The holiday calendar for June 2 covers a wide geography and range of topics. This Tuesday marks important international awareness days, professional and historical dates, and the Trinity Week continues in the Orthodox calendar - reports UNN.
World Eating Disorders Action Day
An important medical and social initiative. This day is designed to dispel myths about diseases such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, to support patients and their families, and to emphasize that these disorders are serious illnesses that require professional treatment.
International Sex Workers' Day
A day of struggle for human rights, protection against discrimination, exploitation, and violence. Historically, the date is linked to the events of 1975, when over a hundred sex workers in the French city of Lyon occupied the Church of Saint-Nizier in protest against police brutality and appalling working conditions.
Healthy Eating and Refusal of Excess Food Day
An unofficial holiday that emerged as a kind of response to the American "National Eat What You Want Day." It serves as a reminder of the importance of a balanced diet, being mindful of one's body, and giving up harmful eating habits.
Republic Day in Italy (Festa della Repubblica)
One of Italy's most important national holidays. It was on June 2, 1946, that Italians voted in a nationwide referendum to abolish the monarchy and transition to a republican form of government.
Kite Flying Day
A light and joyful spring-summer holiday that calls for going out into the fresh air, catching the wind, and returning to childhood by launching a bright kite into the sky.
Third day of the Green Holidays (Trinity Week)
Since Trinity Sunday in 2026 fell on May 31, Tuesday, June 2, is part of the continuous Trinity Week. During this period, traditional fasting on Wednesday and Friday is canceled, and believers continue to rejoice in the descent of the Holy Spirit and attend festive services.
Memorial Day of Saint Nicephorus the Confessor
According to the new (Revised Julian) calendar, adopted by the OCU and the UGCC, this day honors Patriarch Nicephorus of Constantinople (9th century), who was a prominent defender of icon veneration and suffered for his faith.
Memorial Day of the Great Martyr John of Suceava
Also, according to the new style, Saint John is remembered, who is considered the patron saint of merchants and entrepreneurs.