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  1. October 2026

  2. Tuesday 20 October 2026

    • National Bird Week (Australia)

      Awareness19 to 25 October 2026

      A week in October celebrating Australian birds, when BirdLife Australia runs the Aussie Bird Count asking people to spend 20 minutes counting birds near them.

    • National Water Week (Australia)

      Awareness19 to 25 October 2026

      A week in October that encourages Australians to value water and use it wisely, with events run by water utilities, councils and schools.

    • Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

      Religious and cultural

      Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, is the Hindu festival on the day after Navratri celebrating the victory of good over evil.

    • World Osteoporosis Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 20 October that raises awareness of osteoporosis, bone health and the prevention of fractures.

  3. Wednesday 21 October 2026

    • Global Ethics Day

      Awareness

      Held on the third Wednesday of October to encourage people and organisations to talk about ethics in public life and business.

  4. Thursday 22 October 2026

  5. Friday 23 October 2026

  6. Saturday 24 October 2026

    • Children's Week (Australia)

      Awareness24 October to 1 November 2026

      A national celebration of children's rights held around the fourth Wednesday of October, with events run by councils, schools and early learning services.

    • Disarmament Week

      Awareness24 to 30 October 2026

      Disarmament Week, 24 to 30 October, raises public awareness of disarmament and its role in peace and protecting civilians.

    • Global Media and Information Literacy Week

      Awareness24 to 31 October 2026

      Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24 to 31 October, helps people find, judge and share information responsibly.

    • United Nations Day

      Awareness

      United Nations Day on 24 October marks the anniversary of the UN Charter coming into force in 1945.

    • World Development Information Day

      Awareness

      World Development Information Day on 24 October draws attention to development problems and the need for international cooperation.

    • World Polio Day

      Awareness

      World Polio Day on 24 October each year marks progress towards ending polio and raises funds for vaccination.

  7. Sunday 25 October 2026

    • NSW Grandparents Day

      Awareness

      A New South Wales day in late October recognising the role grandparents and older people play in families and communities.

    • World Opera Day

      Awareness

      Celebrated on 25 October, the birthday of Georges Bizet and Johann Strauss II, to share opera with new audiences around the world.

  8. Monday 26 October 2026

    • Intersex Awareness Day

      Awareness

      Held on 26 October, Intersex Awareness Day raises awareness of intersex people and calls for an end to unnecessary medical interventions without consent.

  9. Tuesday 27 October 2026

  10. Wednesday 28 October 2026

    • International Animation Day

      Awareness

      International Animation Day on 28 October celebrates animated film, marking the first public projection of moving images by Emile Reynaud in Paris in 1892.

  11. Thursday 29 October 2026

    • Bandanna Day

      Awareness

      Canteen's annual fundraising and awareness day for young people affected by cancer, held on the last Thursday in October.

    • International Day of Care and Support

      Awareness

      The International Day of Care and Support on 29 October recognises the value of care work and calls for investment in care systems.

    • World Ballet Day

      Awareness

      An annual day in late October when ballet companies around the world stream classes, rehearsals and performances online.

    • World Psoriasis Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 29 October that raises awareness of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and challenges stigma around them.

    • World Stroke Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 29 October to raise awareness of stroke, its warning signs and how it can be prevented.

  12. Saturday 31 October 2026

    • Halloween

      Commercial and retail

      The evening of 31 October, known for costumes, pumpkins and trick or treating.

    • Tax Return Deadline (Australia)

      Commercial and retail

      The 31 October deadline for Australians who lodge their own income tax return for the year to 30 June.

    • World Cities Day

      Awareness

      World Cities Day on 31 October draws attention to urbanisation and how to make cities sustainable and good places to live.

    • World Savings Day

      Awareness

      Marked on 31 October to encourage saving and to highlight the role of savings banks in helping people manage money.

  13. November 2026

  14. Sunday 1 November 2026

    • All Saints' Day

      Religious and cultural

      All Saints' Day on 1 November is a Christian festival honouring all saints, known and unknown.

    • Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos)

      Religious and cultural1 to 2 November 2026

      The Day of the Dead on 1 and 2 November is a Mexican tradition honouring loved ones who have died, with altars and marigolds.

    • World Vegan Day

      Awareness

      World Vegan Day on 1 November celebrates veganism and the founding of The Vegan Society, and opens World Vegan Month.

  15. Monday 2 November 2026

    • All Souls' Day

      Religious and cultural

      All Souls' Day on 2 November is when many Christians remember and pray for those who have died.

    • International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

      Awareness

      On 2 November the UN condemns attacks on journalists and urges states to bring those responsible to justice.

    • International Sherry Week

      Commercial and retail2 to 8 November 2026

      A week in early November when bars, restaurants and shops around the world hold tastings and events celebrating sherry.

    • International Stress Awareness Week

      Awareness2 to 6 November 2026

      A week in early November that raises awareness of stress and wellbeing, especially at work. The 2026 week runs 2 to 6 November.

  16. Tuesday 3 November 2026

    • International Day for Biosphere Reserves

      Awareness

      A UNESCO day on 3 November that highlights biosphere reserves, places where people and nature are managed together sustainably.

    • Melbourne Cup Day public holiday

      Public holidays

      A Victorian public holiday on the first Tuesday in November, the day of the Melbourne Cup horse race. It falls on 2 November 2027.

  17. Thursday 5 November 2026

    • Outdoor Classroom Day (November)

      Awareness

      The autumn date of Outdoor Classroom Day, when schools take lessons and play outside to show the value of time outdoors.

    • World Tsunami Awareness Day

      Awareness

      World Tsunami Awareness Day on 5 November promotes understanding of tsunami risks and the steps that save lives.

  18. Friday 6 November 2026

  19. Saturday 7 November 2026

    • Garage Sale Trail

      Awareness7 to 15 November 2026

      A national event over two November weekends when households and community groups hold garage sales to reuse unwanted items. In 2026, 7 to 8 and 14 to 15 November.

  20. Sunday 8 November 2026

    • Bandi Chhor Divas

      Religious and cultural

      Bandi Chhor Divas is the Sikh festival of freedom, held on the same day as Diwali, falling on 8 November 2026.

    • Diwali

      Religious and cultural

      Diwali is the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains in October or November, the biggest date in the Hindu year.

    • International Day of Radiology

      Awareness

      A global day on 8 November, the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays, recognising medical imaging.

  21. Monday 9 November 2026

    • International Week of Science and Peace

      Awareness9 to 15 November 2026

      The International Week of Science and Peace, held in the week of 11 November, promotes links between science, cooperation and peace.

    • National Recycling Week (Australia)

      Awareness9 to 15 November 2026

      Planet Ark's week each November encouraging households, schools and workplaces to recycle correctly and cut waste. In 2026 it runs from 9 to 15 November.

    • World Quality Week

      Awareness9 to 13 November 2026

      A week in November when organisations recognise the work of quality professionals and the value of quality management.

  22. Tuesday 10 November 2026

    • Hindu New Year (Annakut)

      Religious and cultural

      Hindu New Year, the day after Diwali in the Gujarati calendar, is marked with Annakut, a vast offering of food in temples.

    • NET Cancer Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 10 November that raises awareness of neuroendocrine cancers and the need for earlier diagnosis.

    • World Science Day for Peace and Development

      Awareness

      World Science Day for Peace and Development on 10 November highlights the role of science in society and in building sustainable futures.

  23. Wednesday 11 November 2026

    • Armistice Day

      Religious and cultural

      The anniversary on 11 November of the end of First World War fighting in 1918, marked with a two-minute silence at 11am.

    • Singles' Day (11.11)

      Commercial and retail

      Singles' Day on 11 November is a major online shopping event, led by Alibaba's 11.11 festival in China.

  24. Thursday 12 November 2026

    • World Pneumonia Day

      Awareness

      Held on 12 November, World Pneumonia Day raises awareness of pneumonia, a leading infectious cause of death, and calls for better prevention and treatment.

  25. Friday 13 November 2026

    • Chhath Puja

      Religious and cultural13 to 16 November 2026

      Chhath Puja is a four day Hindu festival honouring the Sun God, held six days after Diwali, from 13 to 16 November 2026.

    • Trans Awareness Week

      Awareness13 to 19 November 2026

      A week from 13 to 19 November raising awareness of trans people and the issues they face, leading into Trans Day of Remembrance.

    • World Kindness Day

      Awareness

      World Kindness Day on 13 November encourages people everywhere to carry out acts of kindness in their homes, schools, workplaces and communities.

  26. Saturday 14 November 2026

    • World Diabetes Day

      Awareness

      World Diabetes Day on 14 November raises awareness of diabetes and how type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed.

  27. Sunday 15 November 2026

  28. Monday 16 November 2026

    • Global Entrepreneurship Week

      Awareness16 to 22 November 2026

      A worldwide week of events in mid November that encourages people to start and grow businesses, held from 16 to 22 November in 2026.

    • International Day for Tolerance

      Awareness

      The International Day for Tolerance on 16 November promotes respect for the world's diverse cultures and action against intolerance.

    • International Day of the Mediterranean Diet

      Awareness

      The International Day of the Mediterranean Diet on 16 November celebrates a healthy way of eating that is also recognised as living cultural heritage.

  29. Wednesday 18 November 2026

  30. Thursday 19 November 2026

    • International Men's Day

      Awareness

      International Men's Day on 19 November each year focuses on men's health and wellbeing and the positive contributions men make.

    • World Pancreatic Cancer Day

      Awareness

      A global day in November, on 19 November in 2026, that asks people to learn the warning signs of pancreatic cancer.

    • World Philosophy Day

      Awareness

      World Philosophy Day, on the third Thursday of November, celebrates philosophical thinking and open, reasoned debate.

    • World Toilet Day

      Awareness

      World Toilet Day on 19 November raises awareness of the billions of people who still lack safe sanitation.

  31. Friday 20 November 2026

    • Africa Industrialization Day

      Awareness

      Africa Industrialization Day on 20 November builds international support for industrial development across Africa.

