Explore June's special days and themes!
This calendar is your guide for planning meaningful internal events for June. Whether your team is remote, hybrid, or in person, it’s a great time to celebrate Pride, create connection, and kick off the summer season with thoughtful programming.
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June is recognized as Pride Month, a time to uplift LGBTQIA+ communities and honor the history, progress, and ongoing work for inclusion and equity. Encourage connection and learning with events like LGBTQIA+ History & Culture Trivia, Exploring LGBTQIA+ Art, or create a Pride Playlist.
With the first day of summer also landing in June, this month is a great opportunity to plan uplifting and lighthearted events that help employees recharge, reflect, and bond. Whether it's a dog-friendly meetup, a picnic, or a mindfulness moment, lean into joy and connection.
Feast of Shavuotmost commemorates the giving of the Torah and marks a time of gratitude and reflection.
Idea: Host a community gratitude wall or offer a moment of quiet reflection during a team meeting.
World Environment Day encourages awareness and action for protecting our planet.
Idea: Host a green workspace challenge, plant swap, or sustainable habits sharing circle.
A sweet reason to gather and share some joy with your team.
Idea: Run a virtual decorate-your-own donut contest or send a surprise donut delivery.
A day dedicated to promoting racial harmony and understanding.
Idea: Host a team storytelling circle or invite a guest speaker to discuss inclusion and racial equity.
Celebrate meaningful friendships and work connections.
Idea: Pair team members for a virtual coffee chat or share shoutouts to work besties.
Loving Day commemorates the historic 1967 Supreme Court decision that struck down laws banning interracial marriage.
Idea: Host a storytelling session about inclusion or a lunch-and-learn focused on DEIB milestones.
A day to honor fathers, guardians, and father figures in our lives.
Idea: Invite employees to share lessons learned from father figures or host a virtual dad joke contest.
The perfect reason to take your lunch break outside.
Idea: Host a bring-your-own picnic in the park or invite your team to post scenic lunch spots in Slack.
A significant holiday marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S.
Idea: Feature a guest speaker, screen a short documentary, or highlight Black-owned businesses in your community.
A day to honor the strength and courage of refugees worldwide.
Idea: Host a reflection session or share stories and resources that support refugee communities.
Summer officially begins. Time for a recharge.
Idea: Plan a smoothie social, sunshine walk, or kickoff a summer wellness challenge.
Celebrating our furry companions and the joy they bring to our days.
Idea: Create a virtual pet parade or set up a photo wall of team pets.
This day promotes holistic health and well-being.
Idea: Offer a desk yoga session, guided breathwork, or mindfulness workshop.
Honoring the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples.
Idea: Share resources on Indigenous heritage, host a speaker, or support Indigenous-owned brands.
Celebrates the value and virtue of public service in the community.
Idea: Shout out team members who’ve worked in service roles or highlight local public initiatives.
Wrap up Pride Month with celebration and reflection.
Idea: Celebrate with a Pride playlist party, gratitude wall, or LGBTQ+ storytelling circle.
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