Pioneer Day is a state holiday in Utah, USA, which commemorates the entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon Pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on 24th July 1847. The celebrations also extend to Mormon communities in the states surrounding Utah. Within Utah, the day has more significance

St James’ feast day on 25th July has no special recognition outside of Spain and parts of Portugal, and there are no specific rites or rituals associated with its celebration. St James the Great is recognised across the whole spectrum of Christianity, although there is more likelihood on 25th July actually

In South Korea, 8th May is celebrated as Parents’ Day, a combination of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Unlike in many countries it is held on a weekday and is a formal holiday. Vietnam also celebrates Parents’ Day, on 7th July each year.

Reek Sunday is celebrated in Ireland on the last Sunday in July. Croagh Patrick is, at 764m (2,510 ft), a distinctive mountain in the West of Ireland, and an important site of pilgrimage for the Irish people. It derives its name from the Irish Cruach Ph´draig (Saint Patrick mountain), although it

International Bog Day has been held since 1991 on the last Sunday in July. It is intended to be an annual event to celebrate the beauty of bogs, and to encourage their conservation. There are special events around the world highlighting local bogs, such as the Red Moss Reserve near Balerno