    • National Agriculture Day (Australia)

      Awareness

      AgDay, held on the third Friday of November, celebrates Australian farmers and the agriculture sector. In 2026 it falls on Friday 20 November.

    • Transgender Day of Remembrance

      Awareness

      A day on 20 November remembering trans people whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence.

    • World Children's Day

      Awareness

      World Children's Day on 20 November is UNICEF's day of action for children's rights, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

  32. Saturday 21 November 2026

    • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

      Awareness

      A day on the Saturday before US Thanksgiving when people bereaved by suicide gather for support. The 2026 day is 21 November.

    • World Television Day

      Awareness

      World Television Day on 21 November recognises the influence of television in drawing attention to global issues.

  33. Sunday 22 November 2026

    • Christ the King

      Religious and cultural

      Christ the King is the Christian festival on the Sunday before Advent, closing the church year; it falls on 22 November 2026.

  34. Tuesday 24 November 2026

    • Guru Nanak Gurpurab

      Religious and cultural

      Guru Nanak Gurpurab celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism, on the full moon of Kartik in November.

    • World Conjoined Twins Day

      Awareness

      World Conjoined Twins Day on 24 November raises awareness of conjoined twins and promotes their wellbeing and inclusion.

  35. Wednesday 25 November 2026

  36. Thursday 26 November 2026

    • World Sustainable Transport Day

      Awareness

      World Sustainable Transport Day on 26 November promotes safe, affordable, accessible and clean transport for everyone.

  37. Friday 27 November 2026

  38. Sunday 29 November 2026

  39. Monday 30 November 2026

  40. December 2026

  41. Tuesday 1 December 2026

    • Giving Tuesday

      Awareness

      Giving Tuesday falls on the Tuesday after US Thanksgiving and encourages people around the world to give time, money or skills to good causes.

    • GivingTuesday (UK)

      Awareness

      A global day of giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, encouraging people to donate, volunteer or help others, on 1 December 2026.

    • World AIDS Day

      Awareness

      World AIDS Day on 1 December highlights the work to end HIV and AIDS and remembers those who have died.

  42. Wednesday 2 December 2026

  43. Thursday 3 December 2026

  44. Friday 4 December 2026

  45. Saturday 5 December 2026

    • Hanukkah

      Religious and cultural5 to 12 December 2026

      Hanukkah is the eight-day Jewish festival of lights in December, marked by lighting one more candle each night.

    • International Volunteer Day

      Awareness

      International Volunteer Day on 5 December thanks volunteers and promotes volunteering for peace and sustainable development.

    • World Soil Day

      Awareness

      World Soil Day on 5 December raises awareness of healthy soil and its role in food security and nature.

  46. Monday 7 December 2026

    • International Civil Aviation Day

      Awareness

      International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December highlights the importance of air travel to economic and social development.

  47. Tuesday 8 December 2026

    • Bodhi Day

      Religious and cultural

      Bodhi Day on 8 December marks the Buddha's enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, kept mainly in Japanese and Zen Buddhist traditions as Rohatsu.

  48. Wednesday 9 December 2026

  49. Thursday 10 December 2026

    • Human Rights Day

      Awareness

      Human Rights Day on 10 December marks the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted in 1948.

  50. Friday 11 December 2026

    • International Mountain Day

      Awareness

      International Mountain Day on 11 December brings mountain issues, such as melting glaciers, to the attention of politicians and the public.

  51. Saturday 12 December 2026

  52. Monday 14 December 2026

  53. Tuesday 15 December 2026

    • World Turkic Language Family Day

      Awareness

      World Turkic Language Family Day on 15 December celebrates the shared languages and cultural roots of Turkic-speaking peoples.

  54. Friday 18 December 2026

    • Arabic Language Day

      Awareness

      Arabic Language Day at the UN on 18 December celebrates Arabic, one of the UN's six official languages.

    • International Migrants Day

      Awareness

      International Migrants Day on 18 December raises awareness of the challenges of migration and calls for safer and fairer systems.

  55. Saturday 19 December 2026

  56. Sunday 20 December 2026

  57. Monday 21 December 2026

    • World Basketball Day

      Awareness

      World Basketball Day on 21 December celebrates basketball and its power to bring people together.

    • World Meditation Day

      Awareness

      World Meditation Day on 21 December raises awareness of meditation and its benefits for physical and mental health.

  58. Thursday 24 December 2026

    • Christmas Eve

      Religious and cultural

      Christmas Eve on 24 December is the evening before Christmas Day, when many churches hold carol, Christingle and Midnight Mass services.

    • Christmas Eve part-day public holiday (Australia)

      Public holidays

      A part-day public holiday on the evening of 24 December in South Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland.

    • International Anti-Cybercrime Day

      Awareness

      International Anti-Cybercrime Day on 24 December raises awareness of cybercrime and the UN convention to combat it.

  59. Friday 25 December 2026

    • Christmas Day

      Religious and cultural

      The Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus, held on 25 December and one of the biggest dates of the year for families and retailers.

  60. Saturday 26 December 2026

    • Boxing Day (Australia)

      Public holidays

      A public holiday on 26 December across Australia. In South Australia the day is observed as the Proclamation Day holiday.

  61. Sunday 27 December 2026

  62. Thursday 31 December 2026

    • New Year's Eve

      Religious and cultural

      New Year's Eve on 31 December is the last day of the year, marked with parties and midnight fireworks such as the London display.

    • New Year's Eve part-day public holiday (Australia)

      Public holidays

      A part-day public holiday from 7pm to midnight on 31 December in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

  63. January 2027

  64. Friday 1 January 2027

    • New Year's Day (Australia)

      Public holidays

      A national public holiday on 1 January in every Australian state and territory, marking the first day of the new year.

  65. Monday 4 January 2027

    • World Braille Day

      Awareness

      World Braille Day on 4 January highlights braille as an essential means of communication for blind and partially sighted people.

  66. Wednesday 6 January 2027

    • Epiphany

      Religious and cultural

      Epiphany on 6 January is the Christian feast marking the visit of the Magi and the revealing of Jesus to the wider world.

  67. Thursday 7 January 2027

    • Sydney Festival

      Religious and cultural7 to 25 January 2027

      Sydney's summer arts festival of theatre, music, dance and free events, running from 7 to 25 January 2027.

  68. Thursday 14 January 2027

    • Makar Sankranti

      Religious and cultural

      Makar Sankranti is a Hindu harvest festival in mid-January marking the sun's move into Capricorn, known as Uttarayan in Gujarat.

    • World Logic Day

      Awareness

      A UNESCO day on 14 January that celebrates logic and its place in science, technology and everyday reasoning.

  69. Friday 15 January 2027

    • Guru Gobind Singh Gurpurab

      Religious and cultural

      Guru Gobind Singh Gurpurab marks the birth of the tenth Sikh Guru, falling on 15 January 2027 in the SGPC calendar.

    • Tamworth Country Music Festival

      Religious and cultural15 to 24 January 2027

      Australia's biggest country music festival, held in Tamworth, New South Wales, from 15 to 24 January 2027.

  70. Monday 18 January 2027

    • Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

      Religious and cultural18 to 25 January 2027

      Observed from 18 to 25 January, when churches of different traditions pray together for Christian unity.

  71. Saturday 23 January 2027

    • Tu BiShvat

      Religious and cultural

      Tu BiShvat, on 15 Shevat in the Jewish calendar, is the new year for trees, often marked by eating fruit and planting trees.

  72. Sunday 24 January 2027

    • International Day of Education

      Awareness

      The International Day of Education on 24 January celebrates the role of education in peace, development and fairer societies.

  73. Monday 25 January 2027

    • Australian of the Year Awards

      Awareness

      The national award winners are announced in Canberra on 25 January, the eve of Australia Day.

    • Burns Night

      Religious and cultural

      An evening on 25 January celebrating Scotland's national poet Robert Burns with suppers, haggis and readings of his work.

  74. Tuesday 26 January 2027

    • Australia Day

      Religious and cultural

      Australia Day on 26 January is Australia's national day, with events at home and among Australians abroad.

    • International Day of Clean Energy

      Awareness

      The International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January calls for a fair and inclusive move away from fossil fuels towards clean energy.

  75. Wednesday 27 January 2027

  76. Thursday 28 January 2027

    • Data Protection Day

      Awareness

      Marked on 28 January to raise awareness of personal data protection and privacy rights, and known in some countries as Privacy Day.

    • International Day of Peaceful Coexistence

      Awareness

      The International Day of Peaceful Coexistence on 28 January promotes tolerance, respect for diversity and peace through education and dialogue.

  77. Saturday 30 January 2027

  78. Sunday 31 January 2027

    • World Leprosy Day

      Awareness

      An international day on the last Sunday of January that raises awareness of leprosy and the stigma faced by people affected by it.

  79. February 2027

  80. Monday 1 February 2027

    • World Interfaith Harmony Week

      Awareness1 to 7 February 2027

      World Interfaith Harmony Week runs from 1 to 7 February and promotes understanding and goodwill between people of all faiths and none.

  81. Tuesday 2 February 2027

    • Candlemas

      Religious and cultural

      Candlemas on 2 February, also called the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, closes the Christmas and Epiphany season in many churches.

    • World Wetlands Day

      Awareness

      World Wetlands Day on 2 February raises awareness of wetlands, which support a large share of the world's wildlife and are vanishing fast.

  82. Thursday 4 February 2027

    • International Day of Human Fraternity

      Awareness

      The International Day of Human Fraternity on 4 February promotes dialogue and tolerance between people of different religions and cultures.

    • World Cancer Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 4 February that encourages people and governments to act on cancer prevention, detection and treatment.

  83. Saturday 6 February 2027

  84. Monday 8 February 2027

    • International Epilepsy Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the second Monday of February to raise awareness of epilepsy and the needs of people who live with it.

