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Discover fun July holidays and observances! Celebrate Independence Day, National Ice Cream Day, and more with crafts, activities, and smiles.

Colorful infographic titled “July Holidays” highlights July holidays with festive illustrations, including the 4th of July, Shark Week, International Tiger Day, Hammock Day, and more—each event features its own unique icon.

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July is a month full of sunshine, celebrations, and fun holidays that kids will love!

From the big excitement of the 4th of July to sweet days like National Ice Cream Day and silly ones like Cow Appreciation Day, there's something to enjoy almost every day. This post is packed with kid-friendly holiday ideas, crafts, and activities to help you celebrate throughout the month.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, get ready to add a little extra HAPPY to your July with these fun-filled days!

July Fun Facts

Month of July

The month of July is all about sunshine, summer fun, and celebrations! It's the seventh month of the year and is known for being one of the warmest months in the Northern Hemisphere-perfect for beach days, picnics, and outdoor adventures.

Did you know July was named after Julius Caesar? Or that July is National Ice Cream Month and National Picnic Month? With so many reasons to smile, it's the perfect time to enjoy fun holidays, get creative, and make happy memories with the kids all month long!

July Federal Holidays

There is only one federal holiday in July is Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th with fireworks, parades, and patriotic fun. It's a day to honor America's birthday and spend time with family and friends enjoying all things red, white, and blue! On this day, federal employees typically get the day off to join in the celebration.

4th of July Fun Facts

4th of July

July 4th is one of the most exciting public holidays of the summer, and it's packed with fun facts kids will love!

Did you know that the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 2nd, but July 4th became the day we celebrate it? Or that Americans eat around 150 million hot dogs on Independence Day each year?

The first Fourth of July fireworks were launched in 1777, and the Liberty Bell is tapped (not rung!) every year on this special day. Learning these cool facts adds a little extra spark to the celebration!

Colorful graphic titled July Holidays features festive illustrations representing popular July holidays like the 4th of July, World Chocolate Day, Shark Week, Nelson Mandela Day, and more.

July National Holidays

The month of July is packed with fun National Days like National Ice Cream Day, Teddy Bear Picnic Day, and more-perfect for celebrating with crafts, treats, and happy activities!

July 1st

A young girl wearing a rainbow dress stands near a wooden fence during the July holidays, holding a cup and looking up at a giraffe, which leans its head down towards her. Greenery and trees are visible in the background.

American Zoo Day, Blink-182 Day, Canada Day, Early Bird Day, International Chicken Wing Day, International Joke Day, International Reggae Day, Second Half of the Year Day, National Baby-Led Weaning Day, National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day, National Financial Freedom Day, National Gingersnap Day, National Postal Workers Day, National Television Heritage Day, National Wrong Trousers Day, and ZIP Code Day.

July 2nd

Made in the USA Day, National Anisette Day, National Disco Day, National I Forgot Day, National Synesthesia Awareness Day, National Wildland Firefighter Day, World Tutor's Day, and World UFO Day.

July 3rd

Air Conditioning Appreciation Day, Disobedience Day, Drop a Rock Day, International Plastic Bag Free Day, National Chocolate Wafer Day, National Fried Clam Day, National Stay Out of the Sun Day, Start The Conversation Day, and Thirsty Thursday.

July 4th

A plate of Caesar salad with fresh lettuce, crunchy croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, and creamy dressing, perfect for July holidays, served on a white dish with a fork and napkin in the background.

Caesar Salad Day, Comic Sans Day, Independence Day, Indivisible Day, Invisible Day, Jackfruit Day, National Barbecued Spareribs Day, Sidewalk Egg Frying Day

July 5th

Alice in Wonderland Day, Mechanical Pencil Day, National Apple Turnover Day, National Bikini Day, National Graham Cracker Day, National Workaholics Day, and Pet Remembrance Day.

July 6th

Build a Scarecrow Day, International Kissing Day, National Air Traffic Control Day, National Fried Chicken Day, and National Hand Roll Day.

July 7th

national chocolates day

Global Forgiveness Day, National Build a Scarecrow Day, National Day of Rock n' Roll, National Dive Bar Day, National Dora Day, National Father Daughter Take a Walk Day, National Koi Day, National Macaroni Day, National Strawberry Sundae Day, Tell the Truth Day, and World Chocolate Day.

July 8th

A group of black and white cows standing on green grass in a field under a blue sky with scattered white clouds, enjoying the calm of the July holidays.

