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]Welcome to July.

The month of sticky popsicle hands, chlorine hair, and the realization that "Summer Break" is actually very, very long.

But July is also the peak of the fun. It’s fireworks, fireflies, and sleeping in (if the kids let you). It’s also the official halfway point of 2026.

Whether you are looking for a reason to eat ice cream for dinner or just need to know when National Tequila Day is (it's the 24th—mark it now), here is your complete day-by-day guide to celebrating July 2026.

Week 1: The Mid-Year Reset

• Jul 1: Second Half of the Year Day / International Joke Day.

  • The Reset: If your New Year's resolutions died in March, today is your second chance. Grab our Digital Mid-Year Reset Planner and get your life back on track for the next 6 months.

  • Shop the Planner 

• Jul 2: World UFO Day. Watch E.T. tonight.

• Jul 3: National Stay Out of the Sun Day / Eat Your Beans Day.

• Jul 4: Independence Day. 🇺🇸

  • The Tool: Hosting a BBQ? Do not let the flies win. These Pop-Up Mesh Food Tents are the MVP of every outdoor party. They save the potato salad.

  • Shop Food Tents on Amazon 

• Jul 5: National Bikini Day / Apple Turnover Day.

Week 2: Chocolate & Slurpees

• Jul 6: International Kissing Day / National Fried Chicken Day.

• Jul 7: World Chocolate Day.

  • The Activity: It’s too hot to bake. Make "No-Bake Cookies" (oats, cocoa, peanut butter).

• Jul 8: Video Game Day. (Or as your kids call it: "Wednesday").

• Jul 9: National Sugar Cookie Day.

• Jul 10: Teddy Bear Picnic Day / National Pina Colada Day.

  • The Balance: One holiday is for the kids, one is for the mom. Enjoy both.

• Jul 11: 7-11 Day. Head to 7-Eleven for a free Slurpee!

• Jul 12: National Pecan Pie Day / Simplicity Day.

Week 3: Sharks & Emojis

• Jul 13: National French Fry Day.

• Jul 14: Shark Awareness Day / National Mac & Cheese Day.

  • The Activity: It’s officially Shark Week in our house.

• Jul 15: Give Something Away Day.

  • The Purge: The perfect excuse to clear out the toy box before the holidays creep up.

• Jul 16: World Snake Day / Corn Fritters Day.

• Jul 17: World Emoji Day. 😜

• Jul 18: National Sour Candy Day.

• Jul 19: National Ice Cream Day. (Third Sunday in July).

  • The Investment: Stop buying $8 pints. An Electric Ice Cream Maker is a fun summer activity that keeps the kids busy for 20 minutes and tastes way better.

  • Shop Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker on Amazon 

Week 4: The Heatwave Holidays

• Jul 20: National Moon Day / National Lollipop Day.

• Jul 21: National Junk Food Day. No kale allowed today.

• Jul 22: National Hammock Day.

• Jul 23: National Vanilla Ice Cream Day. (Yes, another ice cream day. We don't make the rules, we just enjoy them).

• Jul 24: National Tequila Day / National Cousins Day.

  • The Vibe: Margaritas for the adults, Facetime for the cousins.

• Jul 25: National Merry-Go-Round Day / Wine and Cheese Day.

• Jul 26: National Aunt and Uncle's Day / Parents' Day.

Week 5: Ending on a Magical Note

• Jul 27: National Scotch Whisky Day / Creme Brulee Day.

• Jul 28: National Milk Chocolate Day.

• Jul 29: National Lipstick Day / National Lasagna Day.

• Jul 30: International Friendship Day / National Cheesecake Day.

• Jul 31: Harry Potter’s Birthday / National Avocado Day.

  • The Magic: Bake a cake, paint it pink (like Hagrid did), and watch The Sorcerer's Stone. Accio Popcorn!

Check more occasions in our July Calendar

Don't Let Summer Melt Away

July flies by faster than a melting popsicle.

Make sure you squeeze every drop of fun out of the season with our Free Summer Bucket List. It’s the perfect fridge companion for the "I'm bored!" days.

Download the Free Bucket List