It's the middle of summer and we seem to be having a heat wave – of outstanding July holidays! The big Fourth of July fireworks show may come at the beginning of the month, but there are plenty of other events to celebrate throughout the month. Make every day an occasion with these 31 holidays to celebrate in July!

1. July 1: International Joke Day

Imagine the world with a lot less conflict and a lot more laughter- that's what International Joke Day was created to accomplish. Since laughter is the best medicine, spread some health and happiness by celebrating International Joke Day and sharing some humor!

2. July 2: World UFO Day

Keep your eyes on the sky at night, because they are out there. According to the World UFO Day website, the celebration of all things unidentified, airborne and object began in 2001. If you're feeling particularly conspiratorial, holiday organizers implore you to use this day to “encourage governments to declassify their knowledge about sightings throughout the history.”

3. July 3: Compliment Your Mirror Day

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all? Hint: it's you! Compliment Your Mirror Day is a day to reflect on your beauty, inside and out. It's easy to overlook your magnificence between work, school and life's responsibilities, so take July 3rd as an opportunity to celebrate your beauty.

4. July 4: Sidewalk Egg Frying Day

We've all heard the expression "so hot outside you could fry an egg," but today is the special occasion we put this phrase to the test. Oatman, Arizona has even raised the stakes with an annual solar-frying contest. Since you need daylight for this activity, it doesn't need to be mutually exclusive with the Fourth of July fireworks; it's a win for everyone. Happy egg-frying!

5. July 5: National Apple Turnovers Day

On July 5 every year, National Apple Turnover Day is observed in celebration of a delicious apple treat that was discovered in the 19th century. To celebrate this day, try an apple turnover recipe and share it with your family and friends!

6. July 6: International Kissing Day

Pucker up for some summer love! Formerly known as National Kissing Day in the United Kingdom, International Kissing Day is celebrated every July 6th to help us appreciate kissing in its own right; no conventions, no social norms, just a kiss. It is also cited as a direct cause for National Mono Day.

7. July 7: National Father-Daughter Take a Walk Day

Family is where life begins and love never ends. This day was created to encourage family bonding time between fathers and daughters as well as the benefits of physical activity. During the summer season, there are many wonderful places to walk and enjoy nature as you spend time talking, laughing and bonding. The memories that are made during your time together will stay with you forever, so take advantage of this holiday to spend time with your father or daughter!

8. July 8: Collector Car Appreciation Day

The look is classic old school, but the celebration is ahead of its time. Upon the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), the Senate has passed a resolution helping to launch Collector Car Appreciation Day to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. Post photos of your collector car on social media using #CollectorCarAppreciationDay or admire other's vintage rides!

9. July 9: National Sugar Cookie Day

Every year on July 9, society celebrates the popular and delicious sugar cookie. Although they vary in their shapes and sizes, one thing that remains consistent is their ability to disappear quickly into hungry mouths after leaving the oven. Celebrate this holiday by trying out a sugar cookie recipe!

10. July 10: National Teddy Bear Picnic Day

In the early 20th century, John Walter Bratton composed an instrumental song entitled “The Teddy Bears’ Picnic.” In the late 1980s, collectible items dealer Royal Selangor decided to turn that into a national holiday. Even over a century later, this day remains popular throughout Europe, as far away as Australia and in many reputable stuffed bear circles.

11. July 11: National 7-Eleven Day

What could taste better than cold, free slurpees on a hot July day? In observance of the eponymous date 7/11, the convenience store celebrates National 7-Eleven Day by doling out free slurpees (while supplies last). Freeloaders, mark your calendars now, and make sure you set aside an extra 30 minutes of recovery time from the subsequent brain freeze.

12. July 12: National Simplicity Day

National Simplicity Day is celebrated annually on the birthday of Henry David Thoreau, an author, naturalist, philosopher and historian who was an advocate for a life of simplicity. In our rapid, ever-changing world, National Simplicity Day is a time to take a step back, tune into nature and enjoy the simple things in life. This is one of the first steps to a stress-free, happy lifestyle!

13. July 13: National French Fry Day

French Fries are so classic and delicious that they get their own annual celebration. Last year, some McDonald's restaurants gave away their signature deep-fried potato sticks in honor of this important occasion. Free or not, use this day as an opportunity to treat yourself to a full basket of guilt-free, fried goodness!

14. July 14: Bastille Day

Storm your local Bastille in honor of France's momentous 1789 victory. Many U.S cities host Bastille Day celebrations, so this is the perfect time to celebrate the birth of French democracy and indulge in some delicious French foods and fireworks.

15. July 15: National Give Something Away Day

As Robert Ingersoll once said, "we rise by lifting others", National Give Something Away Day is an occasion to pay it forward and do something nice for someone, whether it is someone you know or a stranger in need. Celebrate by buying lunch for someone in need, donating clothing you no longer wear or even calling someone just to let them know you are thinking about them; the opportunities are endless!

