Medical
USA

This procedure has saved many lives over the years, so it makes sense to have a day to highlight how to do it.

National Penpal Day

General
USA

Though writing letters is being pushed out by email and social media, it remains a powerful way of connecting with people around the world.

National Say Something Nice Day

Action
USA

What's free but you pay? A compliment, and it's a great way to brighten up someone's day.

Caribbean American Heritage Month

This month-long observance promotes the rich culture and heritage of the Caribbean American people and their contribution to the United States of America.

National Oceans Month

Nature
USA

On World Oceans Day, people around our blue planet celebrate and honor the ocean, which connects us all.

LGBT+ Pride Month

Until fairly recently, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) individuals did not have a specific month during which to celebrate and commemorate Pride Days in the United States.

Great Outdoors Month

Nature
USA

June is Great Outdoors Month, the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature and wildlife.

Black Music Appreciation Month

Music
USA

Formerly called National Black Music Month, this celebration of African-American musical contributions is re-established annually by presidential proclamation.