Important days and dates in July 2021: List of national, international days

Important days and dates in July, 2021: July holds some important national and international events including World Population Day, National Doctor's Day, Kargil Vijay Diwas, World UFO Day, and more

Important days in July 2021: July, the seventh month of the calendar, holds some important national and international events including World Population Day, National Doctor’s Day, Kargil Vijay Diwas, World UFO Day, and many more. The month appears to be dedicated to celebration of freedom, independence and culture India and other countries in the world.

Fun fact: July was named by the Roman Senate in honour of Roman general Julius Caesar (100 B.C.–44 BC), it being the month of his birth. Caesar developed the precursor to the Gregorian calendar we use today.

There are several events, observances of national and international importance that fall in July. Let's have a look!

List of important days in July, 2021

July 1, 2021

National Doctor’s Day: India celebrates National Doctors' Day on July 1 every year to honour the birth and death anniversary of great physician and second chief minister of West Bengal, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. This day serves to show gratitude to all those doctors who have selflessly aided us in our time of need and tirelessly worked for the health of their patients. This year, the National Doctors' Day is very significant as doctors continue to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Government of India established Doctors' Day in 1991 to recognize the contributions of BC Roy. He played an important role in the establishment of Medical Council of India and Indian Medical Association. This day is celebrated to acknowledge the role of doctors in the progress of this nation.

National Postal Worker Day: This day is celebrated to the recognition of postal workers across the world. National Postal Worker Day is a unique way to say ‘thank you’ to the postmen and all delivery personnel, as online shopping has become a lifeline for many of us.

Canada Day: All those who celebrate Canada as their home and native land celebrate Canada Day on July 1. The day commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of Canada,  way back in 1867. Canada celebrated its 150th birthday in 2017!

Chartered Accountants Day (India): India celebrates Chartered Accountants Day every year on July 1 to commemorate the findings of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) by Parliament in 1949. The only licensing and regulatory body for the financial audit and accounting profession in India will celebrate the 73rd Chartered Accountants day this year. ICAI is deemed as the second biggest accounting organization in the world with about 250,000 members.

National US Postage Stamp Day: National US Postage Stamp Day is observed on July 1 to recognize the postal stamp that used to send and receive the mail with utmost simplicity. This day is also celebrated to appreciate the work of all the Philatelists.

National Gingersnap Day: National Gingersnap Day is a food holiday celebrated on July 1 of every year. Gingersnap is also called a ginger nut or ginger biscuit, which is a popular sweet and savory snack flavored with ginger. Gingersnaps are round, plain, and are made with powdered ginger, cinnamon, molasses, brown sugar, and nutmeg. Gingersnap is as same as gingerbread, but gingerbreads are traditionally made in different shapes. Gingersnaps in America is a lot more like a sugar cookie than like small, thin cookies. These cookies are often complemented with a cup of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, milk, or even with ice cream and yogurt. Gingersnaps are found to be healthier than other cookies because of their anti-inflammatory properties, the power to stimulate blood circulation, fights with heart disease, and other illnesses.

July 2, 2021
 

World UFO Day: World UFO Day is observed and celebrated on July 2 every year to raise awareness about Unidentified Flying Objects UFOs) and alien life forms. The day aims to discuss and educate people about UFOs, flying saucers, and sightings of bright blue light in the sky that make headlines across the world.

World Sports Journalists DayE; very year, July 2 is celebrated as World Sports Journalists Day or International Sports Journalists Day. It is to acknowledge the sports journalists and also mark the anniversary of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). The association was established in 1924 during the Summer Olympics in Paris.

National Anisette Day: The day is to celebrate with Anisette, otherwise called as Anis, a colourless aniseed flavoured alcoholic beverages made from distilled spirit along with sweetener.

July 3, 2021
 

International Day of Cooperatives

National Fried Clam Day

July 4, 2021
 

American Independence day: The Fourth of July is celebrated as America's Independence Day in observance of July 4, 1776, when representatives from the 13 colonies that became the United States approved the historic Declaration of Independence, a grand announcement of the colonies' self-declared independence from England.

July 6, 2021

World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on July 6 to commemorate the first vaccination administered against a zoonotic disease like Ebola, Avian influenza, and West Nile virus. Zoonosis is an infectious disease that spread from non-human animals to humans. Zoonotic pathogens can be bacterial, viral, or parasitic which can spread to humans through direct contact or through food, water, or the environment. For example, Coronavirus spread from bats to humans, and we already have witnessed how it can create a major public health problem around the world.

July 11, 2021

World Population Day

National 7-Eleven Day

July 12, 2021

World Malala day

National Simplicity Day

Paper Bag Day

July 14, 2021

Bastille Day

July 17, 2021

World Day for International Justice

July 18, 2021

Nelson Mandela International Day

July 22, 2021

National Refreshment Day (fourth Thursday in July)

Pi Approximation Day

July 24, 2021

National Thermal Engineer Day

July 25, 2021

National Parent's Day (Fourth Sunday in July)

July 26, 2021

Kargil Vijay Diwas

July 28, 2021

World Nature Conservation Day

World Hepatitis Day

July 29, 2021

International Tiger Day

July 30, 2021
 

International Friendship Day

System Administrator Appreciation Day (last Friday in July)