  85. Tuesday 9 February 2027

    • Safer Internet Day

      Awareness

      A day each February promoting safe and positive use of technology for children and young people, held on 10 February 2026 and 9 February 2027.

  86. Wednesday 10 February 2027

    • Ash Wednesday

      Religious and cultural

      Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent in the Christian year, falling 46 days before Easter Sunday.

    • International Day of the Arabian Leopard

      Awareness

      The International Day of the Arabian Leopard on 10 February raises awareness of a critically endangered big cat native to the Arabian Peninsula.

    • World Pulses Day

      Awareness

      World Pulses Day on 10 February celebrates beans, lentils, peas and chickpeas and their role in healthy diets and sustainable farming.

  87. Thursday 11 February 2027

    • International Day of Women and Girls in Science

      Awareness

      On 11 February the UN promotes full and equal access to science for women and girls, who remain under-represented in research.

    • Vasant Panchami

      Religious and cultural

      Vasant Panchami is a Hindu festival in late January or February that welcomes spring and honours Saraswati, goddess of learning.

    • World Day of the Sick

      Religious and cultural

      A Catholic day of prayer on 11 February for people who are ill and for those who care for them.

  88. Friday 12 February 2027

  89. Saturday 13 February 2027

    • Anniversary of the National Apology

      Awareness

      Marked on 13 February, the anniversary of the Australian Government's 2008 apology to the Stolen Generations.

    • World Radio Day

      Awareness

      World Radio Day on 13 February celebrates radio as the world's most widely used medium and its reach into remote communities.

  90. Sunday 14 February 2027

    • Valentine's Day

      Commercial and retail

      A day for cards, flowers and gifts between partners, held on 14 February.

  91. Monday 15 February 2027

    • International Childhood Cancer Day

      Awareness

      Held on 15 February each year to raise awareness of cancer in children and teenagers and the support they and their families need.

  92. Wednesday 17 February 2027

    • Global Tourism Resilience Day

      Awareness

      Global Tourism Resilience Day on 17 February encourages countries to prepare tourism to withstand and recover from shocks and emergencies.

  93. Saturday 20 February 2027

    • Lantern Festival

      Religious and cultural

      The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the lunar new year and closes the new year celebrations.

    • World Day of Social Justice

      Awareness

      The World Day of Social Justice on 20 February promotes fairness, decent work and social protection within and between countries.

    • World Pangolin Day

      Awareness

      Held on the third Saturday in February, World Pangolin Day raises awareness of pangolins, which are threatened by trafficking for their scales and meat.

  94. Sunday 21 February 2027

    • International Mother Language Day

      Awareness

      International Mother Language Day on 21 February promotes linguistic and cultural diversity and learning in the language people know best.

  95. Monday 22 February 2027

    • World Encephalitis Day

      Awareness

      A global awareness day on 22 February about encephalitis, inflammation of the brain, and the need for faster diagnosis and support.

    • World Thinking Day

      Awareness

      Held on 22 February, when Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world celebrate international friendship.

  96. Friday 26 February 2027

    • Adelaide Festival

      Religious and cultural26 February to 14 March 2027

      South Australia's international arts festival of theatre, music, dance and writing, running from 26 February to 14 March 2027.

  97. Saturday 27 February 2027

    • International Polar Bear Day

      Awareness

      Held on 27 February, International Polar Bear Day raises awareness of polar bears and the threat that Arctic sea ice loss poses to them.

    • Pokemon Day

      Commercial and retail

      Pokemon Day on 27 February marks the anniversary of the first Pokemon games, with announcements, store events and online broadcasts for fans.

  98. Sunday 28 February 2027

    • Rare Disease Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the last day of February that raises awareness of rare diseases and the people living with them.

  99. March 2027

  100. Monday 1 March 2027

    • Labour Day (Western Australia)

      Public holidays

      Western Australia's Labour Day public holiday, held on the first Monday in March.

    • NSW Seniors Festival

      Awareness1 to 14 March 2027

      A New South Wales Government festival of events for older people, running from 1 to 14 March in 2027.

    • Self-injury Awareness Day

      Awareness

      A day on 1 March each year that raises awareness of self-harm, challenges stigma and encourages people to seek support.

    • World Seagrass Day

      Awareness

      World Seagrass Day on 1 March raises awareness of seagrass meadows, which shelter fish, protect coastlines and are being lost each year.

    • Zero Discrimination Day

      Awareness

      Zero Discrimination Day on 1 March, led by UNAIDS, celebrates everyone's right to live a full life with dignity, free from discrimination.

  101. Wednesday 3 March 2027

    • World Hearing Day

      Awareness

      A World Health Organization day on 3 March that raises awareness of how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promotes ear and hearing care.

    • World Wildlife Day

      Awareness

      World Wildlife Day on 3 March celebrates wild plants and animals and highlights the need to tackle wildlife crime and species loss.

  102. Thursday 4 March 2027

    • World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development

      Awareness

      World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development on 4 March highlights the role of engineers in meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

    • World Obesity Day

      Awareness

      A global day of action on 4 March that aims to improve understanding, prevention and treatment of obesity.

  103. Friday 5 March 2027

    • International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness

      Awareness

      On 5 March the UN raises public awareness of disarmament and non-proliferation, especially among young people.

    • WOMADelaide

      Religious and cultural5 to 8 March 2027

      A four day outdoor festival of music, arts and dance in Adelaide's Botanic Park, held from 5 to 8 March 2027.

    • World Day of Prayer

      Religious and cultural

      A Christian day of prayer held on the first Friday of March, with services prepared each year by women from a different country.

  104. Saturday 6 March 2027

    • Maha Shivaratri

      Religious and cultural

      Maha Shivaratri is the great night of Shiva, a Hindu festival in February or March marked by fasting and night-long worship.

    • Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade

      Religious and cultural

      The LGBTQIA+ night parade along Oxford Street, Sydney, held on Saturday 6 March 2027.

  105. Sunday 7 March 2027

    • Clean Up Australia Day

      Awareness

      A national community clean-up held on the first Sunday of March, when volunteers collect rubbish from parks, beaches, bushland and waterways.

    • Mother's Day

      Commercial and retail

      A day to thank mums. In the UK it is Mothering Sunday, three weeks before Easter Sunday. In the USA it is the second Sunday in May.

  106. Monday 8 March 2027

    • Adelaide Cup Day

      Public holidays

      A South Australian public holiday on the second Monday in March, linked to the Adelaide Cup horse race. It falls on 8 March 2027.

    • Canberra Day

      Public holidays

      A public holiday in the Australian Capital Territory on the second Monday in March, celebrating the city of Canberra.

    • Commonwealth Day

      Religious and cultural

      Commonwealth Day, on the second Monday in March, celebrates the 56 member countries of the Commonwealth.

    • International Women's Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 8 March celebrating women's achievements and pushing for gender equality.

    • Labour Day (Victoria)

      Public holidays

      Victoria's Labour Day public holiday on the second Monday in March. Tasmania holds its Eight Hours Day on the same Monday.

  107. Tuesday 9 March 2027

    • Eid al-Fitr

      Religious and cultural

      Eid al-Fitr is the Muslim festival that marks the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, family meals and gifts.

  108. Wednesday 10 March 2027

    • International Day of Women Judges

      Awareness

      The International Day of Women Judges on 10 March promotes the full and equal participation of women at every level of the judiciary.

    • MAR10 Day

      Commercial and retail

      MAR10 Day on 10 March is Nintendo's yearly celebration of Mario, chosen because the date written as Mar 10 looks like the character's name.

  109. Thursday 11 March 2027

    • World Kidney Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the second Thursday of March that raises awareness of kidney health and the prevention of kidney disease.

  110. Sunday 14 March 2027

    • International Day of Action for Rivers

      Awareness

      Held on 14 March, when communities around the world take action to protect rivers and the people who depend on them.

    • International Day of Mathematics

      Awareness

      The International Day of Mathematics on 14 March, Pi Day, celebrates the role of mathematics in everyday life and in science.

    • World Glaucoma Week

      Awareness14 to 20 March 2027

      A global week in March encouraging regular eye checks to catch glaucoma early, held 8 to 14 March in 2026.

  111. Monday 15 March 2027

    • Brain Awareness Week

      Awareness15 to 21 March 2027

      A global campaign held in the third week of March to raise public interest in brain science, running 15 to 21 March in 2027.

    • Global Money Week

      Awareness15 to 21 March 2027

      An international week in March that helps children and young people learn about money, saving and financial decisions.

    • Harmony Week

      Awareness15 to 21 March 2027

      An Australian Government week in March, including 21 March, that celebrates cultural diversity and inclusion across the country.

    • International Day to Combat Islamophobia

      Awareness

      The International Day to Combat Islamophobia on 15 March promotes tolerance, respect for religious diversity and dialogue against anti-Muslim hatred.

    • Neurodiversity Celebration Week

      Awareness15 to 19 March 2027

      A week in March that encourages schools, universities and workplaces to recognise the strengths of neurodivergent people, held 15 to 19 March in 2027.

    • Nutrition and Hydration Week

      Awareness15 to 21 March 2027

      An international week each March focused on good food and drink in health and social care settings.

    • World Consumer Rights Day

      Awareness

      Marked each year on 15 March to promote consumer rights and protection around the world.

  112. Wednesday 17 March 2027

    • St Patrick's Day

      Religious and cultural

      St Patrick's Day on 17 March is Ireland's national day, celebrated with parades and green landmarks around the world.

  113. Thursday 18 March 2027

    • Global Recycling Day

      Awareness

      An international day on 18 March that promotes recycled materials as a valuable resource rather than waste.

    • National Close the Gap Day

      Awareness

      Held on the third Thursday of March, a day of action supporting health and life expectancy equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

  114. Friday 19 March 2027

    • World Sleep Day

      Awareness

      A global day in March, held on the Friday before the spring equinox, that highlights the importance of healthy sleep.

  115. Saturday 20 March 2027

    • Earth Hour

      Awareness

      A global lights-off hour at 8.30pm local time on a Saturday in late March, held on 28 March 2026 and 20 March 2027.

