Woo-Hoo—Summer’s Here! June 2022 Holidays and Celebrations

Summer is here in all her glory and we are ready. Warm days and cool drinks lay ahead. So it’s time to flip the calendar page, check out June holidays and celebrations and start thinking about who we’re connecting with this month. We’ve shared some ideas to help you get ready.
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Your Special Days in June
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
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June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Summer starts in June (on the 20th, if you want to be all official about it).
June Holidays and Observances
All Month:
Graduation
- Shop graduation cards
- Shop graduation gifts, decorations and wrap
- See what to write in a graduation card
- See what to write in a graduation thank-you note
- Browse decorations and more graduation ideas
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
- What is LGBTQ+ Pride Month
- Shop cards and gifts for Pride Month
- See what to write in an LGBTQ+ wedding card
- See how to welcome your child’s LGBTQ+ partner to the family
Black Music Month
June 3 is National Doughnut Day
June 4 is National Hug Your Cat Day (but, you know, carefully).
June 3:
National Donut Day
June 4:
National Cheese Day
National Hug Your Cat Day
- Shop for cat cards, gifts and wrap
June 6-11:
National Gardening Week
- Find gifts for gardeners (and people who can’t grow anything but like the way plants look)
- Send a 3D pop-up plant card (because the real thing won’t fit in an envelope)
June 8 is National Best Friends Day.
June 14 is Flag Day.
June 8:
National Best Friends Day
June 14:
Flag Day
June 15:
Smile Power Day
June 19 is Juneteenth.
June 19 is also Father’s Day.
June 19:
Juneteenth
Father’s Day
- What is Father’s Day?
- Shop Father’s Day cards
- Shop Father’s Day gifts, decorations and wrap
- See what to write in a Father’s Day card
- Browse recipes, crafts, decorations and more Father’s Day ideas
June 20:
First Day of Summer
- Ideas for things to do with your kids
- Free printable coloring pages for summer
More Ideas for June
Celebrate Pride Month
Support a family member who has recently come out or encourage a friend going through transition. Let people in the LGBTQ+ community know you care.
Better Gifting
There are some secrets to making a gift more memorable, meaningful and appreciated and we want to share them with you.
Dad’s Influence
It’s fun to share your favorite movies and hobbies with your kids—especially if you’re geeks. Two of our resident geek parents offer helpful advice about many things, including how soon is too soon for velociraptors.
Top off Father’s Day Breakfast
Nothing says “You’re awesome” like a breakfast spread and gifts decorated with our superhero toppers. We used them to make a big deal out of Father’s Day, but they’re great for any of your heroes—from kiddos to coworkers.
June Celebration Planner

Download this June Celebration Planner page to help you keep track of the month’s special moments. IT’S FREE!
Digital Wallpapers

Get summer ready with some fun, fresh wallpapers for your desktop and smartphone, featuring some seriously cute fruit!
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