--- title: July Holidays to Get Excited About This Summer description: Dust off your grill, pick some blueberries, and get ready to celebrate some truly unique days! This blog highlights the fun and interesting holidays happening in July. image: https://blog.whereissanta.com/hubfs/july%20blog%20cover-1.png --- [![](https://blog.whereissanta.com/hubfs/Landing%20Pages%20Footer/WIS%20by%20CHP%20Logo_WHITE.png)](https://whereissanta.com/?utm_source=createholidaymagic.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=landing-pages-header) [Planning](https://blog.whereissanta.com/tag/planning) [Events](https://blog.whereissanta.com/tag/events) [Holiday](https://blog.whereissanta.com/tag/holiday) [Month](https://blog.whereissanta.com/tag/month) [Activities](https://blog.whereissanta.com/tag/activities) [Vacation](https://blog.whereissanta.com/tag/vacation) [Children](https://blog.whereissanta.com/tag/children) [Summer](https://blog.whereissanta.com/tag/summer) [July](https://blog.whereissanta.com/tag/july) # July Holidays to Get Excited About This Summer Jun 7, 2024 1:14:01 PM ![](https://blog.whereissanta.com/hubfs/july%20blog%20cover-1.png) July is the heart of summer! It's a time for sunshine, vacations, and...well, some pretty awesome holidays. We love a good fireworks display and a patriotic barbecue as much as the next person (especially on the 4th!), but July offers so much more than just Independence Day! This year, dust off your grill, pick some blueberries, and get ready to celebrate some truly unique days in July. For a full list of holidays every day of the month, scroll to the bottom of the page or click the arrow icon    ## National Blueberry Month # ![july holidays blueberry month](https://blog.whereissanta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blueberry%20month.png?width=900&height=643&name=blueberry%20month.png) Established in 1974, National Blueberry Month commemorates the efforts of Elizabeth White and Frederick Coville who successfully cultivated blueberries in the early 1900s. This holiday is a sweet celebration held annually throughout July. It's a time to appreciate this delicious and nutritious little fruit! It also coincides with peak blueberry season in North America, making it the perfect time to enjoy the fresh berries.  ## Christmas in July ![Christmas in July dog with santa photos with summer santa](https://blog.whereissanta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20in%20July.png?width=900&height=643&name=Christmas%20in%20July.png) Get ready for a summer twist on a classic tradition! Cherry Hill Programs is bringing Christmas in July to retail centers and tourist attractions across the United States. This July, soak up the sun with Santa in a festive summer atmosphere - think flip flops, beach vibes, and Santa himself! Learn more about how you can celebrate Christmas in July by [clicking here. ](https://blog.whereissanta.com/everything-you-need-to-celebrate-christmas-in-july) ## July 4: U.S. Independence Day ![july 4th independence day USA santa holiday](https://blog.whereissanta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/july%204th.png?width=900&height=643&name=july%204th.png) Every year, Americans look forward to the Fourth of July. Independence Day is the birthday of our nation. We celebrate and enjoy the freedom that comes with the event that made this day so special. And, we do so in a big way. There are parades and picnics. And of course, there are fireworks at night! 🎇 ## July 7: Build a Scarecrow Day  ![build a scarecrow day in july](https://blog.whereissanta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/scarecrow%20day.png?width=900&height=643&name=scarecrow%20day.png) National Build a Scarecrow Day takes place on the first Sunday of July in the United States. This tradition, with roots stretching back to ancient times, originally aimed to scare away evil spirits. Today, it's a light-hearted way to keep birds from feasting on crops and a chance to get creative with old clothes, straw, sticks, and anything else your imagination brings! Some communities even hold contests to see who can design the most impressive or silliest scarecrow.  ## July 8: Video Games Day ![video game day july holidays](https://blog.whereissanta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/video%20games.png?width=900&height=643&name=video%20games.png) This day is dedicated to acknowledging the art, science, and skill involved in video games. It's a great excuse to dust off your favorite console, play a new game, or connect with friends online for some multiplayer fun! 