    • French Language Day

      Awareness

      French Language Day at the UN on 20 March celebrates the history, culture and use of French, one of the UN's six official languages.

    • International Day of Happiness

      Awareness

      The International Day of Happiness on 20 March recognises happiness and wellbeing as basic human goals that public policy should support.

    • World Oral Health Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 20 March promoting good oral health for people of all ages.

    • World Sparrow Day

      Awareness

      Held on 20 March to raise awareness of the house sparrow and other common birds and the threats they face in towns and cities.

  116. Sunday 21 March 2027

    • International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

      Awareness

      On 21 March the UN calls for action against racism, marking the anniversary of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre in South Africa.

    • International Day of Forests

      Awareness

      The International Day of Forests on 21 March celebrates forests of every kind and encourages events such as tree planting.

    • International Day of Nowruz

      Religious and cultural

      The International Day of Nowruz on 21 March marks the Persian new year, celebrated at the spring equinox by many communities worldwide.

    • International Day of Nowruz

      Awareness

      The International Day of Nowruz on 21 March marks the spring new year festival celebrated by millions across many countries.

    • Palm Sunday

      Religious and cultural

      Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter, when Christians remember Jesus entering Jerusalem and Holy Week begins.

    • Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination

      Awareness21 to 27 March 2027

      From 21 to 27 March the UN encourages a week of solidarity with people fighting racism and racial discrimination.

    • World Day for Glaciers

      Awareness

      The World Day for Glaciers on 21 March raises awareness of glaciers, snow and ice and their vital role in the world's water supply.

    • World Down Syndrome Day

      Awareness

      World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March raises awareness of Down syndrome and promotes the inclusion of people who have it.

    • World Poetry Day

      Awareness

      World Poetry Day on 21 March honours poets, promotes reading and writing poetry and supports linguistic diversity.

    • World Puppetry Day

      Awareness

      Marked on 21 March to celebrate the art of puppetry and the puppeteers who keep it alive around the world.

  117. Monday 22 March 2027

    • World Water Day

      Awareness

      World Water Day on 22 March focuses attention on fresh water and the billions of people still without safe water and sanitation.

  118. Tuesday 23 March 2027

    • Holi

      Religious and cultural

      Holi is the Hindu festival of colours in March, celebrating spring and the victory of good over evil.

    • Purim

      Religious and cultural

      Purim is a joyful one-day Jewish festival in late winter or early spring, celebrating the story of Esther.

    • World Meteorological Day

      Awareness

      World Meteorological Day on 23 March highlights the work of weather, climate and water services in keeping people safe.

  119. Wednesday 24 March 2027

  120. Thursday 25 March 2027

  121. Friday 26 March 2027

    • Good Friday (Christian observance)

      Religious and cultural

      Good Friday, two days before Easter Sunday, is the day Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus.

    • Purple Day

      Awareness

      An international epilepsy awareness day on 26 March, when people wear purple and hold events to support those living with epilepsy.

  122. Saturday 27 March 2027

    • Easter Saturday (Australia)

      Public holidays

      A public holiday on the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter Sunday in most Australian states and territories, but not Tasmania or Western Australia.

    • World Theatre Day

      Awareness

      World Theatre Day on 27 March celebrates theatre worldwide, with an international message written each year by a leading theatre figure.

  123. Sunday 28 March 2027

    • Easter Sunday

      Religious and cultural

      The main Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Its date moves each year with the spring full moon.

    • Neighbour Day

      Awareness

      Held on the last Sunday of March, Neighbour Day encourages Australians to connect with the people who live around them.

  124. Monday 29 March 2027

    • Easter Monday (Australia)

      Public holidays

      A national public holiday on the Monday after Easter Sunday, observed in every Australian state and territory.

  125. Tuesday 30 March 2027

    • International Day of Zero Waste

      Awareness

      The International Day of Zero Waste on 30 March promotes cutting waste, reusing materials and moving towards a circular economy.

    • World Bipolar Day

      Awareness

      An international day on 30 March that raises awareness of bipolar disorder and works to reduce the stigma around it.

  126. Wednesday 31 March 2027

  127. April 2027

  128. Friday 2 April 2027

    • World Autism Awareness Day

      Awareness

      World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April promotes the rights, acceptance and full participation of autistic people.

  129. Sunday 4 April 2027

  130. Monday 5 April 2027

    • International Day of Conscience

      Awareness

      The International Day of Conscience on 5 April encourages people to reflect on their actions and build a culture of peace with love and conscience.

    • Qingming Festival

      Religious and cultural

      Qingming, or Tomb Sweeping Day, is the Chinese festival in early April when families tend ancestors' graves and remember the dead.

  131. Tuesday 6 April 2027

  132. Wednesday 7 April 2027

  133. Saturday 10 April 2027

    • Siblings Day

      Commercial and retail

      Siblings Day on 10 April celebrates brothers and sisters, and is widely marked on social media.

  134. Sunday 11 April 2027

    • World Parkinson's Day

      Awareness

      A global awareness day for Parkinson's held on 11 April, the birthday of James Parkinson.

  135. Monday 12 April 2027

  136. Wednesday 14 April 2027

    • Vaisakhi

      Religious and cultural

      Vaisakhi, usually on 14 April, is the Sikh new year and harvest festival marking the founding of the Khalsa in 1699.

    • World Chagas Disease Day

      Awareness

      World Chagas Disease Day on 14 April raises awareness of a neglected tropical disease that can silently damage the heart and gut.

  137. Thursday 15 April 2027

    • International Wellness Day

      Awareness

      International Wellness Day promotes affordable, inclusive wellness practices for body and mind. The UN lists it in mid April.

    • Ram Navami

      Religious and cultural

      Ram Navami is the Hindu festival in spring celebrating the birth of Lord Rama.

    • World Art Day

      Awareness

      A UNESCO day held on 15 April to celebrate the arts and the part they play in creativity and cultural life.

  138. Saturday 17 April 2027

    • World Hemophilia Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 17 April that raises awareness of haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders.

  139. Sunday 18 April 2027

  140. Monday 19 April 2027

    • Lesbian Visibility Week

      Awareness19 to 25 April 2027

      A week in April celebrating lesbian, bi and queer women and non-binary people and raising their visibility.

    • Mahavir Jayanti

      Religious and cultural

      Mahavir Jayanti is the main Jain festival, held in March or April to celebrate the birth of Mahavira.

  141. Tuesday 20 April 2027

    • Chinese Language Day

      Awareness

      Chinese Language Day at the UN on 20 April celebrates Chinese, one of the UN's six official languages, and promotes multilingualism.

    • Hanuman Jayanti

      Religious and cultural

      Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu festival in spring celebrating the birth of Hanuman, the devoted companion of Lord Rama.

  142. Wednesday 21 April 2027

  143. Thursday 22 April 2027

    • Earth Day

      Awareness

      Earth Day is held on 22 April each year, bringing people in more than 190 countries together to act for the environment.

    • International Girls in ICT Day

      Awareness

      International Girls in ICT Day, on the fourth Thursday of April, encourages girls and young women to study and work in technology.

    • International Mother Earth Day

      Awareness

      International Mother Earth Day on 22 April calls for living in harmony with nature and restoring damaged ecosystems.

    • Passover (Pesach)

      Religious and cultural22 to 29 April 2027

      Passover is the eight-day Jewish spring festival recalling the Exodus from Egypt, opening with the Seder meal.

  144. Friday 23 April 2027

    • English Language Day

      Awareness

      English Language Day at the UN on 23 April celebrates English, one of the UN's six official languages, on the traditional date of Shakespeare's birth and death.

    • Spanish Language Day

      Awareness

      Spanish Language Day at the UN on 23 April celebrates Spanish, one of the UN's six official languages, on the anniversary of Cervantes' death.

    • World Book and Copyright Day

      Awareness

      World Book and Copyright Day on 23 April celebrates books and reading and recognises the role of copyright.

  145. Saturday 24 April 2027

  146. Sunday 25 April 2027

    • Anzac Day

      Public holidays

      Australia's national day of remembrance on 25 April, marking the 1915 Gallipoli landing and honouring all who have served. It is a public holiday nationwide.

    • International Delegate's Day

      Awareness

      International Delegate's Day on 25 April recognises the work of diplomats who represent their countries at the United Nations.

    • World Malaria Day

      Awareness

      World Malaria Day on 25 April calls for sustained funding and political commitment to prevent, control and eliminate malaria.

  147. Monday 26 April 2027

  148. Wednesday 28 April 2027

  149. Thursday 29 April 2027

    • International Dance Day

      Awareness

      International Dance Day on 29 April celebrates dance in all its forms, falling on the birthday of the ballet reformer Jean-Georges Noverre.

    • International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes

      Awareness

      On 29 April the UN remembers people killed in earthquakes and promotes preparedness and safer buildings.

    • World Wish Day

      Awareness

      World Wish Day on 29 April marks the anniversary of the first wish granted by Make-A-Wish and raises funds to grant wishes for seriously ill children.

  150. Friday 30 April 2027

    • International Jazz Day

      Awareness

      International Jazz Day on 30 April celebrates jazz and its power to bring people together and promote peace and dialogue.

  151. May 2027

  152. Sunday 2 May 2027

    • International Compost Awareness Week

      Awareness2 to 8 May 2027

      A week in early May that promotes composting and the use of compost to improve soil and cut waste.

    • International Dawn Chorus Day

      Awareness

      A celebration of birdsong held on the first Sunday in May, when people get up early to listen to the dawn chorus.

    • Orthodox Easter

      Religious and cultural

      Orthodox Easter, or Pascha, is the main festival of the Eastern Orthodox churches and often falls later than Western Easter.

    • World Tuna Day

      Awareness

      World Tuna Day on 2 May highlights the importance of sustainable tuna fishing for food security and the economy.

  153. Monday 3 May 2027

    • Labour Day (Queensland)

      Public holidays

      Queensland's Labour Day public holiday, held on the first Monday in May.

