June 1 Holidays

International Children’s Day has been observed on June 1 since 1950, established by the International Democratic Women’s Federation to advocate for children’s peace, health, and education — distinct from the UN’s Universal Children’s Day on November 20. Global Day of Parents was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2012 to honor all parents worldwide for their lifelong commitment to children and to appreciate their role as the primary educators and nurturers. National Olive Day celebrates the small stone fruit named for the Roman goddess Minerva’s sacred tree — cultivated in the Mediterranean for more than 8,000 years and the source of olive oil, which anchors Greek, Italian, Spanish, and Middle Eastern cuisines. Western Australia Day is a public holiday in Western Australia observed on the first Monday of June, marking the founding of the Swan River Colony on June 1, 1829. A child’s future, every parent alive, a Roman tree, and a founding colony.