What is celebrated on June 5 in Ukraine and the world

June 5 has a powerful environmental focus worldwide and is also marked by an interesting combination of church traditions and popular informal holidays that fall on this date in 2026, UNN reports.

World Environment Day

The main environmental event on the UN calendar, celebrated annually since 1973. This holiday is designed to encourage governments, businesses, and ordinary citizens to take active steps to protect nature, preserve biodiversity, and combat climate change and plastic pollution. In Ukraine, this day is also widely supported through environmental campaigns.

International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

Established by the UN General Assembly to protect marine ecosystems. The day serves as a reminder of the damage caused by poaching and the need for the rational use of the world's ocean fish resources.

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National Donut Day

 This holiday is always celebrated on the first Friday of June. The tradition originated in the USA back in 1938 in honor of the "Donut Lassies"—women volunteers who prepared and distributed donuts to soldiers on the front lines during World War I. Today, it is a fun day when bakeries around the world hold promotions and offer sweet treats.

Hot Air Balloon Day

A holiday dedicated to the first aircraft that allowed humans to take to the skies. It is a day for dreamers, aeronauts, and hot air balloon festivals.

Ketchup Day

An informal gastronomic holiday dedicated to one of the most popular sauces in the world.

Friday of Trinity Week (Zahalnytsia)

The festive week following Pentecost (Trinity Sunday) continues. For Christians of the Eastern Rite, this Friday is a so-called "zahalnytsia"—meaning the traditional fast on this day is canceled, and the consumption of any food is permitted.

Memorial Day of Hieromartyr Dorotheus of Tyre

According to the new (Revised Julian) church calendar, this day honors Bishop Dorotheus, who suffered for the Christian faith in the 4th century during the reign of Emperor Julian the Apostate.

Memorial Day of the Holy Prince Ihor of Chernihiv and Kyiv

Also, according to the new style, believers remember Prince Ihor Olhovych, who renounced power, took monastic vows, and became a victim of political strife in the 12th century.

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