    • May Day (Northern Territory)

      Public holidays

      The Northern Territory's May Day public holiday, its equivalent of Labour Day, held on the first Monday in May.

    • Privacy Awareness Week (Australia)

      Awareness3 to 9 May 2027

      An annual week in May that promotes the protection of personal information, led by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. In 2026 it ran from 4 to 10 May.

    • World Press Freedom Day

      Awareness

      World Press Freedom Day on 3 May defends media independence and honours journalists who have lost their lives doing their job.

  154. Tuesday 4 May 2027

    • World Asthma Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the first Tuesday of May that raises awareness of asthma and better care for people living with it.

    • Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)

      Religious and cultural

      The Jewish day of remembrance for the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, held on 27 Nisan in the Hebrew calendar.

  155. Wednesday 5 May 2027

    • African World Heritage Day

      Awareness

      A UNESCO day on 5 May that celebrates Africa's natural and cultural heritage and supports its protection.

    • International Day of the Midwife

      Awareness

      A global day on 5 May celebrating midwives and calling for more investment in midwifery.

    • World Hand Hygiene Day

      Awareness

      Held on 5 May each year, WHO's day for promoting clean hands in health care to prevent infections picked up during treatment.

    • World Maternal Mental Health Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the first Wednesday of May that raises awareness of mental health during pregnancy and the first year after birth.

    • World Portuguese Language Day

      Awareness

      World Portuguese Language Day on 5 May celebrates the Portuguese language and the cultures of Portuguese-speaking countries.

  156. Thursday 6 May 2027

    • Ascension Day

      Religious and cultural

      Ascension Day falls on a Thursday 39 days after Easter Sunday and marks Jesus ascending into heaven.

    • Thy Kingdom Come

      Religious and cultural6 to 16 May 2027

      A global Christian prayer movement held over the eleven days from Ascension Day to Pentecost each year.

  157. Saturday 8 May 2027

  158. Monday 10 May 2027

    • International Day of Argania

      Awareness

      The International Day of Argania on 10 May recognises the argan tree and its value for biodiversity and for rural women in Morocco.

    • National Families Week

      Awareness10 to 16 May 2027

      An annual May week celebrating families across Australia, timed to include the UN International Day of Families on 15 May.

    • World Lupus Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 10 May that raises awareness of lupus and calls for earlier diagnosis, better care and more research.

  159. Wednesday 12 May 2027

    • International Day of Plant Health

      Awareness

      The International Day of Plant Health on 12 May shows how protecting plants from pests and disease helps end hunger and protect nature.

    • International Nurses Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 12 May, Florence Nightingale's birthday, recognising the work of nurses.

    • ME Awareness Day

      Awareness

      A day on 12 May that raises awareness of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), also marked worldwide as World ME Day.

  160. Saturday 15 May 2027

    • International Day of Families

      Awareness

      The International Day of Families on 15 May raises awareness of the social, economic and demographic issues that affect families.

  161. Sunday 16 May 2027

    • Eid al-Adha

      Religious and cultural

      Eid al-Adha is the Muslim festival of sacrifice, held during the Hajj pilgrimage season on the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah.

    • International Day of Light

      Awareness

      The International Day of Light on 16 May celebrates the role of light in science, culture, education and sustainable development.

    • International Day of Living Together in Peace

      Awareness

      The International Day of Living Together in Peace on 16 May encourages people to accept differences and live together in unity and harmony.

    • National Road Safety Week (Australia)

      Awareness16 to 23 May 2027

      A week in May that remembers people killed and injured on Australian roads and asks drivers to pledge to drive safely. In 2026 it ran from 17 to 24 May.

    • Pentecost (Whit Sunday)

      Religious and cultural

      Pentecost, also called Whit Sunday, falls seven weeks after Easter Sunday and celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit.

  162. Monday 17 May 2027

  163. Tuesday 18 May 2027

    • International Museum Day

      Awareness

      International Museum Day on 18 May highlights the role of museums in society, with museums worldwide running events around a yearly theme.

  164. Wednesday 19 May 2027

    • World Fair Play Day

      Awareness

      World Fair Play Day on 19 May promotes respect, inclusion and fairness in sport, and opposes violence and doping.

  165. Thursday 20 May 2027

    • Global Accessibility Awareness Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the third Thursday of May encouraging everyone to think and learn about digital access and inclusion.

    • International Clinical Trials Day

      Awareness

      A day on 20 May recognising clinical research and the people who take part in trials.

    • Outdoor Classroom Day (May)

      Awareness

      The spring date of Outdoor Classroom Day, when schools take lessons and play outside to show the value of time outdoors.

    • Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon

      Awareness

      The UN recognises Vesak, the most sacred day for Buddhists, which falls on the full moon in May and marks the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and passing.

    • World Bee Day

      Awareness

      World Bee Day on 20 May raises awareness of bees and other pollinators and the need to protect them and their habitats.

    • World Metrology Day

      Awareness

      Marked on 20 May each year to highlight the science of measurement and the anniversary of the Metre Convention of 1875.

  166. Friday 21 May 2027

  167. Saturday 22 May 2027

  168. Sunday 23 May 2027

    • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

      Awareness

      The International Day to End Obstetric Fistula on 23 May calls for action on a preventable childbirth injury that leaves many women injured and isolated.

    • Trinity Sunday

      Religious and cultural

      Trinity Sunday is the Christian festival of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, held on the Sunday after Pentecost, 56 days after Easter.

    • World Turtle Day

      Awareness

      Held on 23 May, World Turtle Day raises awareness of turtles and tortoises and the threats to their survival and habitats.

  169. Monday 24 May 2027

    • International Day of the Markhor

      Awareness

      The International Day of the Markhor on 24 May raises awareness of a threatened wild mountain goat of Central and South Asia.

  170. Tuesday 25 May 2027

    • Africa Day

      Religious and cultural

      Africa Day on 25 May marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963 and celebrates African unity and heritage.

    • Lag BaOmer

      Religious and cultural

      Lag BaOmer is a joyful Jewish day on the 33rd day of the Omer count, often marked with bonfires, parades and outings.

    • Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories

      Awareness25 to 31 May 2027

      From 25 to 31 May the UN marks a week of solidarity with the peoples of the territories that are not yet self-governing.

    • World Football Day

      Awareness

      World Football Day on 25 May celebrates football as a tool for peace, inclusion and the empowerment of women and girls.

  171. Wednesday 26 May 2027

    • National Simultaneous Storytime

      Awareness

      An annual event in May when libraries, schools and families across Australia read the same picture book at the same time. In 2026 it was Wednesday 27 May.

    • National Sorry Day

      Awareness

      Held on 26 May each year to remember and honour the Stolen Generations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people forcibly removed from their families.

  172. Thursday 27 May 2027

    • Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

      Awareness

      A Cancer Council fundraiser where people host morning teas through May and June, with an official national date each May, 27 May in 2027.

    • Corpus Christi

      Religious and cultural

      Corpus Christi is a Christian feast giving thanks for Holy Communion, held on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, 60 days after Easter.

    • National Reconciliation Week

      Awareness27 May to 3 June 2027

      An annual week from 27 May to 3 June for Australians to learn about shared histories, cultures and achievements and to support reconciliation with First Nations peoples.

  173. Friday 28 May 2027

    • Walk Safely to School Day

      Awareness

      A national day in May when primary school children are encouraged to walk to school safely with an adult. In 2026 it was held on Friday 22 May.

  174. Saturday 29 May 2027

    • International Day of UN Peacekeepers

      Awareness

      The International Day of UN Peacekeepers on 29 May honours peacekeepers and remembers those who have died serving under the UN flag.

    • Torres Strait Flag Day

      Religious and cultural

      A Torres Strait holiday on 29 May celebrating the Torres Strait Islander flag and the identity it represents.

  175. Sunday 30 May 2027

    • International Day of Potato

      Awareness

      The International Day of Potato on 30 May celebrates one of the world's most important food crops and the farmers who grow it.

    • World MS Day

      Awareness

      A global awareness day for multiple sclerosis held on 30 May each year.

  176. Monday 31 May 2027

    • Reconciliation Day (ACT)

      Public holidays

      An ACT public holiday on the Monday at or just after 27 May, during National Reconciliation Week. It falls on 31 May 2027.

    • World No Tobacco Day

      Awareness

      World No Tobacco Day on 31 May raises awareness of the harm caused by tobacco and the tactics of the tobacco industry.

  177. June 2027

  178. Tuesday 1 June 2027

    • Global Day of Parents

      Awareness

      The Global Day of Parents on 1 June honours parents everywhere for their commitment to raising and protecting their children.

    • World Milk Day

      Awareness

      An annual day on 1 June that recognises milk and the dairy sector as part of the global food supply.

  179. Thursday 3 June 2027

    • Mabo Day

      Awareness

      Marked on 3 June, Mabo Day remembers Eddie Koiki Mabo and the 1992 High Court decision that recognised native title and rejected terra nullius.

    • World Bicycle Day

      Awareness

      World Bicycle Day on 3 June celebrates the bicycle as a simple, affordable and clean way to travel and stay healthy.

  180. Friday 4 June 2027

  181. Saturday 5 June 2027

  182. Sunday 6 June 2027

    • Islamic New Year

      Religious and cultural

      Islamic New Year, the first day of the month of Muharram, begins the new year in the Islamic lunar calendar.

    • Russian Language Day

      Awareness

      Russian Language Day at the UN on 6 June celebrates Russian, one of the UN's six official languages, on the birthday of the poet Alexander Pushkin.

  183. Monday 7 June 2027

    • Western Australia Day

      Public holidays

      A Western Australian public holiday on the first Monday in June. It falls on 7 June 2027.

    • World Food Safety Day

      Awareness

      World Food Safety Day on 7 June promotes action to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks so that everyone has safe food.

