July 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Jagannath Ratha Yatra, Fourth of July and Guru Purnima – Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates in July
July is a great month to plan holidays in. From important religious festivals to fun and exciting events, the month is filled with celebrations. If you’re wondering where to find a complete list of festivals and holidays for July 2024, look no further. We’ve got you covered. Simply scroll down for the July 2024 holidays, events and festivals calendar.
As June 2024 ends, excitement builds up for the onset of July 2024. The new month brings with it a different set of major festivals and events across various cultures and regions, not just in India but around the world as well. However, like other eventful months, July is low on festivals and events. In July 2024, several important festivals and events like Canada Independence Day, CA Day, Doctors’ Day, the Fourth of July (American Independence Day), Jagannath Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima, Muharram, Kamika Ekadashi, Yogini Ekadashi, Gauri Vrat and several others will be celebrated with great devotion across the country. If you’re wondering where to find a complete list of festivals, events and holidays for July 2024, look no further. We’ve got you covered. Simply scroll down for the detailed July 2024 holiday, event and festival calendar. Long Weekends in 2024 List: Check Full Calendar With Holiday Dates To Plan Your Travel and Holidays This Year.
The month of July 2024 begins with Canada Independence Day 2024, National Doctors’ Day 2024 and CA Day 2024. These celebrations are followed by the Fourth of July, which is the Independence Day of America and Muharram, which is Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and one of the four sacred months of the year for the Muslim community around the world. Next up, we have exciting celebrations for lovers with International Kissing Day 2024 and the delicious and exciting World Chocolate Day 2024. Then we have Guru Purnima, and several others. The tenth of Muharram is known as Ashura, an important day of commemoration in Islam. On the other hand, Guru Purnima 2024 is celebrated with great devotion and is the Indian version of Teacher’s Day, which marks the birth anniversary of Veda Vyasa, the author of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. We also have International Tiger Day 2024 and World Snake Day 2024, which aim to raise awareness about protecting these creatures. The festivals in July mark rich traditions, rituals, vibrant festivities and diverse cultures. During these festivities, families and communities come together and engage in cultural activities, spend time with loved ones, and strengthen bonds. Holidays Calendar 2024 India: Know The Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Diwali, Durga Puja, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi and Other Major Festivals & Events.
Full July 2024 Festivals Calendar
Date | Day | Festival/Event |
July 1 | Monday | Canada Day |
July 1 | Monday | CA Day |
July 1 | Monday | National Doctors’ Day |
July 1 | Monday | International Joke Day |
July 2 | Tuesday | World UFO Day |
July 2 | Tuesday | World Sports Journalists Day |
July 2 | Tuesday | Yogini Ekadashi |
July 3 | Wednesday | Rohini Vrat |
July 3 | Wednesday | Pradosh Vrat |
July 4 | Thursday | US Independence Day |
July 6 | Saturday | International Kissing Day |
July 6 | Saturday | International Cooperative Day |
July 7 | Sunday | Jagannath Rath Yatra |
July 7 | Sunday | World Chocolate Day |
July 7 | Sunday | Global Forgiveness Day |
July 8 | Monday | Islamic New Year |
July 11 | Thursday | World Population Day |
July 12 | Friday | National Simplicity Day |
July 12 | Friday | Malala Day |
July 14 | Sunday | Bastille Day |
July 16 | Tuesday | World Snake Day |
July 16 | Tuesday | Moon Landing Anniversary |
July 17 | Wednesday | Muharram, Day of Ashura |
July 17 | Wednesday | World Emoji Day |
July 17 | Wednesday | World Day for International Justice |
July 18 | Thursday | Nelson Mandela International Day |
July 20 | Saturday | National Moon Day |
July 20 | Saturday | International Chess Day |
July 21 | Sunday | Guru Purnima |
July 22 | Monday | Kaavand or Kanwar Yatra |
July 22 | Monday | National Flag Adoption Day India |
July 22 | Monday | Pi Approximation Day |
July 22 | Monday | National Mango Day |
July 24 | Wednesday | National Cousins Day |
July 24 | Wednesday | National Thermal Engineer Day |
July 25 | Thursday | World Embryologist Day |
July 26 | Friday | Kargil Vijay Diwas |
July 26 | Friday | National Uncle and Aunt Day |
July 26 | Friday | System Administrator Appreciation Day |
July 27 | Saturday | APJ Abdul Kalam’s Death Anniversary |
July 28 | Sunday | National Parents’ Day |
July 28 | Sunday | World Nature Conservation Day |
July 28 | Sunday | World Hepatitis Day |
July 29 | Monday | International Tiger Day |
July 30 | Tuesday | International Day of Friendship |
July 31 | Wednesday | Kamika Ekadashi |
Though July may not be as jam-packed as June, it still has its share of fun festivals, events and holidays, giving us enough reasons to celebrate. We hope this July 2024 holidays, festivals, and events calendar helps you plan your holidays in advance. So, let’s get out there and make July 2024 one for the books.
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