16. July 16: National Corn Fritters Day

Where would we be without corn fritters? This simple dish is comfort food heaven. National Corn Fritters Day is a celebration of comfort food and simple cooking. Take part in the delicious day by trying out a corn fritters recipe; the more people that recognize corn fritters as the culinary delight they are, the better!

17. July 17: World Emoji Day

Emojis are the texting sensation that have been taking over the world; everybody and their mother seems to use them. July 17 is the date famously displayed on the iOS calendar emoji, which makes it the perfect date for World Emoji Day, a global celebration of emoji. Tweet your favorite emoji or your favorite 50 emojis; there's only one World Emoji Day, so make the most of it!

18. July 18: World Listening Day

Listening is the secret to discovering great stories. World Listening Day is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the listening practices of our world and the ecology of its acoustic environments. This year's theme, "Sounds Lost and Found," calls on listening and observing changes in our soundscapes have occurred in recent times- whether it be nature, music or language- and implementing efforts to preserve those sounds.

19. July 19: National Daiquiri Day

Each year on July 19, people across the world fill their glasses with a rum-based cocktail and celebrate National Daiquiri Day. This popular drink was the drink of choice of writer Ernest Hemingway and President John F. Kennedy, and it still a sought-after drink today. Get together with your friends and raise your glasses to this celebration!

20. July 20: National Moon Day

Walking on the moon was one small step for a man and one giant leap for mankind. National Moon Day is celebrated every July 20 in honor of the day man first walked the moon in 1969. This day is a wonderful time to appreciate the accomplishments of mankind and the beauty of our moon. An ancient rumor on the street was that gazing at the moon produced Superman-like qualities, so why not give your luck a try?

21. July 21: National Junk Food Day

For some of us, every day is Junk Food Day. For the rest of us, National Junk Food Day is an opportunity to guiltlessly eat your favorite junk food. Junk Food Day is all about satisfying your cravings when your brain says "no" but your stomach says "yes." Indulge yourself!

22. July 22: National Hammock Day

Nothing sounds quite as relaxing as kicking back and relaxing in a hammock, and there's no better way to celebrate National Hammock Day! Find two sturdy, conveniently-located trees (or improvise!), string up a comfortable bed and relax. Summer hammocks also go great with snacks and summer beverages.

23. July 23: National Vanilla Ice Cream Day

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! July 23 is a food holiday for ice cream lovers, celebrating the most versatile flavor of ice cream in the world. On this day, look out for special discounts and promotions on vanilla ice cream, or try making homemade ice cream yourself! Treat yourself to this delicious dessert and remember: vanilla ice cream doesn't go to the stomach, it goes to the heart.

24. July 24: National Parents Day

In the United States, National Parents Day is always celebrated the fourth sunday of July. It is a special day to honor your mother and father and celebrate your memories together. Mark the day by spending time with your parents and making more memories together!

25. July 25: National Merry-Go-Round Day

National Merry-Go-Round Day is a celebration of carnival music, laughter and childhood memories. To celebrate this day of fun, find a merry-go-round and go for a ride; they are not just for kids, and there is a kid in all of us!

26. July 26: National Bagelfest Day

This crunchy-on-the-outside and chewy-in-the-middle bread is delicious enough to have its own national celebration. Available in a variety of flavors with numerous different toppings, bagels provide something for everyone to relish. Celebrate National Bagelfest Day by enjoying some delicious bagels!

27. July 27: National Crème Brûlée Day

Start your diet July 28 because July 27 is another July day to enjoy a delicious dessert! Crème Brûlée is a delicious French dessert that consists of a rich custard base topped with a layer of hard caramel. Celebrate this day by picking up a Crème Brûlée from a local store or channeling your inner "Zeke from High School Musical" and making your own!

28. July 28: National Refreshment Day

National Refreshment Day is all about celebrating fun refreshments in the hottest time of the year. There's nothing better on a hot summer day than moments of simple refreshment, especially enjoying a nice, cold cup of lemonade. These are the simple pleasures that we all love and cherish.

29. July 29: National Talk in an Elevator Day

We're all guilty of it. We look at our phones, at our feet or at the fresh coffee stain on our shirts. Anything to avoid making eye contact with our fellow elevator-goers. But not today, the last Friday of July. National Talk in an Elevator Day is a time to break social compacts and strike up a conversation with the nearest stranger; you might just meet your new best friend!

30. July 30: National Dance Day

Launched in 2010 by "So You Think You Can Dance" co-creator and Dizzy Feet Foundation co-president Nigel Lythgoe, National Dance Day is an annual celebration that encourages Americans to embrace dance as a fun and positive way to maintain good health. On this day, grab your dancing shows, put on your favorite songs and dance!

31. July 31: National Mutt Day

July 31 is one of the days (the other being December 2) dedicated to embracing, saving and celebrating mixed breed dogs. Mutts may not carry the expensive price tags that purebreds with paperwork have on their heads, but to their owners and friends, they are priceless. Celebrate this day by spending time with your mutt, adopting one or volunteering at a local animal shelter!