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Holidays and observances on June 23
21 holidays and special days are celebrated on June 23 around the world.
- 21observances
- 61events
Holidays and observances
Christian feast day:
ÆthelthrythÆthelthryth was an East Anglian princess, a Fenland and Northumbrian queen and Abbess of Ely. She is an Anglo-Saxon saint, and is also known as Etheldreda or Audrey, especially in religious contexts. She was a daughter of Anna, King of East Anglia, and her sib
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Joseph CafassoJoseph Cafasso was an Italian Catholic priest who was a significant social reformer in Turin. He was one of the so-called "Social Saints" who emerged during that particular era. He is known as the "Priest of the Gallows" due to his extensive work with those pr
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Blessed Maria Raffaella CimattiMaria Raffaella Cimatti was an Italian member of the Hospitaller Sisters of Mercy, a religious institute dedicated to medical care. She was beatified by the Catholic Church in 1996.- Christian feast day: Marie of OigniesMarie of Oignies was a Beguine saint, known from the Life written by James of Vitry for Bishop Fulk of Toulouse.
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Thomas GarnetThomas Garnet, SJ was an English Jesuit priest who was executed in London during the English Reformation. He is the protomartyr of Saint Omer and of Stonyhurst College. He was executed at Tyburn and is one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales.
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June 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)June 22 - Eastern Orthodox Church calendar - June 24
Father's Day (Nicaragua, Poland)Father's Day is a day set aside for honoring one's father, as well as fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. "Father's Day" complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Mother's Day and, in some countries, Sib
Grand Duke's Official Birthday (Luxembourg)The Grand Duke's Official Birthday, also known as Luxembourgish National Day, is celebrated as the annual national holiday of Luxembourg. It is celebrated on 23 June, although this has never been the actual birthday of any ruler of Luxembourg. When the monarchInternational Women in Engineering Day 
International Widows Day (international)International Widows Day is a United Nations ratified day of action to address the "poverty and injustice faced by millions of widows and their dependents in many countries". The day takes place annually on 23 June.- National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism (Canada)The National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism is observed in memory of those who lost their lives to acts of terror in Canada and abroad. Taking place every year on June 23, it marks the anniversary of the bombing of Air India Flight 182 off the coa
Okinawa Memorial Day (Okinawa Prefecture)Okinawa Memorial Day is a public holiday observed in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture annually on June 23 to remember the lives lost during the Battle of Okinawa. It is not celebrated nationally throughout Japan. The Battle of Okinawa was the only ground engagement
Saint John's Eve and the first day of the Midsummer celebrations (although this is not the real summer solstice; see June 20) (Roman Catholic Church, Europe):
Bonfires of Saint John (Spain)The Bonfires of Saint John are a traditional and popular festival celebrated in the city of Alicante, Spain, from 19 to 24 June. The celebration ultimately stems from a tradition of bonfires for Saint John's Eve that can be found in many places, among them the
Saint John's Eve and the first day of the Midsummer celebrations (although this is not the real summer solstice; see June 20) (Roman Catholic Church, Europe):
First night of Festa de São João do Porto (Porto)Festa de São João do Porto is a festival during Midsummer, on the night of 23 June, in the city of Porto, in the north of Portugal, as thousands of people come to the city centre and more traditional neighborhoods to pay a tribute to Saint John the Baptist, in
Saint John's Eve and the first day of the Midsummer celebrations (although this is not the real summer solstice; see June 20) (Roman Catholic Church, Europe):
First day of Golowan Festival (Cornwall)Golowan is the Cornish language word for the Midsummer celebrations in Cornwall, UK; they were widespread prior to the late 19th century and most popular in the Penwith area and in particular in Penzance. The celebrations began on St John's Eve with bonfires,- Saint John's Eve and the first day of the Midsummer celebrations (although this is not the real summer solstice; see June 20) (Roman Catholic Church, Europe): Jaaniõhtu (Estonia) Jaanipäev and jaaniõhtu, also jaanilaupäev are the most important days in the Estonian calendar. The short summer seasons with long days and brief nights hold special significance for the people of Estonia. Jaanipäev is celebrated on the night between June 23
Saint John's Eve and the first day of the Midsummer celebrations (although this is not the real summer solstice; see June 20) (Roman Catholic Church, Europe):
Jāņi (Latvia)Jāņi is an annual Latvian festival celebrating the summer solstice. Although, astronomically the solstice falls on the 21st or 22nd of June, the public holidays—Līgo Day and Jāņi Day—are on the 23rd and 24th of June. The day before Jāņi is known as Līgosvētki,
Saint John's Eve and the first day of the Midsummer celebrations (although this is not the real summer solstice; see June 20) (Roman Catholic Church, Europe):
Kupala Night (Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine)Kupala Night is one of the major folk holidays in some Slavic countries. It coincides with the Christian feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist and the East Slavic feast of Saint John's Eve. In folk tradition, it is revered as the day of the summer sols
Saint John's Eve and the first day of the Midsummer celebrations (although this is not the real summer solstice; see June 20) (Roman Catholic Church, Europe):
Last day of Drăgaica fair (Buzău, Romania)Drăgaica is the traditional Midsummer fair held annually in Buzău, Romania. It takes place every year between 10 and 24 June.- United Nations Public Service Day (International)The United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated on June 23 of every year. The UN Public Service Day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly's resolution A/RES/57/277, adopted on December 20th, 2002, to “celebrate the value and virtue of publi
Victory Day (Estonia)Võidupüha is a public holiday in Estonia which occurs on June 23. The holiday has been celebrated since 1934 and marks the victory of Estonia and neighboring Latvia in the Battle of Cēsis against the Baltische Landeswehr on June 23, 1919.
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on June 23?
21 observances are celebrated on June 23 around the world: Christian feast day: Æthelthryth, Christian feast day: Joseph Cafasso, Christian feast day: Blessed Maria Raffaella Cimatti, Christian feast day: Marie of Oignies, Christian feast day: Thomas Garnet, Christian feast day: June 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics). The list gathers national holidays, international days and religious or civil observances falling on this date in different countries, as recorded on Wikipedia. Some are fixed and recur on the same day every year; others depend on the local calendar. Each links to the article explaining its origin and meaning.
What happened on June 23?
61 documented historical events happened on June 23, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: War of Saint Sabas: In an action off Trapani, Sicily, a Venetian fleet captured all 27 opposing Genoese vessels. On the same day, in another year: Reconquista: Troops of the Emirate of Granada defeated those of the Kingdom of Castile and the Kingdom of León in the Battle of Moclín. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.
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