2026 Calendar
The whole compliance year
Every OSHA deadline, HR filing date, awareness month, and fun workplace day — 395 dates, color-coded and ready to sync.
July 2026
This month — July 2026
OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Campaign
May 1 – September 30, 2026
OSHA's annual campaign reminding employers about heat safety. Water, rest, shade — the three key protections for outdoor workers.
International Joke Day
Thursday, July 1, 2027
Share appropriate workplace jokes and lighten the mood. Laughter is great for team building!
World UFO Day
Friday, July 2, 2027
A playful, out-of-this-world day for some midsummer fun.
National Stay Out of the Sun Day
Saturday, July 3, 2027
A timely reminder about sun safety and heat-illness prevention.
Independence Day
Sunday, July 4, 2027
A federal holiday on July 4 — confirm closures, coverage, and safety reminders.
National Apple Turnover Day
Monday, July 5, 2027
A flaky pastry to share with the team.
National Fried Chicken Day
Tuesday, July 6, 2027
A crowd-pleasing lunch idea for the team.
World Chocolate Day
Wednesday, July 7, 2027
An easy, universally loved treat day.
National Video Game Day
Thursday, July 8, 2027
A fun day for the gamers — host a quick lunchtime tournament.
National Sugar Cookie Day
Thursday, July 9, 2026
A simple, sweet treat to share.
National Kitten Day
Friday, July 10, 2026
An easy morale moment — share pet photos in the team channel.
World Population Day
Saturday, July 11, 2026
A UN awareness day touching on health, equity, and access.
National Simplicity Day
Sunday, July 12, 2026
A prompt to declutter your desk, inbox, or one needlessly complex process.
National French Fry Day
Monday, July 13, 2026
A universally loved side to add to a team lunch.
National Mac and Cheese Day
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
A comfort-food favorite for a shared meal.
National Gummy Worm Day
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Celebrate with gummy worms in the breakroom! A fun way to boost office morale.
World Snake Day
Thursday, July 16, 2026
A light wildlife-awareness day for a midsummer talking point.
World Emoji Day
Friday, July 17, 2026
A playful, no-budget day for a little personality in the team chat.
Nelson Mandela International Day
Saturday, July 18, 2026
A UN day encouraging service — dedicate time to community or volunteering.
National Ice Cream Day
Sunday, July 19, 2026
The third Sunday of July is the perfect excuse for an ice cream social at work.
National Moon Day
Monday, July 20, 2026
Marks the 1969 Apollo 11 landing — a celebration of teamwork and big goals.
National Junk Food Day
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
A no-rules snack day — stock the breakroom with some guilty pleasures.
National Hammock Day
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
A nudge toward rest — encourage real breaks and using PTO.
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
Thursday, July 23, 2026
A classic cool treat for a hot afternoon.
National Drive-Thru Day
Friday, July 24, 2026
A fun, casual food day — expense a quick team lunch run.
National Hire a Veteran Day
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Encourages veteran hiring — review your outreach and support for veteran candidates.
ADA Anniversary
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Marks the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 — a key date for accessibility and accommodations.
National Crème Brûlée Day
Monday, July 27, 2026
A fancy little dessert to treat the team.
World Hepatitis Day
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
A WHO awareness day — share prevention and screening resources.
National Lasagna Day
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
A hearty shared dish for a team lunch.
International Day of Friendship
Thursday, July 30, 2026
A UN day celebrating connection — a nice prompt for team appreciation.
Form 5500 Filing Deadline
Friday, July 31, 2026
Employee benefit plan annual return/report due for calendar-year plans. File electronically through EFAST2.