Some important days which are observed worldwide
1 New Year’s Day
4 WORLD BRAILLE DAY: World Braille Day is a reminder of the importance of accessibility and independence for those who are blind or visually-impaired.
11 International “Thank-You” Day
15 World Religion Day
20 Penguin Awareness Day
24 International Day of Education
26 WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DAY: World Environmental Education Day is dedicated to showing children how they can take care of our Earth through recycling, saving energy and water, no littering and fighting climate change!
31 International Zebra Day
FEBRUARY
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Climate changes have serious implications on the lives of humans, animals and natural ecosystems. We have one planet – it is up to us to protect it for our future generations.
2 WORLD WETLANDS DAY: Wetlands function as natural sponges that trap and slowly release surface water, rain, snowmelt, groundwater and flood waters.
4 World Cancer Day
10 World Pulses Day
11 International Day of Girls and Women in Science
12 Darwin Day
13 World Radio Day
14 St Valentine’s Day
15 World Hippo Day
15 International Childhood Cancer Day
19 World Whale Day
20 World Day of Social Justice
21 International Mother Language Day
22 World Thinking Day
27 International Polar Bear Day
29 Leap Day: Most of the time, there are 365 days in a year, and every four years, we have a special guest called Leap Year! Leap Year is like a bonus day, and it happens because our Earth takes about 365.25 days to go around the sun. So, to catch up with that extra 0.25, we add a whole day to the calendar. It’s like a giant game of catch-up! So, every four years, we get to celebrate one extra day in February, making it 29 days instead of the usual 28.
MARCH
3 WORLD WILDLIFE DAY: On this day we celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and raise awareness of endangered animals and plants.
8 International Women’s Day
10 World Kidney Day
12 Plant a Flower Day
18 Global Recycling Day
20 World Oral Health Day
20 International Day of Happiness
20 World Frog Day
21 International Day of Forests, Human Rights, World Poetry Day
22 WORLD WATER DAY: This day is a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
23 World Meteorological Day
23 Earth Hour: Celebrate Earth Hour between 20:30 and 21:30
24 World TB Day
29 Good Friday
31 Easter
APRIL
1 April Fool’s Day
2 International Children’s Book Day, World Autism Awareness Day
7 World Health Day
10 Family Day
12 International Day of Human Space Flight
13 International Plant Appreciation Day
18 International Day for Monuments and Sights
21 International Creativity and Innovation Day
22 International Mother Earth Day
23 English Language Day, World Book Day
25 World Malaria Day: Every year on World Malaria Day, we mark the fight to beat malaria, but for half of our world, every day is a fight against this devastating disease. Malaria causes sickness and death, reduces productivity, fuels poverty and creates hunger, especially in impoverished, rural farming communities.
29 Save the Frogs Day
MAY
1 Workers’ Day
2 World Tuna Day, World Asthma Day
3 World Press Freedom Day
5 World Hand Hygiene Day
7 – 13 International Composting Awareness Week
8 World Red Cross Day
11 World Migratory Bird Day: This day highlights the need to protect migratory birds and their habitats.
12 Mother’s Day
12 International Nurses’ Day
15 International Day of Families
16 International Day of Light
18 International Museum Day
20 World Bee Day, Endangered Species Day
22 International Day for Biological Diversity: Biodiversity refers to every living thing, including plants, bacteria, animals and humans.
23 World Turtle Day: Leatherback sea turtles are like time travellers of the ocean. These ancient reptiles have been around for more than 100 million years, even outliving dinosaurs! Some leatherback turtles migrate thousands of miles between their nesting and feeding grounds.
30 Water a Flower Day
JUNE
1 World Reef Day, International Children’s Day, Global Day of Parents: International Children’s Day is a special day, dedicated to celebrating and cherishing children. On this day, we come together to ensure that every child is treated with kindness, respect and care. It’s a day to appreciate the laughter, curiosity and imagination of kids everywhere, promoting a world where every child can grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, surrounded by love and opportunities.
3 World Bicycle Day
5 World Environment Day
7 World Food Safety Day
8 World Oceans Day: The oceans generate most of the oxygen we breathe, they regulate our climate and they feed us.
12 World Day against Child Labour
13 International Albinism Day
14 World Blood Donor Day
15 Global Wind Day16 Father’s Day
17 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: Desertification is a type of land degradation in which a relatively dry area of land becomes increasingly arid, typically losing its bodies of water as well as vegetation and wildlife.
20 World Refugee Day
21 International Day of Yoga
22 World Rainforest Day
30 International Asteroid Day
JULY
7 International Chocolate Day
11 World Population Day: As the world population reaches 8 billion, it will have profound implications for development.
12 Malala Day: On Malala Day, we celebrate the young leader, role model and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai. This brave young woman has been a champion of peace, women’s rights and education for all children.
14 Shark Awareness Day
15 World Youth Skills Day
16 World Snake Day
17 World Emoji Day
18 World Nature Conservation Day
20 International Moon Day: This day marks the anniversary of the first landing by humans on the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 lunar mission.
29 International Tiger Day: Tigers are on the brink of extinction and International World Tiger Day aims to bring attention to this fact and try to halt their decline.
