World Milk Day is celebrated on June 1 every year. The day celebrates the contributions of the dairy sector to sustainability, economic development, livelihoods and nutrition. It also emphasizes on the importance of drinking milk every day and its nutritional value.

It also aims to draw attention to recognising milk as a global food. Milk also contributes to the livelihood of billions around the world. Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations first established World Milk Day in 2001.