  184. Tuesday 8 June 2027

    • World Oceans Day

      Awareness

      World Oceans Day on 8 June raises awareness of the impact of human activity on the ocean and the need to manage it sustainably.

  185. Wednesday 9 June 2027

    • Dragon Boat Festival

      Religious and cultural

      The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, usually in June, and is known for dragon boat races.

  186. Thursday 10 June 2027

  187. Friday 11 June 2027

    • International Day of Play

      Awareness

      The International Day of Play on 11 June highlights play as a fundamental right of every child and vital for learning and wellbeing.

    • Shavuot

      Religious and cultural11 to 12 June 2027

      Shavuot is a two-day Jewish festival, seven weeks after Passover, marking the giving of the Torah at Sinai.

  188. Saturday 12 June 2027

    • World Day Against Child Labour

      Awareness

      The World Day Against Child Labour on 12 June focuses attention on ending child labour, which still affects around 138 million children.

  189. Sunday 13 June 2027

    • International Albinism Awareness Day

      Awareness

      International Albinism Awareness Day on 13 June raises the voices of people with albinism and challenges discrimination and harmful myths.

  190. Monday 14 June 2027

    • King's Birthday (Australia)

      Public holidays

      A public holiday on the second Monday in June in most Australian states and territories. Western Australia and Queensland hold theirs later in the year.

    • Loneliness Awareness Week

      Awareness14 to 20 June 2027

      A week in June that encourages people to talk about loneliness, reduce stigma and connect with others.

    • Men's Health Week

      Awareness14 to 20 June 2027

      A week in June ending on Father's Day that raises awareness of health problems affecting men and boys.

    • National Blood Donor Week (Australia)

      Awareness14 to 20 June 2027

      Lifeblood's annual week each June thanking Australia's blood and plasma donors, held from 8 to 14 June in 2026.

    • World Blood Donor Day

      Awareness

      World Blood Donor Day on 14 June thanks voluntary blood donors and raises awareness of the need for safe blood supplies.

  191. Tuesday 15 June 2027

    • Global Wind Day

      Awareness

      Celebrated on 15 June to raise awareness of wind energy and its role in clean power, with events and site visits.

    • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

      Awareness

      World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June highlights the neglect, abuse and violence faced by older people.

  192. Wednesday 16 June 2027

  193. Thursday 17 June 2027

  194. Friday 18 June 2027

  195. Saturday 19 June 2027

  196. Sunday 20 June 2027

    • World Refugee Day

      Awareness

      World Refugee Day on 20 June honours refugees around the world and builds understanding of their circumstances and courage.

  197. Monday 21 June 2027

    • International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice

      Awareness

      On 21 June the UN recognises the solstices and equinoxes as symbols of fertility, food production and shared cultural heritage.

    • International Day of Yoga

      Awareness

      The International Day of Yoga on 21 June raises awareness of the health benefits of yoga and encourages healthier ways of living.

    • Pollinator Week

      Awareness21 to 27 June 2027

      An international week in June that celebrates pollinators such as bees, butterflies and birds and promotes action to protect them.

    • World Giraffe Day

      Awareness

      Held on 21 June, the longest day in the northern hemisphere, to raise awareness of giraffes and the threats they face.

    • World Hydrography Day

      Awareness

      Marked on 21 June to raise awareness of hydrography, the survey and charting of seas and waterways that keeps shipping safe.

  198. Tuesday 22 June 2027

    • World Rainforest Day

      Awareness

      Held on 22 June, World Rainforest Day highlights the role of rainforests in the climate and biodiversity, and calls for their protection.

  199. Wednesday 23 June 2027

  200. Thursday 24 June 2027

  201. Friday 25 June 2027

    • Day of the Seafarer

      Awareness

      The Day of the Seafarer on 25 June recognises the contribution seafarers make to world trade and the global economy.

  202. Saturday 26 June 2027

  203. Sunday 27 June 2027

  204. Tuesday 29 June 2027

    • International Day of the Tropics

      Awareness

      The International Day of the Tropics on 29 June highlights the diverse ecosystems and cultures of tropical regions and the challenges they face.

  205. Wednesday 30 June 2027

    • End of Financial Year (Australia)

      Commercial and retail

      The last day of the Australian income year on 30 June, when many businesses close their books and retailers run sales.

    • International Asteroid Day

      Awareness

      International Asteroid Day on 30 June raises public awareness of the risk of asteroid impacts and how the world would respond.

    • International Day of Parliamentarism

      Awareness

      The International Day of Parliamentarism on 30 June celebrates parliaments and their role in upholding the rule of law and human rights.

  206. July 2027

  207. Thursday 1 July 2027

    • Canada Day

      Religious and cultural

      Canada Day on 1 July is Canada's national day, marking Confederation in 1867.

    • Coming of the Light

      Religious and cultural

      A Torres Strait Islander festival on 1 July marking the arrival of the London Missionary Society on Erub (Darnley Island) in 1871.

    • Kidney Action Week

      Awareness1 to 7 July 2027

      Kidney Health Australia's awareness week urging people to check their risk of kidney disease, held from 1 to 7 July in 2026.

  208. Saturday 3 July 2027

    • International Day of Cooperatives

      Awareness

      The International Day of Cooperatives, on the first Saturday of July, celebrates member-owned businesses and their role in fair and inclusive economies.

  209. Sunday 4 July 2027

    • NAIDOC Week

      Religious and cultural4 to 11 July 2027

      A week in early July, from the first to the second Sunday, celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

  210. Tuesday 6 July 2027

    • World Rural Development Day

      Awareness

      World Rural Development Day on 6 July draws attention to sustainable development in rural areas, where much of the world lives and works.

    • World Zoonoses Day

      Awareness

      Held on 6 July, World Zoonoses Day raises awareness of diseases that pass between animals and people, marking Pasteur's first rabies vaccination in 1885.

  211. Wednesday 7 July 2027

    • World Kiswahili Language Day

      Awareness

      World Kiswahili Language Day on 7 July celebrates Kiswahili, spoken by more than 200 million people across East, Central and Southern Africa.

  212. Sunday 11 July 2027

    • International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica

      Awareness

      On 11 July the UN remembers the victims of the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica and works to counter denial and prevent future genocides.

    • National Diabetes Week

      Awareness11 to 17 July 2027

      Diabetes Australia's annual awareness week in July, held from 12 to 18 July in 2026, focusing on living with and detecting diabetes.

    • World Horse Day

      Awareness

      World Horse Day on 11 July celebrates the long partnership between people and horses and calls attention to their welfare.

    • World Population Day

      Awareness

      World Population Day on 11 July focuses attention on population issues and their links to development, health and the environment.

  213. Monday 12 July 2027

  214. Thursday 15 July 2027

    • World Youth Skills Day

      Awareness

      World Youth Skills Day on 15 July highlights the value of giving young people skills for work, decent jobs and enterprise.

  215. Saturday 17 July 2027

    • National Moth Week

      Awareness17 to 25 July 2027

      A global citizen science week in late July when people record moths and learn about their role in nature.

  216. Sunday 18 July 2027

    • Nelson Mandela International Day

      Awareness

      Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July, his birthday, encourages people to take action in their communities in his honour.

  217. Tuesday 20 July 2027

    • International Moon Day

      Awareness

      International Moon Day on 20 July marks the first human landing on the Moon in 1969 and promotes sustainable lunar exploration.

    • World Chess Day

      Awareness

      World Chess Day on 20 July celebrates chess as a game that builds goodwill, dialogue and cooperation between people.

  218. Thursday 22 July 2027

    • World Brain Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 22 July that raises awareness of brain health and neurological conditions.

  219. Friday 23 July 2027

    • Schools Tree Day

      Awareness

      Planet Ark's tree planting day for schools and early learning centres, held on the Friday before National Tree Day in late July.

  220. Saturday 24 July 2027

    • International Self-Care Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 24 July that promotes self-care as part of good health. The date reflects self-care being practised 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  221. Sunday 25 July 2027

    • DonateLife Week

      Awareness25 July to 1 August 2027

      Australia's national week encouraging people to register as organ and tissue donors, held from 26 July to 2 August in 2026.

    • International Bog Day

      Awareness

      A day on the fourth Sunday of July that raises awareness of peatlands, their benefits and the threats they face.

    • International Day for Judicial Well-being

      Awareness

      The International Day for Judicial Well-being on 25 July recognises that the wellbeing of judges supports fair, independent and effective justice.

    • International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent

      Awareness

      On 25 July the UN recognises the contributions of women and girls of African descent and the discrimination they still face.

    • National Pain Week

      Awareness25 to 30 July 2027

      Chronic Pain Australia's annual week of advocacy and awareness about living with chronic pain, held late in July, 26 to 31 July in 2026.

    • National Tree Day (Australia)

      Awareness

      Planet Ark's national tree planting day, held on the last Sunday of July, when communities plant native trees and shrubs at local sites.

    • World Drowning Prevention Day

      Awareness

      World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July highlights the toll of drowning on families and communities and promotes ways to prevent it.

  222. Monday 26 July 2027

  223. Wednesday 28 July 2027

    • World Hepatitis Day

      Awareness

      World Hepatitis Day on 28 July raises awareness of viral hepatitis and calls for a stronger global response.

  224. Thursday 29 July 2027

    • Global Tiger Day

      Awareness

      Held on 29 July, Global Tiger Day raises awareness of wild tigers and efforts to protect them and their habitats.

  225. Friday 30 July 2027

    • International Day of Friendship

      Awareness

      The International Day of Friendship on 30 July celebrates friendship between people, cultures and countries as a foundation for peace.

    • World Day against Trafficking in Persons

      Awareness

      The World Day against Trafficking in Persons on 30 July raises awareness of human trafficking and calls for better protection of victims.

  226. Saturday 31 July 2027

    • World Ranger Day

      Awareness

      Held on 31 July, World Ranger Day honours rangers killed or injured on duty and recognises their work protecting nature and cultural heritage.

