List of Important Dates in July 2026: National and International Observances
As July 2026 approaches, there are a number of important dates observed at both the national and international levels. These commemorations encompass historical milestones, social issues, health, the environment, and professional celebrations spread throughout the month.
In Indonesia, July includes several national observances such as Bhayangkara Day, Indonesian Cooperatives Day, and National Children’s Day. Meanwhile, on the international stage, July is also filled with various global commemorations including World Population Day, International Justice Day, International Chess Day, and International Tiger Day.
Despite the many significant dates, July 2026 has no national holidays or collective leave days. According to the Joint Ministerial Decree, the only regular days off in the month fall on Sundays.
National Observances in July 2026:
Wednesday, 1 July 2026: Bhayangkara Day
Thursday, 2 July 2026: National Maritime Day
Sunday, 5 July 2026: Bank Indonesia Day
Tuesday, 7 July 2026: Librarian Day
Sunday, 12 July 2026: Indonesian Cooperatives Day
Friday, 17 July 2026: East Timor Integration Day
Wednesday, 22 July 2026: Prosecutor’s Day / Bhakti Adhyaksa Day
Thursday, 23 July 2026: National Children’s Day, No TV Day, Worm Awareness Day
Wednesday, 29 July 2026: Indonesian Air Force Service Day
Thursday, 30 July 2026: Scout Movement Pledge Day
International Observances in July 2026:
Thursday, 2 July 2026: World Sports Journalists Day, Freedom from Fear of Speaking Day
Friday, 3 July 2026: International Plastic Bag Free Day
Monday, 6 July 2026: World Zoonoses Day, International Day of Cooperatives
Saturday, 11 July 2026: World Population Day
Tuesday, 14 July 2026: French Revolution Day
Wednesday, 15 July 2026: World Youth Skills Day
Friday, 17 July 2026: International Justice Day
Saturday, 18 July 2026: World Listening Day
Sunday, 19 July 2026: International Retainer Day
Monday, 20 July 2026: International Chess Day
Wednesday, 22 July 2026: World Brain Day
Friday, 24 July 2026: International Self-Care Day
Saturday, 25 July 2026: World Drowning Prevention Day
Sunday, 26 July 2026: World Mangrove Day
Tuesday, 28 July 2026: World Hepatitis Day, World Nature Conservation Day
Wednesday, 29 July 2026: International Tiger Day
Thursday, 30 July 2026: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, International Friendship Day
Friday, 31 July 2026: World Ranger Day
This list of important dates in July 2026 serves as a reminder of various historical moments, humanitarian issues, and global campaigns observed throughout the month.