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Belgium Independence Day marks July 21, 1831, when Leopold I was sworn in as the first King of the Belgians, following the 1830 Belgian Revolution that separated Belgium from the Netherlands. Guam Liberation Day marks July 21, 1944, when U.S. forces liberated Guam from nearly three years of Japanese occupation, beginning with the invasion on the same date and commemorated annually as Guam’s most important historical observance. National Junk Food Day was created to give people a guilt-free, unapologetic day to consume chips, candy, fast food, and soda without remorse. Legal Drinking Age Day was established to encourage reflection on the laws governing alcohol access and the outcomes associated with different minimum drinking age policies across countries. A king’s oath, a liberation beach, a cheese puff, and a legal threshold.
All Holidays On July 21
National Junk Food Day
Belgium Independence Day
Comic Con
Guam Liberation Day
Invite an Alien to Live with You Day
Kharchi Puja
Legal Drinking Age Day
National Be Someone Day
National Get Out of the Dog House Day
National Lamington Day
No Pet Store Puppies Day
Racial Harmony Day
Take a Monkey to Lunch Day
About July 21
July 21 Q&As
What is the most popular holiday on July 21?
On July 21, Belgium Independence Day is the most widely observed national holiday, marking Leopold I’s July 21, 1831 coronation. Guam Liberation Day is a major U.S. territory observance, marking the July 21, 1944 liberation from Japanese occupation, and National Junk Food Day is the most popular U.S. food observance.
What countries celebrate holidays on July 21?
July 21 observances span Belgium (Belgium Independence Day), Guam (Guam Liberation Day), India (Kharchi Puja), and the U.S., which hosts National Junk Food Day, Legal Drinking Age Day, and National Be Someone Day.
What are some fun or unusual holidays on July 21?
July 21 includes National Junk Food Day, Invite an Alien to Live with You Day, National Be Someone Day, Legal Drinking Age Day, and National Craft for your Local Shelters Day — a date pairing cheese puffs, extraterrestrial hospitality, and practical civic reflection.