Summer officially begins in June – on the 20th of June to be precise. June is also a month dedicated to men and to fathers, in particular. Check out our selection of June key dates & events – we’ve linked to event sponsors, when available, or to information that will help you in any employee communications you may have planned.
Men’s Health Month
The purpose of Men’s Health Month is “to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury.” In addition, Men’s Health Week in 2025 is 6/9 to 6/15. Traditionally it is celebrated during the week leading up to and including Father’s Day.
Get the 2025 Toolkit for themes, ideas for social media, graphics, and other tools to use in communications.
National Safety Month
Join the National Safety Council in June for National Safety Month – the annual observance to help us keep each other safe, both in and out of the workplace. Since 1996, National Safety Month has provided free safety resources to highlight leading causes of preventable injury and death. 2025 Weekly Safety Topics are:
- Week 1 (June 1-7): Continuous Improvement
- Week 2 (June 8-14): Employee Engagement
- Week 3 (June 15-21): Roadway Safety
- Week 4 (June 22-30): Wellbeing
Register to get free materials, which include a campaign poster, weekly 5-Minute Safety Talks and quizzes, weekly videos, articles, and facts and figures.
Pride Month
Pride Month is celebrated globally every June to recognize and celebrate LGBTQ+ people, and to acknowledge their continuing struggle for equality. It is a joyous time, marked by parades, celebrations, and various events. For links to more resources, see our blog post about LGBTQ+ Pride Month at Work
PTSD Awareness Month
PTSD Awareness Month is designed to help spread knowledge, awareness, and help resources about PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder. While commonly associated with veterans who served in war zones, PTSD can affect anyone who experiences or witnesses a traumatic, life-threatening event. Most people start to feel better after a few weeks, but some experience ongoing distress. Symptoms might include shock, stress, nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, and fear. If symptoms last longer than a month, it could be PTSD. According to the National Center for PTSD, about 6 out of every 100 people (or 6% of the U.S. population) will have PTSD at some point in their lives. Many people who have PTSD will recover and no longer meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD after treatment. In any given year, there are about 12 million people in the U.S. living with PTSD. Many don’t seek the help they need. If you think that you or someone you love might be experiencing PTSD, take a 5-question PTSD self-screening test to learn if the feelings and behaviors are related to PTSD.
June Webinar
Our ESI EAP member-only Webinar for June is Hold Your Head High: Communicating with Confidence in the Workplace. Members can simply access this by clicking on “Member Login” on the top right of this page to sign in to the Self-Help Resource Center.
More Key June Dates & Events
- Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
- National Cancer Survivor Month
- Immigrant Heritage Month
- 6/5 – World Environment Day
- 6/14 – Flag Day
- 6/14 – World Blood Donor Day
- 6/15 – Father’s Day
- 6/19 – Juneteenth
- 6/19 – World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
- 6/20 – The First Day of Summer
- 6/22-28 – National Lightning Safety Awareness Week