Be a Kid Again Day, Cow Appreciation Day, Math 2.0 Day, National Blueberry Day, National Chocolate with Almonds Day, National Freezer Pop Day, National SCUD Day, and National Video Game Day.

July 9th

Durian Fruit Day, Fashion Day, National Dimples Day, and National Sugar Cookie Day.

July 10th

Chronic Disease Awareness Day, Don't Step on a Bee Day, National Kitten Day, National Piña Colada Day, Pick Blueberries Day, and Teddy Bear Picnic Day.

July 11th

Mint Cocktail

All-American Pet Photo Day, Collector Car Appreciation Day, International Essential Oils Day, National Blueberry Muffin Day, National Cheer Up the Lonely Day, National French Fry Day, National Mojito Day, National Swimming Pool Day, World Kebab Day, and World Population Day.

July 12th

A large, interactive Etch A Sketch display shows a puzzle with drawings and the words “Guess The Phrase” above. The images and words below say: Ride Like The Wind Bullseye. People gather nearby in this colorful Etch A Sketch-themed room.

Collector Car Appreciation Day, Etch a Sketch Day, National Different Colored Eyes Day, National Eat Your Jello Day, National French Fry Day, National Motorcycle Day, National Pecan Pie Day, National Simplicity Day, Paper Bag Day, and World Rum Day.

July 13th

Embrace Your Geekness Day, Gruntled Workers Day, International Rock Day, National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day, National Barn Day, and National Beans N' Franks Day.

July 14th

Bastille Day, Shark Awareness Day, National Be Nice to Bugs Day, National Grand Marnier Day, National Mac & Cheese Day, National Nude Day, National Tape Measure Day, Pandemonium Day, and World Chimpanzee Day

July 15th

Three horses stand close together in a grassy field beneath a cloudy sky, perhaps enjoying the calm of July holidays; two are brown with white facial markings, and one is gray as they face forward.

Arctic Sea Ice Day, Blackcurrant Day, International Stamp Out Spiking Day, National Be a Dork Day, National Clean Beauty Day, National Give Something Away Day, National Gummi Worm Day, National I Love Horses Day, National Pet Fire Safety Day, National Orange Chicken Day, National Tapioca Pudding Day, Social Media Giving Day, and World Youth Skills Day.

July 16th

A close-up image of many bright red cherries with green stems, reminiscent of January holidays. The cherries are packed closely together, displaying a shiny and fresh appearance.

Glioblastoma Awareness Day, Guinea Pig Appreciation Day, National Cherry Day, National Corn Fritter Day, National Fresh Spinach Day, National Personal Chef Day, Rural Transit Day, and World Snake Day.

Get ready to celebrate National Cherry Day with our How to Draw a Cherry.

July 17th

National Lottery Day, National Peach Ice Cream Day, National Tattoo Day, National Yellow Pig Day, Send an Electronic Greeting Card Day, World Emoji Day, and Wrong Way Corrigan Day.

July 18th

Black Leaders Awareness Day, Insurance Nerd Day, National Caviar Day, National Dapper Your Data Day, National Sour Candy Day, National Tropical Fruit Day, Nelson Mandela Day, Perfect Family Day, and World Listening Day.

July 19th

all about american football

Flight Attendant Safety Professionals' Day, International Karaoke Day, International Retainer Day, National Daiquiri Day, National Football Day, National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day, National Urban Beekeeping Day, National Words With Friends Day, Stick Out Your Tongue Day, and Woodie Wagon Day.

July 20th

A colorful arrangement of felt fortune cookies is displayed on a white background. The cookies are organized in rows with vibrant colors including pink, red, orange, yellow, green, and blue.

International Chess Day, National Fortune Cookie Day, National Lollipop Day, National Moon Day, National Ugly Truck Day, Space Exploration Day, and World Jump Day.

July 21st

Global Hug Your Kids Day, Invite an Alien to Live With You Day, Legal Drinking Age Day, National Be Someone Day, National Get Out of the Dog House Day, National Junk Food Day, and National Lamington Day.

July 22nd

A rope hammock is tied between two palm trees on a sandy beach, overlooking a calm blue ocean under a clear sky—the perfect spot to relax during the July holidays.

National Be a Good Teammate Day, National Hammock Day, National Mango Day, National Penuche Fudge Day, Pi Approximation Day, Spooner's Day, and World Brain Day.

July 23rd

Hot Enough For Ya? Day, International Yada, Yada, Yada Day, National Gorgeous Grandma Day, National Sprinkle Day, National Vanilla Ice Cream Day, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day, and World Sjogren's Day.