  227. August 2027

  228. Sunday 1 August 2027

    • World Breastfeeding Week

      Awareness1 to 7 August 2027

      World Breastfeeding Week, 1 to 7 August, promotes breastfeeding and the support families need from communities, employers and governments.

    • World Lung Cancer Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 1 August that raises awareness of lung cancer risks, screening and treatment.

  229. Monday 2 August 2027

    • Bank Holiday (NSW)

      Public holidays

      A bank holiday in New South Wales on the first Monday in August, when retail bank branches close. It is not a general public holiday.

    • Homelessness Week

      Awareness2 to 8 August 2027

      A national week in early August, coordinated by Homelessness Australia, raising awareness of homelessness and the need for housing and support.

    • Keep Australia Beautiful Week

      Awareness2 to 8 August 2027

      An August week run by Keep Australia Beautiful that encourages people to reduce litter and look after shared public spaces. In 2026 it ran from 3 to 9 August.

    • Loneliness Awareness Week (Australia)

      Awareness2 to 8 August 2027

      An August week run by Ending Loneliness Together to raise awareness of loneliness and encourage social connection in Australia.

    • National Stroke Week

      Awareness2 to 8 August 2027

      The Stroke Foundation's annual awareness week in August teaching the signs of stroke, held from 3 to 9 August in 2026.

    • Picnic Day (Northern Territory)

      Public holidays

      A Northern Territory public holiday on the first Monday in August. It falls on 2 August 2027.

  230. Wednesday 4 August 2027

  231. Thursday 5 August 2027

    • Jeans for Genes Day (Australia)

      Awareness

      An annual day in early August when Australians wear jeans to raise money for children's genetic disease research, held on 6 August in 2026.

  232. Friday 6 August 2027

  233. Sunday 8 August 2027

    • Qixi Festival

      Religious and cultural

      Qixi, sometimes called Chinese Valentine's Day, falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, usually in August.

  234. Monday 9 August 2027

  235. Tuesday 10 August 2027

    • World Lion Day

      Awareness

      Held on 10 August, World Lion Day raises awareness of the decline of wild lions and gathers support for their conservation.

  236. Wednesday 11 August 2027

    • Royal Queensland Show Day (Ekka)

      Public holidays

      A public holiday in the Brisbane area on the Wednesday of the Royal Queensland Show, known as the Ekka. It falls on 11 August 2027.

    • World Steelpan Day

      Awareness

      World Steelpan Day on 11 August celebrates the steelpan, the musical instrument from Trinidad and Tobago, and its cultural importance.

  237. Thursday 12 August 2027

    • International Youth Day

      Awareness

      International Youth Day on 12 August highlights the role of young people in building fair and sustainable societies.

    • Tisha B'Av

      Religious and cultural

      Tisha B'Av is the Jewish fast day on 9 Av mourning the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem and other tragedies.

    • World Elephant Day

      Awareness

      Marked on 12 August, World Elephant Day draws attention to threats facing Asian and African elephants, such as poaching and habitat loss.

  238. Saturday 14 August 2027

    • National Science Week (Australia)

      Awareness14 to 22 August 2027

      Australia's annual celebration of science and technology each August, with thousands of public events. Dates are 15 to 23 August 2026 and 14 to 22 August 2027.

  239. Sunday 15 August 2027

    • Assumption of Mary

      Religious and cultural

      The Assumption of Mary on 15 August is the Catholic feast celebrating Mary being taken up into heaven, a holy day of obligation.

  240. Monday 16 August 2027

    • Brain Injury Awareness Week (Australia)

      Awareness16 to 22 August 2027

      An annual awareness week each August about acquired brain injury and the people living with it, held from 17 to 23 August in 2026.

  241. Tuesday 17 August 2027

    • Raksha Bandhan

      Religious and cultural

      Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival in August celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters with a protective thread.

  242. Thursday 19 August 2027

    • Daffodil Day (Australia)

      Awareness

      Cancer Council's national day of fundraising and awareness for cancer research, held each August, with 2026 falling on Thursday 20 August.

    • World Humanitarian Day

      Awareness

      World Humanitarian Day on 19 August honours aid workers and calls for the protection of people who deliver humanitarian help.

  243. Friday 20 August 2027

    • World Mosquito Day

      Awareness

      Held on 20 August, World Mosquito Day marks Sir Ronald Ross's 1897 discovery that mosquitoes transmit malaria, and highlights mosquito borne diseases.

  244. Saturday 21 August 2027

  245. Sunday 22 August 2027

  246. Monday 23 August 2027

  247. Wednesday 25 August 2027

    • Janmashtami

      Religious and cultural

      Janmashtami is the Hindu festival in August or September celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.

  248. Thursday 26 August 2027

    • Red Nose Day (Australia)

      Awareness

      Red Nose Australia's annual fundraising day on the fourth Thursday of August, supporting research and bereavement services for sudden infant death.

  249. Friday 27 August 2027

    • Wear It Purple Day

      Awareness

      Held on the last Friday of August, a day when schools and workplaces wear purple to support LGBTIQA+ young people.

    • World Lake Day

      Awareness

      World Lake Day on 27 August raises awareness of lakes and the need to manage and protect them sustainably.

  250. Saturday 28 August 2027

    • Children's Book Week (Australia)

      Awareness28 August to 3 September 2027

      The Children's Book Council of Australia's annual August week celebrating Australian books and reading, known for school costume parades. In 2026 it ran from 22 to 28 August.

    • International Bat Night

      Awareness28 to 29 August 2027

      A celebration of bats on the last full weekend of August, with bat walks and talks across Europe and the UK.

  251. Sunday 29 August 2027

  252. Monday 30 August 2027

  253. Tuesday 31 August 2027

  254. September 2027

  255. Wednesday 1 September 2027

    • Indigenous Literacy Day

      Awareness

      Held on the first Wednesday of September to celebrate First Nations stories and languages and raise funds for literacy in remote communities.

    • National Asthma Week

      Awareness1 to 7 September 2027

      Australia's annual asthma awareness week, held from 1 to 7 September, promoting better asthma care and management.

    • National Wattle Day

      Religious and cultural

      Held on 1 September, the first day of spring, to celebrate the golden wattle, Australia's national floral emblem.

  256. Saturday 4 September 2027

    • Ganesh Chaturthi

      Religious and cultural

      Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival in late summer honouring Lord Ganesh, remover of obstacles.

    • International Vulture Awareness Day

      Awareness

      Held on the first Saturday of September to raise awareness of vultures, their role in nature and the threats they face.

  257. Sunday 5 September 2027

  258. Monday 6 September 2027

    • Women's Health Week (Australia)

      Awareness6 to 10 September 2027

      Jean Hailes for Women's Health's annual week of events and information on women's health, held each September, 7 to 11 September in 2026.

  259. Tuesday 7 September 2027

    • International Day of Clean Air for blue skies

      Awareness

      The International Day of Clean Air for blue skies on 7 September calls for faster action to cut air pollution for health and climate.

    • International Day of Police Cooperation

      Awareness

      The International Day of Police Cooperation on 7 September highlights the value of international cooperation between police forces.

    • National Threatened Species Day

      Awareness

      Held on 7 September, the date the last known thylacine died in 1936, to raise awareness of Australian plants and animals at risk of extinction.

    • World Duchenne Awareness Day

      Awareness

      World Duchenne Awareness Day on 7 September raises awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and the needs of people with rare diseases.

  260. Wednesday 8 September 2027

    • International Literacy Day

      Awareness

      International Literacy Day on 8 September highlights literacy as a human right and the millions of people who still cannot read and write.

    • World Physiotherapy Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 8 September highlighting how physiotherapists help people stay active and independent.

  261. Thursday 9 September 2027

    • International Day to Protect Education from Attack

      Awareness

      On 9 September the UN calls for schools, students and teachers to be protected from attack during conflict.

    • R U OK? Day

      Awareness

      A national day of action on the second Thursday of September that encourages Australians to check in with people who may be struggling.

  262. Friday 10 September 2027

    • World Suicide Prevention Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 10 September that raises awareness that suicide can be prevented and encourages action to reduce it.

  263. Sunday 12 September 2027

    • Onam

      Religious and cultural

      Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrated in August or September with flower carpets and a large vegetarian feast.

    • United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation

      Awareness

      On 12 September the UN celebrates cooperation and the sharing of solutions between developing countries of the Global South.

  264. Monday 13 September 2027

    • World Sepsis Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 13 September that raises awareness of sepsis, how to prevent it and the need for early treatment.

  265. Wednesday 15 September 2027

    • International Day of Democracy

      Awareness

      The International Day of Democracy on 15 September is a chance to review the state of democracy around the world.

    • Mid-Autumn Festival

      Religious and cultural

      The Mid-Autumn Festival, on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, celebrates the harvest moon with mooncakes and lanterns.

    • World Lymphoma Awareness Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 15 September that raises awareness of lymphoma symptoms, diagnosis and life with the disease.

  266. Thursday 16 September 2027

  267. Friday 17 September 2027

    • World Patient Safety Day

      Awareness

      World Patient Safety Day on 17 September promotes action to make health care safer for patients everywhere.

  268. Saturday 18 September 2027

    • International Equal Pay Day

      Awareness

      International Equal Pay Day on 18 September calls for equal pay for work of equal value.

    • International Red Panda Day

      Awareness

      Held on the third Saturday of September to celebrate red pandas and raise support for protecting them in the wild.

  269. Monday 20 September 2027

    • Dementia Action Week (Australia)

      Awareness20 to 26 September 2027

      Dementia Australia's national awareness week each September, running from 21 to 27 September in 2026, encouraging open conversation about dementia.

    • National Week of Deaf People

      Awareness20 to 26 September 2027

      A September week hosted by Deaf Australia celebrating Deaf communities, Auslan, Deaf culture and history.

    • World Cleanup Day

      Awareness

      World Cleanup Day on 20 September encourages communities everywhere to clean up litter and manage waste sustainably.