🎮👾 ## July 11: World Population Day ![world population day santa holding globe](https://blog.whereissanta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/world%20population%20day.png?width=900&height=643&name=world%20population%20day.png) World Population Day, established in 1989, serves as a yearly reminder of the intricate relationship between the number of people on Earth and the well-being of our planet. It's a day dedicated to raising awareness about a range of global population issues and their impacts. ## July 12: World Kebab Day ![world kebab day snta with kebabs](https://blog.whereissanta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kebab%20day.png?width=900&height=643&name=Kebab%20day.png) World Kebab Day is a delicious celebration held on the second Friday of July. It's a day dedicated to appreciating the rich history, diverse flavors, and global popularity of this skewered and grilled dish. ## July 20: Space Exploration Day ![Space Exploration Day july holidays intrepid museum border](https://blog.whereissanta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Space%20Exploration%20Day-1.png?width=900&height=643&name=Space%20Exploration%20Day-1.png) On September 12, 1962, then President John F. Kennedy gave his “We Choose to Go to the Moon” speech at Rice University. He called space the “new frontier”. His speech jump-started America’s initial efforts at space exploration. On Space Exploration Day, a July 20 holiday, we celebrate the day man first stepped on another celestial body, the moon! Like this photo? Visit the [Intrepid Museum](https://intrepidmuseum.org/) in New York, NY and get your picture today! ## July 22: Hammock Day ![Hammock Day santa in hammock relax](https://blog.whereissanta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hammock%20Day.png?width=900&height=643&name=Hammock%20Day.png) National Hammock Day is a chance to unwind and appreciate the simple pleasure of swinging gently in a hammock. Whether you string your hammock up in your backyard, between trees at a park, or even bring it on a [camping trip](https://blog.whereissanta.com/5-activities-to-try-camping), this day is your excuse to relax and soak up the summer vibes. ## July 26 - August 11: 2024 Summer Olympics ![summer olympics paris 2024 july holiday start](https://blog.whereissanta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/summer%20olympics%20(1).png?width=900&height=643&name=summer%20olympics%20(1).png) The International Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics are the biggest sporting events in the world. They each are held every four years. Cities around the world compete for the honor of hosting this huge 14-day event. Once every four years, the world’s top athletes meet, to compete in the Summer Olympics games for the gold medal and bragging rights, as they represent their country in a wide range of sporting events. The XXXIII Olympic Games will be held in Paris, France in 2024. ## July 31: Mutt Day ![Mutts Day july holiday](https://blog.whereissanta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mutts%20Day.png?width=900&height=643&name=Mutts%20Day.png) July 31st is National Mutt Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the unique charm and unconditional love of mixed-breed dogs. These one-of-a-kind companions come in all shapes, sizes, and fur combinations, and often find themselves waiting for loving homes in shelters. National Mutt Day is a chance to shower your mutt with extra love, raise awareness about adoption, and appreciate the wonderful dogs waiting for their forever families. So there you have it! From honoring your favorite foods and furry friends to celebrating Christmas in July, this month offers a little something for everyone. So get out there, celebrate the weird and the wonderful, and make some unforgettable summer memories! ☀️  --- Of course, July is full of all sorts of holidays from the serious to the silly. We’ve assembled a list of just some of the daily holidays in this month. Find one that speaks to you, and make plans to celebrate! Month of July - National Grilling Month                                 - National Hot Dog Month                                 - National Ice Cream Month                                 - National Blueberry Month                                 - National Park and Recreation Month                                 - National Picnic Month July 1 – Canada Day               – International Joke Day               – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day July 2 – World UFO Day July 3 – Eat Beans Day July 4 – U.S. Independence Day July 5 – International Bikini Day July 6 – International Kissing Day               – Fried Chicken Day July 7 – Build a Scarecrow Day               – Chocolate Day July 8 – National Blueberry Day               – Video Games Day  July 9 – National Sugar Cookie Day July 10 – Pick Blueberries Day July 11 – World Population Day July 12 – Pecan Pie Day                  – National Motorcycle Day                  – World Kebab Day July 14 – National Mac & Cheese Day July 15 – Cow Appreciation Day                  – Give Something Away Day July 16 – World Snake Day July 17 – National Hot Dog Day                  – World Emoji Day July 18 – World Listening Day July 19 – Raspberry Cake Day July 20 – Space Exploration Day                  – Ice Cream Soda Day July 21 – National Ice Cream Day July 22 – Hammock Day July 24 – National Drive-Thru Day July 25 – National Carousel Day July 26 – Aunt and Uncle Day                  – 2024 Summer Olympics 🏅 July 27 – National Day of the Cowboy                    – Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day July 28 – National Milk Chocolate Day                  – Parent's Day July 29 – Lasagna Day July 30 – International Day of Friendship July 31 – Mutt Day                  – Avocado Day   ---    Subscribe to learn more about the holidays you love and ways to enjoy them with your friends and family. 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