July 24th

Amelia Earhart Day, International Self-Care Day, National Cousins Day, National Drive-Thru Day, National Refreshment Day, National Tell An Old Joke Day, National Tequila Day, National Thermal Engineer Day, Pioneer Day, Samaritans Awareness Day, and "Talk to Us" Day.

July 25th

A selection of cheeses and grapes on a wooden board, with a glass of red wine being poured beside a filled glass of white wine—perfect for enjoying July holidays on a relaxing wooden table setting.

Culinarians Day, International Red Shoe Day, National Get Gnarly Day, National Hire a Veteran Day, National Hot Fudge Sundae Day, National Merry-Go-Round Day, National System Administrator Day, National Talk in an Elevator Day, National Thread the Needle Day, and National Wine and Cheese Day.

July 26th

Day of the Cowboy, Holistic Therapy Day, International Decora Day, National All or Nothing Day, National Aunt and Uncle Day, National Bagelfest Day, National Coffee Milkshake Day, National Disability Independence Day, National Dog Photography Day, One Voice Day, and World Mangrove Day.

July 27th

Bagpipe Appreciation Day, Gary Gygax Day, National Chicken Finger Day, National Crème Brûlée Day, National Love is Kind Day, National Parents' Day, National Scotch Day, Sleepy Head Day, Take Your Houseplant for a Walk Day, and World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.

July 28th

National Milk Chocolate Day, National Soccer Day, National Waterpark Day, World Hepatitis Day, World Conservation Day, and World Nature Conservation Day.

July 29th

Two tigers sit side by side on large rocks, with lush green foliage in the background. The calm scene captures the peaceful spirit of July holidays, as one tiger gazes ahead and the other has its mouth slightly open.

International Tiger Day, National Chicken Wing Day, National Lasagna Day, National Lipstick Day, and National Rain Day.

July 30th

International Day of Friendship, National Cheesecake Day, National Father-in-Law Day, National Support Public Education Day, National Whistleblower Day, Paperback Book Day, Regatta Day, Share a Hug Day, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and World Snorkeling Day.

July 31st

National Avocado Day, National Intern Day, National Jump for Jelly Beans Day, National Mutt Day, National Raspberry Cake Day, and World Ranger Day.

Be sure and check out our How To Draw an Avocado for National Avocado Day!

July Weekly Holidays and Observances

Week 1 of July

A rabbit sitting on a red dirt field.
  • Clean Beaches Week
  • Rabbit Week
  • Sweetness Week
  • Tour de France
  • Wimbledon

Have some rabbit week fun with our rabbit coloring page and year of the rabbit coloring pages.

Week 2 of July

Aerial view of people running alongside several bulls on a cobblestone street during the Running of the Bulls festival, a thrilling highlight among July holidays. The runners mostly wear white with red scarves and sashes.
  • Great British Pea Week
  • Running of the Bulls
  • National Transplant Week

Week 3 of July

A great white shark swimming in the ocean.
  • Capture the Sunset Week
  • Drina Regatta
  • Lyme Disease Awareness Week
  • Massage is for EveryBody
  • National Zoo Keeper Week
  • Shark Week
  • Swan Upping

Celebrate Shark Week with our Shark Craft, Shark Drawing, Shark Color By Number, all while enjoying our Shark Bite Drink.

Week 4 of July

Colorful coral reef underwater, featuring various corals in yellow, purple, and green, with striped tropical fish swimming among vibrant marine life—an idyllic scene perfect for July holidays in clear blue water.
  • National Moth Week
  • Love Parks Week
  • Everybody Deserves a Massage Week
  • National Parenting Gifted Children Week
  • Coral Reef Awareness Week
  • Salad Week

Capture the beauty of the Coral Reef with our Under the Sea Coloring Page.

