The birthday of Guru Nanak, also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab, celebrates the birth of the founder of Sikhism, observed with hymns, prayers, and processions, and is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikh tradition.
Learn more about Birthday of Guru Nanak This campaign, led by the UN Secretary-General and UN Women since 2008, aims to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls around the world, calling for global action to increase awareness, promote advocacy and create opportunities for discussion on challenges and solutions.
Learn more about International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women World AIDS Day is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
Learn more about World AIDS Day The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery marks the date of the adoption, by the General Assembly, of the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (resolution 317(IV) of 2 December 1949).
Learn more about International Day for the Abolition of Slavery In the decades since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, human rights have become more recognised and more guaranteed across the globe.
Learn more about Human Rights Day Christmas Day celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and is widely observed with religious ceremonies, gift-giving, festive meals, and decorations, serving as a central holiday in the Christian calendar.
Learn more about Christmas Day Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in China, marking the start of the lunar calendar and celebrated with various customs, festivities, and rituals.
Learn more about Chinese New Year World Hijab Day is an annual event that encourages women of all backgrounds to wear and experience the hijab in solidarity with Muslim women and to promote understanding and tolerance.
Learn more about World Hijab Day LGBT+ History Month 2024 is a month-long, annual celebration and remembrance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history.
Learn more about LGBT+ History Month Nirvana Day (Parinirvana) commemorates the day when Buddha attained complete nirvana upon his death, marking his liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.
Learn more about Nirvana Day (Parinirvana) This global collaborative campaign aims to raise awareness of childhood cancer and the inequalities that exist, as well as showing support for children and young people living with and beyond cancer.
Learn more about International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) Ramadan is a holy month in Islam during which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, engage in increased prayer and reflection, and emphasise community and charity.
Learn more about Ramadan International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
Visit website This campaign is a global celebration to mark the United Nations International Day of Happiness. It is coordinated by Action for Happiness, a non-profit movement of people from 160 countries, supported by a partnership of like-minded organisations.
Learn more about International Day of Happiness Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces.
Learn more about International Transgender Day of Visibility World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognised day on April 2nd dedicated to raising awareness about autism spectrum disorders and promoting understanding and inclusion for those affected.
Learn more about World Autism Awareness Day Rama Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu, observed with devotional readings, temple rituals, and cultural performances.
Passover is a Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites’ liberation from Egyptian slavery and their exodus led by Moses, celebrated with a ritual meal called the Seder and the avoidance of leavened foods.
Learn more about Passover Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, marking the culmination of the Passion of Jesus and the central event of Christian belief.
Learn more about Easter Sunday Buddha Day, also known as Vesak or Wesak, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha, observed by Buddhists with prayer, meditation, and various ceremonial events.
Learn more about Buddha Day This day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families.
Learn more about International Day of Families A global observance dedicated to raising awareness of LGBTQ+ rights and opposing discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Learn more about International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia Shavuot is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and is celebrated with religious observances, studying of scriptures, and eating dairy foods.
Eid al-Adha is the second and the largest of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam.
Learn more about Eid-al-Adha Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.
Learn more about Refugee Week Guru Arjan Dev’s martyrdom day commemorates the day when the fifth Sikh Guru was tortured and executed by the Mughal emperor Jahangir, marking a pivotal event in Sikh history and strengthening the community’s resolve.
Learn more about Guru Arjan Dev Martyrdom Day Windrush Day is a commemoration in the United Kingdom held on 22 June to honour the contributions of migrants to the post-war economy.
Learn more about Windrush Day Al-Hijra marks the Islamic New Year, commemorating the migration (Hijra) of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.
Ashura is a significant religious observance for both Sunni and Shia Muslims, marking the tenth day of Muharram; Sunnis commemorate it as a day of atonement, while Shias mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala.
Learn more about Ashura Asalha Puja is a Theravada Buddhist festival that commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon and the inception of the Buddhist sangha (monastic community), observed with meditation, chanting, and religious ceremonies.
Learn more about Asalha Puja (Sharma Day) World Breastfeeding Week is an annual campaign to promote the benefits of breastfeeding for both infants and mothers, emphasising its importance for global health and wellbeing.
Learn more about World Breast Feeding Week Tisha B’Av is a solemn Jewish fast day commemorating the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, as well as other tragedies in Jewish history, observed with fasting, prayer, and the reading of the Book of Lamentations.
Learn more about Fast of Tisha B’av International Youth Day is an annual observance dedicated to celebrating the potential of young people, raising awareness of challenges they face, and promoting their active engagement in socio-economic and political processes.
Learn more about International Youth Day On December 19, 2011, United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognise girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.
Learn more about International Day of the Girl World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. We encourage professionals and women to participate in this global awareness raising campaign by printing and sharing these materials, organising events to engage their communities, and sharing World Menopause Day social media posts.
Learn more about World Menopause Day