30 International Day of Friendship
31 World Ranger Day: This is a day to celebrate rangers and the work they do to protect the world’s natural and cultural treasures.
AUGUST
CHILD HEALTH MONTH: Taking care of your health is like giving a superpower boost to your body every day, not just during Child Health Month. Eating yummy fruits and veggies, zipping around during playtime and getting a good night’s sleep are your secret weapons to stay strong and happy. So, remember, being a health hero is a year-round mission.
8 International Cat Day
9 International Day of the World’s Indigenous People: This day is observed to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous populations.
10 World Lion Day: Lion Day aims to raise awareness of the majestic hunter – king of the jungle.
10 International Biodiesel Day
12 International Youth Day: An opportunity to celebrate young people’s voices, actions and initiatives.
12 World Elephant Day: It is estimated that every day 100 African elephants are killed by poachers.
13 International Left-handers Day
14 World Lizard Day
19 International Orangutan Day
19 World Humanitarian Day
19 World Honey Bee Day: World Honey Bee Day encourages everyone to enjoy and buy locally grown honey.
20 - 24 World Water Week
31 African Traditional Medicine Day
SEPTEMBER
5 International Day of Charity
7 International Vulture Awareness Day
8 International Literacy Day
15 International Day of Democracy
16 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer: The ozone layer is like Earth’s sunscreen. It protects us from the sun’s harmful rays. We need to take care of the ozone layer to keep our planet safe and healthy.
20 World Clean-up Day: World Clean-up Day is like a giant team effort where people from all around the world join together to clean up our planet. On World Clean-up Day, we all become Earth superheroes, working together to keep our home beautiful!
21 International Coastal Clean-up Day
21 World Gratitude Day
21 Zero Emissions Day, International Day of Peace
22 World Car-Free Day
22 World Rhino Day
22 World Rivers Day
23 Sign Languages Day
24 World Gorilla Day
26 World Environmental Health Day
26 International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons: Observed to promote the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world.
26 World Maritime Day
27 World Tourism Day
28 World Rabies Day
29 World Heart Day
OCTOBER
1 World Vegetarian Day, International Music Day
2 International Day of Non-Violence, World Farm Animals Day
4 World Animal Day
5 World Teachers Day: Celebrates the role of teachers in providing quality education at all levels.
7 World Habitat Day
9 World Post Day
10 World Mental Health Day, World Sight Day
11 International Day of the Girl Child: Promotes the rights of girls and addresses the unique challenges they face globally.
15 Handwashing Day: Someone who washes their hands often is less likely to get sick, and won’t easily pass germs on to the next person.
16 World Food Day: Aims to raise awareness and encourage action to end world hunger.
17 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
23 World Edible Insect Day
24 International Day of Climate Action
24 United Nations Day: Commemorates the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations in 1945.
24 World Polio Day: On this day we encourage efforts to eradicate the disease.
29 Internet Day: This day celebrates an important moment in 1969 in the history of computers – the very first electronic message was sent between two computers!
31 World Cities Day
NOVEMBER
1 World Vegan Day: Celebrated by eating delicious plant-based foods that are good for us and the planet!
5 World Tsunami Awareness Day: A tsunami is a formidable oceanic phenomenon characterised by a massive and powerful sea wave, often triggered by natural events like earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, causing a huge disturbance in the water.
10 World Science Day for Peace and Development: On this day, we celebrate scientists who help make our world a better and happier place through awesome discoveries and inventions!
11 Origami Day: The word “origami” comes from the Japanese words “ori”, meaning fold, and “kami”, meaning paper. So, origami literally translates to “folded paper.”
13 World Kindness Day
14 World Diabetes Day: Eating healthy is important for everyone, but it’s especially important for people with diabetes.
16 International Day for Tolerance
19 International Men’s Day
19 World Toilet Day
20 Universal Children’s Day: Universal Children’s Day is dedicated to promoting the ideals the UN has set for protecting the rights of children and promoting the general welfare of children all over the world.
21 World Philosophy Day
21 World Television Day, World Fisheries Day: On World Fisheries Day, we think about how important fish are around the world and to say a big thank you to the brave fishermen and women who work really hard to bring us delicious seafood.
DECEMBER
1 World AIDS Day
4 World Wildlife Conservation Day: In the wild, everything gets recycled. Plants and animals decompose, and their nutrients go back into the soil. It’s like nature’s way of recycling. Conservation helps maintain these natural cycles, ensuring a healthy environment for all living things.
5 World Soil Day: Soil is without a doubt, one of the most significant parts of the ecosystem, contributing to our food, water and energy and playing an important part in reducing the impact of climate change.
5 International Volunteers Day
7 International Civil Aviation Day
10 Human Rights Day (UN)
11 International Mountain Day: Mountain Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance and value of mountains from an ecological and economical perspective.
20 International Human Solidarity Day: Today is a special day when people all over the world come together to help each other and work as a team to make sure everyone has a good life and our planet stays healthy.
24 Christmas Eve
25 Christmas Day
26 Boxing Day: Boxing Day, celebrated in countries like the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, is a day after Christmas when people exchange gifts and engage in acts of kindness, including helping those who are less fortunate.
31 New Year’s Eve
