June 2027 starts on a Tuesday. The big days are World Environment Day (5 June), World Blood Donor Day (14 June), Father’s Day (20 June) and International Yoga Day (21 June). Ganga Dussehra falls on 13 June, and Muharram is expected around 15 or 16 June. Last checked October 2026.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Month | June 2027 (30 days; starts on a Tuesday, ends on a Wednesday) |
| International Yoga Day 2027 | Monday, 21 June |
| Ganga Dussehra 2027 | Sunday, 13 June |
| Muharram / Ashura | Expected around 15 or 16 June; depends on moon sighting |
| Variable-date days | Father’s Day (third Sunday) is 20 June 2027 |
Important days in June 2027: full table
| Date | Day | Type | What it is about |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 1 Jun 2027 | World Milk Day | International | Celebrates milk as a global food |
| Thu, 3 Jun 2027 | World Bicycle Day | International | UN day on the bicycle as clean transport |
| Fri, 4 Jun 2027 | Intl Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression | International | UN day for child victims of violence |
| Fri, 4 Jun 2027 | Vat Savitri Vrat | Festival | Observed by married women in North India; 4 June 2027 per Drik Panchang |
| Sat, 5 Jun 2027 | World Environment Day | International | UNEP day for protecting the environment |
| Mon, 7 Jun 2027 | World Food Safety Day | International | UN day on safe food |
| Tue, 8 Jun 2027 | World Oceans Day | International | Protecting the oceans |
| Sat, 12 Jun 2027 | World Day Against Child Labour | International | ILO day against child labour |
| Sun, 13 Jun 2027 | Ganga Dussehra | Festival | Descent of the Ganga; 13 June 2027 per Drik Panchang and Hindu Blog |
| Mon, 14 Jun 2027 | World Blood Donor Day | International | Birth anniversary of Karl Landsteiner (born 1868), who discovered blood groups |
| Tue, 15 Jun 2027 | World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | International | Awareness against abuse of older people |
| Wed, 16 Jun 2027 | Muharram / Ashura (expected) | Festival | Around 15 or 16 June; depends on moon sighting |
| Thu, 17 Jun 2027 | World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought | International | UN day on land degradation |
| Fri, 18 Jun 2027 | Autistic Pride Day | International | Celebrates people on the autism spectrum |
| Sat, 19 Jun 2027 | World Sickle Cell Day | International | Awareness about sickle cell disease |
| Sun, 20 Jun 2027 | World Refugee Day | International | UN day for refugees |
| Sun, 20 Jun 2027 | Father’s Day | International | Observed on the third Sunday of June |
| Mon, 21 Jun 2027 | International Day of Yoga | International | Declared by the UN in 2014 on India’s proposal; first observed in 2015 |
| Mon, 21 Jun 2027 | World Music Day | International | Fête de la Musique, celebrated worldwide |
| Wed, 23 Jun 2027 | International Olympic Day | International | Marks the founding of the IOC in 1894 |
| Wed, 23 Jun 2027 | International Widows’ Day | International | UN day for the rights of widows |
| Wed, 23 Jun 2027 | Syama Prasad Mookerjee Balidan Diwas | National | Remembers his death on 23 June 1953 |
| Thu, 24 Jun 2027 | Rani Durgavati Balidan Diwas | National | Remembers the Gond queen who died fighting the Mughals in 1564 |
| Fri, 25 Jun 2027 | Samvidhan Hatya Diwas | National | Marks the start of the Emergency on 25 June 1975, as notified by the government in 2024 |
| Sat, 26 Jun 2027 | Intl Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking | International | UN day against drugs |
| Sun, 27 Jun 2027 | World MSME Day | International | UN day for micro, small and medium enterprises |
| Mon, 28 Jun 2027 | P.V. Narasimha Rao Jayanti | National | Birth anniversary of India’s former Prime Minister (born 1921) |
| Tue, 29 Jun 2027 | National Statistics Day | National | Birth anniversary of P.C. Mahalanobis (born 1893) |
| Wed, 30 Jun 2027 | Hul Diwas | National | Remembers the Santhal rebellion of 30 June 1855 |
| Wed, 30 Jun 2027 | International Asteroid Day | International | UN day on asteroid awareness |
Notes on key days
World Environment Day (5 June)
Started by the United Nations in 1974, it is led by the UN Environment Programme. Each year has a host country and a theme. The 2027 host and theme were not available when we checked.
Ganga Dussehra (13 June)
The festival celebrates the descent of the river Ganga to earth. Drik Panchang and Hindu Blog both place it on 13 June 2027, and devotees take a dip in the river at places such as Haridwar and Varanasi.
World Blood Donor Day (14 June)
It falls on the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, who discovered the ABO blood groups. The day thanks voluntary donors and urges more people to give blood.
Muharram and Ashura (around 15 or 16 June)
Muharram opens the Islamic year, and Ashura is its tenth day. Calendarific lists 16 June 2027 as provisional. The Indian date depends on the moon sighting, so confirm it before planning.
International Yoga Day (21 June)
The UN General Assembly declared it in December 2014 after India proposed it, and the first celebration was in 2015. The date is chosen because 21 June is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere.
Father’s Day (20 June)
It is observed on the third Sunday of June, so the date moves each year. In 2027 it is 20 June.
International Day Against Drug Abuse (26 June)
The UN uses the day to raise awareness about drug abuse and illegal trafficking. Schools and colleges in India hold rallies and talks.
National Statistics Day (29 June)
India marks it on the birth anniversary of P.C. Mahalanobis, born in 1893, who founded the Indian Statistical Institute and shaped the country’s statistical system.
Common confusions
| Pair | Difference |
|---|---|
| World Environment Day (5 Jun) vs World Oceans Day (8 Jun) | The first covers the whole environment. The second is only about the oceans. |
| International Yoga Day vs World Music Day | Both are on 21 June. Yoga Day is a UN day. World Music Day started in France. |
| World Blood Donor Day (14 Jun) vs World Sickle Cell Day (19 Jun) | One thanks blood donors. The other is about a blood disease. |
| Father’s Day | It is on the third Sunday of June, so the date is different each year. |
Ganga Dussehra, Vat Savitri Vrat and Muharram follow lunar calendars or moon sighting, and some regions observe vrat dates a few days apart. Check a local panchang or the state holiday list before planning.
June has something for everyone: environment, health, yoga and a few lunar festivals. Use this list for revision, and cross-check any uncertain date with an official source.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is International Yoga Day 2027?
It is on 21 June every year. In 2027 that is a Monday.
When is Father’s Day 2027?
Father’s Day is on the third Sunday of June, which is 20 June 2027.
When is Ganga Dussehra in 2027?
Drik Panchang lists Ganga Dussehra on Sunday, 13 June 2027.
When is World Environment Day?
World Environment Day is on 5 June every year.
When is Muharram in 2027?
Ashura is expected around 15 or 16 June 2027, but the Indian date depends on the moon sighting.
