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  1. October 2026

  2. Monday 19 October 2026

    • Navratri

      Religious and cultural11 to 19 October 2026

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

  3. Tuesday 20 October 2026

    • 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.

  4. Thursday 22 October 2026

  5. Friday 23 October 2026

  6. Saturday 24 October 2026

    • 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. 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.

  8. Tuesday 27 October 2026

  9. 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.

  10. Thursday 29 October 2026

    • 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 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.

  11. Saturday 31 October 2026

    • 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.

  12. November 2026

  13. 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.

  14. Monday 2 November 2026

  15. Thursday 5 November 2026

    • World Tsunami Awareness Day

      Awareness

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

  16. Friday 6 November 2026

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. Wednesday 11 November 2026

    • 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. Sunday 15 November 2026

  25. 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.

  26. Wednesday 18 November 2026

  27. 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.

  28. Friday 20 November 2026

    • Africa Industrialization Day

      Awareness

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

    • 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. Wednesday 25 November 2026

  33. 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.

  34. Friday 27 November 2026

  35. Sunday 29 November 2026

  36. Monday 30 November 2026

  37. December 2026

  38. 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.

  39. Wednesday 2 December 2026

  40. Thursday 3 December 2026

  41. Friday 4 December 2026

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. Wednesday 9 December 2026

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. Saturday 12 December 2026

  49. Monday 14 December 2026

  50. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. Saturday 19 December 2026

  53. Sunday 20 December 2026

  54. 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.

  55. 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.

    • International Anti-Cybercrime Day

      Awareness

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

  56. 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.

  57. Sunday 27 December 2026

  58. 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.

  59. January 2027

  60. 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.

  61. 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.

  62. 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.

  63. 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.

  64. 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.

  65. 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.

  66. Monday 25 January 2027

    • 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.

  67. 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.

  68. Wednesday 27 January 2027

  69. Thursday 28 January 2027

  70. Saturday 30 January 2027

  71. 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.

  72. February 2027

  73. 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.

  74. 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.

  75. 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.

  76. Saturday 6 February 2027

  77. 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.

  78. 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.

  79. 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.

  80. 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.

  81. Friday 12 February 2027

  82. Saturday 13 February 2027

    • 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.

  83. Sunday 14 February 2027

    • Valentine's Day

      Commercial and retail

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

  84. 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.

  85. 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.

  86. 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.

  87. 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.

  88. 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.

  89. 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.

  90. 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.

  91. March 2027

  92. Monday 1 March 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.

  93. 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.

  94. 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.

  95. Friday 5 March 2027

  96. 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.

  97. Monday 8 March 2027

    • 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.

  98. 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.

  99. 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.

  100. 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.

  101. Sunday 14 March 2027

    • 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.

  102. 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.

    • 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.

  103. 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.

  104. 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.

  105. 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.

  106. 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.

  107. 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.

  108. 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.

  109. 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.

  110. Wednesday 24 March 2027

  111. Thursday 25 March 2027

  112. 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.

  113. Saturday 27 March 2027

    • 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.

  114. 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.

  115. 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.

  116. Wednesday 31 March 2027

  117. April 2027

  118. 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.

  119. Sunday 4 April 2027

  120. 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.

  121. Tuesday 6 April 2027

  122. Wednesday 7 April 2027

  123. 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.

  124. 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.

  125. Monday 12 April 2027

  126. 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.

  127. 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.

  128. Saturday 17 April 2027

    • World Hemophilia Day

      Awareness

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

  129. Sunday 18 April 2027

  130. 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.

  131. 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.

  132. Wednesday 21 April 2027

  133. 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.

  134. 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.

  135. Saturday 24 April 2027

  136. Sunday 25 April 2027

    • 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.

  137. Monday 26 April 2027

  138. Wednesday 28 April 2027

  139. 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.

  140. 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.

  141. May 2027

  142. Sunday 2 May 2027

    • 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.

  143. Monday 3 May 2027

    • 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.

  144. 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.

  145. Wednesday 5 May 2027

    • 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.

  146. 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.

  147. Saturday 8 May 2027

  148. 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.

    • 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.

  149. 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.

  150. 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.

  151. 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.

