Observances
D-Day
D-Day is observed in the U.S. in memory of the Normandy landings in France on June 6, 1944, in which American soldiers and other Allied forces fought to end World War…
World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by refugees and displaced persons. The day seeks to promote empathy, understanding, and support for the millions of people…
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of the World's Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous peoples. It is…
World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on August 19 to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people…
National Day of Service and Remembrance, US
National Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day is a day of unity and charitable service, observed throughout the U.S. and in other countries around the world on the anniversary of the September…
International Day of Non-Violence
The International Day of Non-Violence takes place every year on October 2, honoring the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. The goal is to promote non-violence through education and public awareness.
World Habitat Day
World Habitat Day is observed every year on the first Monday of October throughout the world. The purpose is to raise awareness and encourage action for the basic right to…
World Toilet Day
World Toilet Day is an international observance day to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
International Migrants Day
Migrants are workers who move from place to place to do seasonal work. International Migrants Day is dedicated to recognizing the efforts and rights of these workers.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
International Holocaust Remembrance Day honors the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism and develops educational programs to help prevent future genocides.