July National Monthly Holidays

  • Bank Account Bonus Month
  • Beans Month
  • Bereaved Parents Awareness Month
  • Bioterrorism / Disaster Education and Awareness Month
  • Cord Blood Awareness Month
Rows of tall green corn plants with yellow ears of corn grow in a field under a bright, partly sunny sky. Sunlight from the left gives this July holidays scene a warm and vibrant appearance.
  • Corn Month
  • Eggplant Month
  • Family Golf Month
  • National Family Reunion Month
  • Fragile X Awareness Month
  • French-American Heritage Month
  • Global Enterprise Agility Month
  • Good Care Month
  • Hemochromatosis Screening And Awareness Month
  • Herbal / Prescription Interaction Awareness Month
A person wearing a red backpack and striped shirt stands by the roadside at sunset, arm outstretched with thumb up, hitchhiking as cars approach in the distance—perhaps seeking adventure during the July holidays.
  • Hitchhiking Month
  • Independent Retailer Month
  • International Blondie and Deborah Harry Month
  • International Group B Strep Awareness Month
  • International Women with Alopecia Month
  • International Zine Month
  • Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
  • Lasagna Awareness Month
  • National Anti-Boredom Month
  • National Baked Bean Month
  • National Bison Month
Two small wicker baskets filled with fresh blueberries sit on a wooden surface, with a few loose berries and green leaves scattered around them—perfect for celebrating July holidays.
  • National Blueberry Month
  • National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
  • National Child-Centered Divorce Month
  • National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month
  • National Contract Sewing Month
  • National Culinary Arts Month
  • National Grilling Month
  • National Hemp Month
  • National Horseradish Month
  • National Hot Dog Month
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  • National Ice Cream Month - Celebrate a creamy treat like our How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag.
  • National Lost Pet Prevention Month
  • National Make A Difference to Children Month
  • National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
  • National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
  • National Picnic Month
watermelon facts
  • National Watermelon Month
  • Nutrition Month Philippines
  • Sarcoma Awareness Month
  • Social Wellness Month
  • Talk to Us
  • UV Safety Month
  • Wild About Wildlife Month
  • World Watercolor Month

Floating Holidays in July

Four hands each hold an ice cream cone with different colored scoops—white, orange, pink, and light blue—against a bright yellow background, capturing the sweet spirit of July holidays.
  • Bodmin Riding (Sunday and Monday after July 7)
  • National Ice Cream Day (Third Sunday)
  • Parents' Day, United States (Fourth Sunday)
  • Procession of the Witches (Last Sunday)
  • Tobata Gion Yamagasa Festival (Friday through Sunday, before or after the Fourth Saturday)
  • International Town Criers Day (Second Monday)
A close-up view of several plain hot dogs in buns, stacked closely together in rows, evokes classic July holidays with their simple, festive appeal—no toppings or condiments needed.
  • National Hot Dog Day (Third Wednesday)
  • National Refreshment Day (Fourth Thursday)
  • National Chili Dog Day (Last Thursday)
  • International Day of Cooperatives (First Saturday)
  • National Dance Day (Last Saturday)
  • National Day of the Cowboy (Last Saturday)

Summer Fun Facts

Facts About Summer

Summer is a season full of sunshine, adventure, and fascinating facts that kids will love! It officially begins in June with the summer solstice-the longest day of the year-and continues through the warmest months, including July.

Did you know that the Eiffel Tower grows about six inches taller in the summer heat? Or that crickets chirp faster when it's hot outside? Summer is also the perfect time for ice cream, beach days, and outdoor play, making it a season packed with fun, learning, and happy memories!

Don't miss our other Summer Activities, including Summer Drawings, Summer Crafts, Summer Printables, Summer Coloring Pages, Summer Bingo, Summer Word Search, and Summer Word Scramble.

July Activities

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July is bursting with fun activities like kids' crafts, word searches, coloring pages, and games that celebrate summer and patriotic holidays. These hands-on projects are perfect for keeping kids creative, learning, and HAPPY all month long!

July Crafts

July Crafts for kids

Get crafty this summer with our collection of fun and festive July crafts! From patriotic creations to sunny-day projects, there's something for every kid to enjoy.

July Word Search

Celebrate the month with a July Word Search full of fun summer and holiday-themed words! It's a great screen-free activity that builds vocabulary and keeps minds active.

July Coloring Sheet

4th of July Coloring Page

Let creativity shine with our cheerful July Coloring Page, filled with summer icons and red, white, and blue fun! Perfect for quiet time, classrooms, or holiday celebrations.

July Coloring Pages

A collage of black and white July Coloring Pages, featuring a sun, flip-flops, turtle, pineapple, plane, burgers, fish, and fireworks, surrounds a central sign that says “JULY coloring pages.”.

Add a splash of creativity to your summer celebrations with our July Coloring Pages! From patriotic designs to sunny scenes, these fun printables are perfect for keeping kids entertained during the July holidays.

Happy July!

A colorful July holidays poster with illustrated icons for events like Shark Week, 4th of July, International Karaoke Day, National Cherry Day, and more, plus festive summer-themed graphics.

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Colorful infographic featuring July holidays with playful illustrations—like a shark, salad, barn, tiger, soccer ball, ice cream, cherries, fries, and children—highlighting July holidays and the 4th of July in bold red, white, and blue letters.

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