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Category: United Kingdom and Ireland
Highlighting events in or celebrating the nations and cultures the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Events celebrating or unique to Great Britain, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Isle of Man.
United Kingdom & Ireland Events
Grand Prix of Great Britain (UK): July 6 (...
Daily
The Grand Prix of Great Britain on the Silverstone Circuit started in 1950. The Formula One race covers 52 laps over a distance of 306.198 km (190 miles). PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-speci...
January
Kissing Day, World (UK).: July 6
Daily
World Kissing Day encourages revisiting the simple pleasures of kissing for kissing's sake, as opposed to kissing as a mere social formality or prelude to other activities. Kissing is an expression and...
January
7-7 London Bombing (2005): July 7
Daily
Three years into the 'War on Terror,' the United Kingdom experienced its day of horror on July 7, 2005. Today is the anniversary of that event known as 7/7. It was a beautiful day in central London when...
January
Childhood Obesity Week (UK): July 7-13
Weekly
Childhood Obesity Week in the UK seeks to encourage children to play outside and eat better. According to a 2016 report by the British Government: Today nearly a third of children aged 2 to 15 are over...
January
Great British Pea Week: July 7-13 (est)
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Inaugurated in 2016, the Great British Pea Week celebrates pea farmers and the wholesome value of peas in the diet. Peas date back to 1000 BC, originating in Thailand. The United Kingdom is Europe's lar...
January
NHS Sustainability Day (UK): July 7 (est)
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Employees, suppliers, and organizations of the United Kingdom's beloved National Health Service set aside one day a year to celebrate their accomplishments and find ways to reduce waste and increase the s...
January
Tynwald Day (IM/UK): July 7
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Tynwald Day has been a national holiday for the Isle of Man for over 1,000 years. On this day, the island's people congregate at Tynwald Hall to hear any new laws and petitions. The Isle of Man represents...
January
Clerihew Day, Intl. (UK)(1875): July 10
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Clerihew Day commemorates Edmund Clerihew Bentley on his birthday, the creator of the Clerihew, a form of poetry.
January
Bowdler's Day (UK) (1754): July 11
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Bowdler's Day in the UK celebrates the life and achievements of Thomas Bowdler (July 11, 1754 - February 24, 1825). Bowdler was a physician and a philanthropist, best known for publishing "The Family Sh...
January
Orangemen's Day (UK)(1690): July 12
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In Northern Ireland, July 12 is the Orangemen’s Day. Otherwise known as The Glorious Twelfth, this is a bank holiday celebrated Monday when it falls on a weekend. It commemorates the Battle of Boyne. Publ...
January
British Open (Golf)(UK): July 13-20
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The British Open, or "The Open," is the oldest of the four major championships in professional golf. Held in the United Kingdom and organized by The R&A (The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews),...
January
Battle of the Boyne Holiday (UK)(1690): Ju...
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Fought on July 1, 1690, the Battle of Boyne was a decisive battle in Irish and English history. King William III, with his English and French Protestant armies, defeated King James’ army of Irish and Fren...
January
Butterfly Count, Big (UK): July 14-August...
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Big Butterfly Count is the second week of July through the first week of August. This nationwide survey updates the status of the environment. Created seven years ago, this has become the biggest butterfl...
January
Saint Swithin's Day (UK)(971 AD): July 15
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Legend says if rain falls on Saint Swithin's Day, the next 40 days will be wet, and if it does not, the next 40 days will be dry. The tradition began on July 15, 971 AD, a day it rained heavily as the rel...
January
Flitch Day, Ntl. (UK): July 19
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National Flitch Day honors an English tradition performed by monks since 1104 AD. Monks would offer a side of bacon (flitch) to any married couple who could reaffirm their vows to each other in marriage....
January
Robin Hood, Nottingham Archery Tournament...
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These events take the idea of a sister city to a new level. Concurrently, Sherwood, Oregon, and Nottingham, England, hold Robin Hood-themed festivals. In England, Nottingham Archery Tournament & Festival....
January
Spoonerism Day (UK)(1844): July 22
Daily
Spoonerism Day in the United Kingdom commemorates the birthday of the Father of spoonerisms, an amusing exchange of phonetic sounds in a sentence, phrase, or word. This communication tactic is the inventi...
January
Hot Dog Day, Ntl. (US/CA/AU/UK): July 23
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National Hot Dog Day is celebrated in the US, Canada, Great Britain, and Australia and honors the hot dog as a popular snack. During this time, there are hotdog festivals, beer-drinking contests, and face...
January
Marine Week, Ntl. (UK): July 23 -August 7...
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ABOUT NATIONAL MARINE WEEK National Marine Week, celebrated annually in the United Kingdom, highlights the nation's rich marine environment. This week-long event, organized by The Wildlife Trusts, began...
January
Cowes Week (UK): July 26 - August 1 (est)
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With more than 1000 boats, 40 classes of yachts, and over 100,000 annual spectators, Cowes Week is the world's longest-running regatta, blowing all others away since 1826. This annual week-long festival...
January
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