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  1. October 2026

  2. 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.

  3. Thursday 22 October 2026

  4. Friday 23 October 2026

  5. 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.

  6. Sunday 25 October 2026

    • 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.

  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.

    • Omani Youth Day

      Religious and cultural

      Omani Youth Day, held every year on 26 October, recognises the role of young people in Oman's development, with events led by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth.

  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 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.

  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.

    • World Savings Day

      Awareness

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

  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

    • 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.

  15. 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.

    • UAE Flag Day

      Religious and cultural

      UAE Flag Day on 3 November marks the anniversary of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed becoming President, with the national flag raised across the country at 11am.

  16. Wednesday 4 November 2026

    • Sharjah International Book Fair

      Religious and cultural4 to 15 November 2026

      Sharjah International Book Fair is one of the region's largest book events; the 45th edition runs at Expo Centre Sharjah from 4 to 15 November 2026.

  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. 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 over five days in October or November by Hindus, Jains and some Sikhs and Buddhists; the main day in 2026 is 8 November.

    • Gulf Diabetes Week

      Awareness8 to 14 November 2026

      A week of diabetes awareness from 8 to 14 November, run across the Gulf states by the Gulf Health Council and ending on World Diabetes Day.

    • International Day of Radiology

      Awareness

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

  20. 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.

    • 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. Saturday 14 November 2026

    • World Diabetes Day

      Awareness

      World Diabetes Day on 14 November is the world's largest diabetes awareness campaign, led by the International Diabetes Federation and recognised by the United Nations.

  26. Sunday 15 November 2026

  27. 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.

  28. Wednesday 18 November 2026

  29. Thursday 19 November 2026

    • International Men's Day

      Awareness

      International Men's Day on 19 November each year looks at the wellbeing of men and boys, the issues they face and the positive contribution they 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.

  30. Friday 20 November 2026

    • Africa Industrialization Day

      Awareness

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

    • Oman National Day

      Public holidays

      Oman's National Day is on 20 November, the date set by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in 2025, and is marked with a public holiday.

    • 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. Wednesday 25 November 2026

  35. 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.

  36. Friday 27 November 2026

  37. Sunday 29 November 2026

  38. Monday 30 November 2026

  39. December 2026

  40. Tuesday 1 December 2026

    • Bahraini Women's Day

      Awareness

      Bahraini Women's Day, held every year on 1 December, recognises the part women play in Bahrain's national development; it was launched in 2008.

    • 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

      Held every 1 December since 1988, World AIDS Day raises awareness of HIV, supports people living with it and remembers those who have died.

  41. Wednesday 2 December 2026

  42. Thursday 3 December 2026

  43. Friday 4 December 2026

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. Wednesday 9 December 2026

  48. 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.

  49. Friday 11 December 2026

    • International Mountain Day

      Awareness

      A United Nations day on 11 December highlighting the importance of mountains and the people, wildlife and water that depend on them.

  50. Saturday 12 December 2026

  51. Monday 14 December 2026

  52. 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.

  53. Wednesday 16 December 2026

    • Bahrain National Day and Accession Day

      Public holidays16 to 17 December 2026

      Bahrain marks its National Day and the anniversary of His Majesty the King's accession to the throne on 16 and 17 December, a two-day official holiday.

  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.

    • Qatar National Day

      Public holidays

      Qatar National Day on 18 December marks the unification of Qatar in 1878 under its founder, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani.

  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.

    • 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. Sunday 27 December 2026

  61. 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.

  62. January 2027

  63. 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.

  64. Tuesday 5 January 2027

    • Isra and Mi'raj

      Religious and cultural

      Isra and Mi'raj falls on 27 Rajab and recalls the Prophet Muhammad's night journey and ascension; it is expected around 5 January 2027.

  65. 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.

  66. Monday 11 January 2027

    • Oman Accession Day

      Public holidays

      Oman marks 11 January as the anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's accession in 2020, with an official holiday for the public and private sectors.

  67. 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.

  68. Friday 15 January 2027

    • Gulf Children's Day

      Awareness

      Gulf Children's Day is marked by the GCC countries on 15 January each year, recognising work on children's care, health and education.

    • 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.

  69. 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.