June 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Eid al-Adha, Father's Day, World Music Day and International Day of Yoga – Complete List of Important Days and Dates in June

India is a land of many cultures, traditions, languages and religions. This means that we have a plethora of reasons to celebrate. June 2024 in India is a non-stop celebration train. June 2024 in India is a total fiesta, bursting with celebrations for every crew. From religious observances and fun festivals to important events and upcoming holidays, there's something awesome happening every single week. So, get ready to mark your calendars and dive into the exciting world of June 2024 festivities! Scroll down for the complete June 2024 festivals, events, and holidays calendar—it's got everything you need to plan for a month of awesome! Indian States and Their Formation Dates: Maharashtra Din, Bihar Day, Karnataka Rajyotsava, Kerala Piravi & More – Marking Celebrations of Statehood Days.

The first week of June brings a wonderful variety of observances to celebrate! June is observed as Pride Month. We kick things off with World Milk Day 2024, Global Day of Parents 2024, and World Reef Awareness Day 2024, all on June 1, 2024. June 2 is a day for double celebrations! First, Telangana Formation Day honours the founding of the Indian state of Telangana. The United States also recognises American Indian Citizenship Day on the same date. June 3 is World Bicycle Day, a perfect opportunity to dust off your two-wheeler and enjoy a ride. Later that day, we can crack open a delicious egg in honour of National Egg Day 2024.

The week takes a more serious turn on June 4, with the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 2024. June 5 focuses on environmental well-being with World Environment Day, while Global Running Day 2024 encourages everyone to lace up their shoes and get moving. We continue raising awareness on June 6 with World Pest Awareness Day 2024 and Jyeshtha Amavasya 2024, a significant day in Hinduism. This is followed by World Food Safety Day 2024 and International Level Crossing Awareness Day 2024, both on June 7.

June 8 offers a chance to raise awareness about World Brain Tumour Day 2024 and the importance of ocean conservation on World Oceans Day 2024. June 10, brings some lighthearted fun with National Iced Tea Day, the perfect excuse to cool down with a refreshing beverage. Following close behind is the important Jewish holiday of Shavuot, celebrated from June 11 to 13. June 12, shines a light on the global fight against child labour with World Day Against Child Labour 2024. The week continues to raise awareness on June 13 with International Albinism Awareness Day 2024, recognising individuals with albinism. June 14 honours life-saving blood donations with World Blood Donor Day 2024. June 15 offers a diverse range of observances.

Mithun Sankranti 2024, a Hindu solar festival, coincides with World Wind Day, focused on harnessing wind power. The day also brings attention to the well-being of older adults with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. June 16 is a day of major celebrations. Hindus observe Ganga Dussehra, a festival dedicated to the Ganges River. It's also Father's Day 2024, a time to honour dads around the world. Many Muslims will also celebrate Eid al-Adha 2024, a major Islamic holiday. June 18 recognises the neurodiverse community with Autistic Pride Day 2024, while foodies can rejoice with International Sushi Day 2024!

June 19 encourages literacy in India with National Reading Day 2024. June 20 marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. We can also focus on maximising efficiency with World Productivity Day 2024 and show support for refugees on World Refugee Day 2024. June 21 is a day for both physical and mental well-being. International Day of Yoga 2024 encourages movement and mindfulness, while World Music Day 2024 celebrates the unifying power of music across cultures. The week continues with a focus on India on June 22 with Kabir Jayanti 2024, honouring the mystic poet, and National Rainforest Day 2024, highlighting the importance of rainforests.

June 23 is International Olympics Day, promoting the spirit of the Olympics, followed by the International Day of Women in Engineering, celebrating the achievements of women in this field. On the lighter side, June 24 is World UFO Day 2024, a day to ponder the mysteries of the universe. June 25 raises awareness about a skin condition with World Vitiligo Day 2024. June 27 honours the inspiring advocate for deaf and blind individuals, Helen Keller, with Helen Keller Day. A touch of humour arrives on June 29 with International Caps Lock Day 2024. We close out June with a focus on space and social media on June 30. International Asteroid Day 2024 reminds us of the potential dangers from outer space, while World Social Media Day 2024 celebrates the power of online connection. Long Weekends in 2024 List: Check the New Year Calendar With Holiday Dates To Plan Your Travel and Holidays This Year.

Full June 2024 Festivals Calendar

June 2024 is packed with awesome stuff! From yummy iced tea on a hot day to celebrating yoga, this month is all about fun, learning and spreading good vibes. So, get out there, join a parade, read a book (hey, it's National Reading Day in India), and make June a month to remember.

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