    • 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.

  152. Monday 17 May 2027

  153. 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.

  154. 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.

  155. 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.

    • Vesak (Buddha Day)

      Religious and cultural

      Vesak, recognised by the UN, is the most sacred Buddhist festival, held at the full moon in May.

    • 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.

  156. Friday 21 May 2027

  157. Saturday 22 May 2027

  158. 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.

  159. 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.

  160. 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.

  161. Thursday 27 May 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.

  162. 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.

  163. 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.

  164. Monday 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.

  165. June 2027

  166. 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.

  167. Thursday 3 June 2027

    • 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.

  168. Friday 4 June 2027

  169. Saturday 5 June 2027

  170. 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.

  171. Monday 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.

  172. 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.

  173. 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.

  174. Thursday 10 June 2027

  175. 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.

  176. 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.

  177. 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.

  178. Monday 14 June 2027

    • 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.

    • 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.

  179. Tuesday 15 June 2027

  180. Wednesday 16 June 2027

  181. Thursday 17 June 2027

  182. Friday 18 June 2027

  183. Saturday 19 June 2027

  184. 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.

  185. Monday 21 June 2027

  186. 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.

  187. Wednesday 23 June 2027

  188. Thursday 24 June 2027

  189. 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.

  190. Saturday 26 June 2027

  191. Sunday 27 June 2027

  192. 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.

  193. Wednesday 30 June 2027

    • 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.

  194. July 2027

  195. Thursday 1 July 2027

    • Canada Day

      Religious and cultural

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

  196. 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.

  197. 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.

  198. 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.

  199. Sunday 11 July 2027

  200. Monday 12 July 2027

  201. 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.

  202. 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.

  203. 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.

  204. Thursday 22 July 2027

    • World Brain Day

      Awareness

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

  205. 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.

  206. Sunday 25 July 2027

  207. 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.

  208. 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.

  209. 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.

  210. 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.

  211. August 2027

  212. 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.

  213. Friday 6 August 2027

  214. 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.

  215. Monday 9 August 2027

  216. 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.

  217. Wednesday 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.

  218. 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.

  219. 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.

  220. 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.

  221. Thursday 19 August 2027

    • World Humanitarian Day

      Awareness

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

  222. 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.

  223. Saturday 21 August 2027

  224. Sunday 22 August 2027

  225. Monday 23 August 2027

  226. Wednesday 25 August 2027

    • Janmashtami

      Religious and cultural

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

  227. Friday 27 August 2027

    • World Lake Day

      Awareness

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

  228. Saturday 28 August 2027

    • 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.

  229. Sunday 29 August 2027

  230. Monday 30 August 2027

  231. Tuesday 31 August 2027

  232. September 2027

  233. Saturday 4 September 2027

    • Ganesh Chaturthi

      Religious and cultural

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

  234. Sunday 5 September 2027

  235. Tuesday 7 September 2027

  236. 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.

  237. Thursday 9 September 2027

  238. 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.

  239. 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.

  240. 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.

  241. 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.

  242. Thursday 16 September 2027

  243. 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.

  244. Saturday 18 September 2027

  245. Monday 20 September 2027

    • World Cleanup Day

      Awareness

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

  246. 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.

  247. 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.

  248. 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.

  249. Friday 24 September 2027

    • World Gorilla Day

      Awareness

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

  250. 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.

  251. Sunday 26 September 2027

  252. Monday 27 September 2027

    • World Tourism Day

      Awareness

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

  253. 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.

  254. Wednesday 29 September 2027

  255. 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.

  256. October 2027

  257. 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.

  258. 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.

    • Rosh Hashanah

      Religious and cultural2 to 3 October 2027

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

  259. Monday 4 October 2027

    • 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 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.

  260. 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.

  261. Wednesday 6 October 2027

    • World Cerebral Palsy Day

      Awareness

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

  262. 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.

  263. 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.

  264. Sunday 10 October 2027

    • 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.

  265. 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.

  266. 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.

  267. Wednesday 13 October 2027

  268. Thursday 14 October 2027

    • 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.

  269. 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.

  270. 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.

  271. Sunday 17 October 2027

  272. Monday 18 October 2027

    • 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.