  270. Tuesday 21 September 2027

    • International Day of Peace

      Awareness

      The International Day of Peace on 21 September promotes peace as a human right and calls for a day of non-violence and ceasefire.

    • World Alzheimer's Day

      Awareness

      A global awareness day for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, held on 21 September each year.

  271. Wednesday 22 September 2027

    • World Rhino Day

      Awareness

      Held on 22 September, World Rhino Day celebrates all five rhino species and supports efforts to protect them.

  272. Thursday 23 September 2027

    • Bi Visibility Day

      Awareness

      A day on 23 September celebrating bisexual people and challenging bi erasure.

    • International Day of Sign Languages

      Awareness

      The International Day of Sign Languages on 23 September promotes the recognition of sign languages and the rights of deaf people.

  273. Friday 24 September 2027

    • AFL Grand Final Friday

      Public holidays

      A Victorian public holiday on the Friday before the AFL Grand Final, usually the last Friday in September. The 2027 date depends on the AFL schedule.

    • World Gorilla Day

      Awareness

      Held on 24 September, World Gorilla Day celebrates gorillas and encourages action to protect them in the wild.

  274. Saturday 25 September 2027

    • World Lung Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 25 September that promotes lung health and action on air pollution, smoking and access to care.

    • World Pharmacists Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 25 September recognising the role of pharmacists in health care.

  275. Sunday 26 September 2027

    • International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

      Awareness

      On 26 September the UN raises awareness of the threat nuclear weapons pose and calls for a world free of them.

    • World Contraception Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 26 September that promotes awareness of contraception and informed choices about sexual health.

    • World Environmental Health Day

      Awareness

      Held on 26 September to highlight the work of environmental health professionals in protecting communities from health hazards.

    • World Rivers Day

      Awareness

      Held on the fourth Sunday of September, World Rivers Day celebrates rivers and encourages people to help protect and restore them.

  276. Monday 27 September 2027

    • King's Birthday (Western Australia)

      Public holidays

      Western Australia's King's Birthday public holiday, set each year by the state and usually held in late September. It falls on 27 September 2027.

    • World Tourism Day

      Awareness

      World Tourism Day on 27 September highlights the role of tourism in jobs, culture and sustainable development.

  277. Tuesday 28 September 2027

    • International Day for Universal Access to Information

      Awareness

      On 28 September the UN promotes everyone's right to seek, receive and share information.

    • World Rabies Day

      Awareness

      Marked on 28 September, World Rabies Day raises awareness of rabies prevention, including dog vaccination, and supports the goal of ending human deaths from the disease.

  278. Wednesday 29 September 2027

  279. Thursday 30 September 2027

    • International Translation Day

      Awareness

      International Translation Day on 30 September pays tribute to translators, interpreters and other language professionals.

    • Navratri

      Religious and cultural30 September to 8 October 2027

      Navratri is a nine-night Hindu festival in autumn honouring the goddess Durga, famous for Garba and Dandiya dancing.

    • World Maritime Day

      Awareness

      World Maritime Day, held in late September, celebrates shipping and the seafarers who carry more than 80 per cent of world trade.

  280. October 2027

  281. Friday 1 October 2027

    • International Coffee Day

      Awareness

      International Coffee Day on 1 October celebrates coffee and calls for a fairer and more sustainable coffee sector for growers.

    • International Day of Older Persons

      Awareness

      The International Day of Older Persons on 1 October celebrates older people's contributions and looks at the challenges of an ageing world.

    • World Vegetarian Day

      Awareness

      Held on 1 October each year to promote the benefits of a vegetarian diet, and opens Vegetarian Awareness Month.

  282. Saturday 2 October 2027

    • International Day of Non-Violence

      Awareness

      The International Day of Non-Violence on 2 October, Gandhi's birthday, promotes non-violence through education and public awareness.

    • Queensland Mental Health Week

      Awareness2 to 10 October 2027

      A statewide week of events in early October, aligned with World Mental Health Day, promoting mental health and wellbeing in Queensland.

    • Rosh Hashanah

      Religious and cultural2 to 3 October 2027

      Rosh Hashanah is the two-day Jewish New Year, usually in September or early October.

  283. Monday 4 October 2027

    • King's Birthday (Queensland)

      Public holidays

      Queensland's King's Birthday public holiday, held on the first Monday in October rather than in June as in most other states.

    • Labour Day (NSW, ACT and SA)

      Public holidays

      The Labour Day public holiday in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and South Australia, held on the first Monday in October.

    • World Animal Day

      Awareness

      An international day on 4 October, the feast of St Francis of Assisi, to raise the status of animals and improve welfare standards.

    • World Architecture Day

      Awareness

      World Architecture Day falls on the first Monday in October and focuses attention on architecture and the built environment, on 5 October in 2026.

    • World Habitat Day

      Awareness

      World Habitat Day, on the first Monday of October, looks at the state of towns and cities and everyone's right to adequate shelter.

    • World Investor Week

      Awareness4 to 10 October 2027

      A global campaign week in early October promoting investor education and protection, including warnings about scams.

    • World Space Week

      Awareness4 to 10 October 2027

      World Space Week, 4 to 10 October, celebrates the benefits of space science and technology and inspires students to explore it.

  284. Tuesday 5 October 2027

    • World Meningitis Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 5 October each year to raise awareness of meningitis, its warning signs and the goal of defeating it by 2030.

    • World Teachers' Day

      Awareness

      World Teachers' Day on 5 October celebrates teachers and looks at the support they need to do their jobs well.

  285. Wednesday 6 October 2027

    • International Geodiversity Day

      Awareness

      A UNESCO day on 6 October that celebrates the variety of rocks, minerals, landscapes and natural processes that shape the planet.

    • World Cerebral Palsy Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 6 October to recognise and act for the millions of people living with cerebral palsy.

  286. Thursday 7 October 2027

    • World Cotton Day

      Awareness

      World Cotton Day on 7 October raises the profile of cotton and its importance to farmers, trade and development.

  287. Saturday 9 October 2027

    • Baby Loss Awareness Week

      Awareness9 to 15 October 2027

      A week from 9 to 15 October that remembers babies who have died and raises awareness of pregnancy and baby loss.

    • Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

      Religious and cultural

      Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, is the Hindu festival on the day after Navratri celebrating the victory of good over evil.

    • World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

      Awareness

      Held on the second Saturday in October, this day calls for better hospice and palliative care services around the world.

    • World Migratory Bird Day (October)

      Awareness

      The October edition of World Migratory Bird Day, on the second Saturday of the month, celebrates migratory birds and the habitats they rely on.

    • World Post Day

      Awareness

      World Post Day on 9 October celebrates postal services and their role in daily life, business and national development.

  288. Sunday 10 October 2027

    • Anti-Poverty Week

      Awareness10 to 16 October 2027

      A national week in October, around the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October, focused on poverty and hardship in Australia.

    • National Carers Week (Australia)

      Awareness10 to 16 October 2027

      A week in October recognising and celebrating the unpaid carers who support family members and friends across Australia.

    • OCD Awareness Week

      Awareness10 to 16 October 2027

      An international week in October that challenges myths about obsessive compulsive disorder and helps people find effective treatment.

    • World Mental Health Day

      Awareness

      A global day, held every 10 October, for raising awareness of mental health and pushing for better support and care everywhere.

  289. Monday 11 October 2027

    • International Day of the Girl Child

      Awareness

      The International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October highlights the challenges girls face and promotes their rights and empowerment.

    • Yom Kippur

      Religious and cultural

      Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish year, marked by a 25-hour fast.

  290. Tuesday 12 October 2027

    • Ada Lovelace Day

      Awareness

      An international day on the second Tuesday of October celebrating women in science, technology, engineering and maths, on 13 October 2026.

    • World Arthritis Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 12 October that raises awareness of arthritis and other rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

  291. Wednesday 13 October 2027

  292. Thursday 14 October 2027

    • International E-Waste Day

      Awareness

      Held on 14 October to encourage people to repair, reuse and properly recycle old electrical and electronic items.

    • World Sight Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the second Thursday of October that draws attention to blindness, vision loss and access to eye care.

    • World Standards Day

      Awareness

      Held on 14 October each year to recognise the experts who write the international standards used by business and government.

  293. Friday 15 October 2027

    • Global Handwashing Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 15 October promoting handwashing with soap as a simple way to prevent disease.

    • International Day of Rural Women

      Awareness

      The International Day of Rural Women on 15 October recognises the vital role of rural women in farming, food security and ending rural poverty.

  294. Saturday 16 October 2027

    • International Repair Day

      Awareness

      A day on the third Saturday of October when repair cafes and fixers hold events to promote repairing rather than replacing.

    • Restart a Heart Day

      Awareness

      Restart a Heart Day on 16 October each year aims to teach as many people as possible how to do CPR and use a defibrillator.

    • Sukkot

      Religious and cultural16 to 22 October 2027

      Sukkot is a seven-day Jewish harvest festival in autumn, when families eat in temporary outdoor huts.

    • World Food Day

      Awareness

      World Food Day on 16 October promotes action against hunger and for healthy, sustainable diets for everyone.

    • World Spine Day

      Awareness

      World Spine Day on 16 October each year highlights back and neck pain and promotes good spinal health.

  295. Sunday 17 October 2027

  296. Monday 18 October 2027

    • National Bird Week (Australia)

      Awareness18 to 24 October 2027

      A week in October celebrating Australian birds, when BirdLife Australia runs the Aussie Bird Count asking people to spend 20 minutes counting birds near them.

    • National Water Week (Australia)

      Awareness18 to 24 October 2027

      A week in October that encourages Australians to value water and use it wisely, with events run by water utilities, councils and schools.

    • World Menopause Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 18 October that raises awareness of the menopause and the support available to improve health at midlife.

  297. Wednesday 20 October 2027

    • Global Ethics Day

      Awareness

      Held on the third Wednesday of October to encourage people and organisations to talk about ethics in public life and business.

    • World Osteoporosis Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 20 October that raises awareness of osteoporosis, bone health and the prevention of fractures.