Let’s celebrate, y’all! July 2022 Holidays and Celebrations

Get ready for friends, family and fireworks—and break out the red, white and blue for Independence Day. It’s time to flip the calendar page, check out July holidays and observances, and start thinking about who we’re connecting with this month. We’ve shared some ideas to help you celebrate.
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Your Special Days in July
Grab your calendar and a notepad. We’ve listed holidays below for you to add (and make lists of people you want to send cards, letters and gifts to). For your personal list, think about:
- Birthdays
- Weddings and anniversaries
- New babies and showers
- New jobs, promotions and retirements
- Thank-you notes
- Special events
- People you’re thinking about or praying for
- Folks you’ve been meaning to get in touch with
- Friends who need some extra care
Time to stock up?
Do you need:
July is National Ice Cream Month.
July 4 is Independence Day.
July Holidays and Observances
All July:
Christmas in July
National Ice Cream Month
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July 1:
National Postal Worker Day
Leave a little “thank-you” by your mailbox, like:
- A cold bottle of water
- A thank-you note
- Your kid’s drawing
- Snacks (store-bought and sealed in a wrapper)
- Commuter mug
July 4:
Independence Day
- What is Independence Day?
- Shop Independence Day cards and gifts
- Browse crafts, decorations, recipes and more
July 7:
World Chocolate Day
- Try this Chocolate Truffle recipe
- Shop chocolates and candy
July 7 is World Chocolate Day.
July 17 is World Emoji Day.
July 11:
Cheer Up the Lonely Day
- Shop encouragement cards
- Browse these ideas for what to write to encourage someone, let them know you’re thinking of them or cheer someone up
July 17:
World Emoji Day
- Celebrating little symbols that range all the way from smiles to poops
- Get your emoji on with Hallmark stuff featuring emojis
July 24:
National Cousins Day
Parents Day
- Browse fun crafts to do with your kids
- Read tips on how to tell kids a story
July 26:
National Disability Independence Day
National Aunt and Uncle Day
July 11 is Cheer Up the Lonely Day.
July 25 is Parents Day.
More Ideas for July
Write the Right Thing
Ever get stumped on what to write in a birthday card? Let us help make that easier—get tips from the Hallmark writers.
Send a Birthday Box
Make a care package as fun and unique as the birthday person—the possibilities are endless.
DIY Some Colorful Confetti
Tissue paper confetti is pretty and adds to the fun at a party. Check out these easy instructions from Hallmark creatives.
Celebrate Christmas in July
Whether you’ve just heard of it or you celebrate it every year, we wanted to share the ideas behind this unseasonal holiday.
July Celebration Planner

Download this July Celebration Planner page to help you keep track of special moments this month. IT’S FREE!
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