5 June: International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Background of the Day In 2015, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), proposed the creation of an International…
4 June: International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression Background of the Day The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, observed each year on 4 June, underscores the profound impact of armed conflict on children around the…
June 3: World Bicycle Day – Celebrating the Joy of Cycling World Bicycle Day, observed every year on June 3, is the only international holiday dedicated to celebrating the many joys and benefits of cycling. This special day shines a…
June 1: Global Day of Parents Background The United Nations began focusing on family-related issues in the 1980s. In 1983, following recommendations from the Economic and Social Council, the Commission for Social Development adopted the resolution The Role of the…
26 June: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Origin of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed every year on 26 June. Established by the…
23 June United Nations Public Service Day: Celebrating Public Service Excellence Origins of the Day On 20 December 2002, the United Nations General Assembly designated 23 June as Public Service Day through resolution 57 This day was established to honor…
June 21: International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice The solstice is a remarkable astronomical event that has captivated cultures worldwide for thousands of years. On June 21, the International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice marks the…
21 June: World Music Day — Celebrating the Universal Language of Music World Music Day, also known as Fête de la Musique, is an annual global celebration held on June 21st. Also referred to as Music Day or Make Music…
1–7 September: National Nutrition Week Every year, from September 1 to September 7, India observes National Nutrition Week to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition for health and well-being. This dedicated week encourages individuals to reflect on their dietary…
1-Aug National Mountain Climbing Day: Celebrating the Spirit of Adventure Mountains are more than just majestic features of our landscape—they are vital to our planet’s geography and ecology. They define natural borders, create awe-inspiring vistas, and serve as gateways to…
16 January: World Religion Day History of the Day World Religion Day originated in October 1947 with the event “World Peace Through World Religion”, held at the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland, Maine. This gathering featured a keynote address by…
April 30: International Jazz Day – Celebrating the Soul of Jazz Worldwide International Jazz Day, observed every year on April 30, is a global celebration honoring jazz music and its profound influence on culture, society, and intercultural dialogue. Officially proclaimed…
28 April: World Day for Safety and Health at Work Background The World Day for Safety and Health at Work was established in 2003 by the International Labour Organization (ILO) as a global initiative to promote the prevention of occupational…
April 26: World Intellectual Property Day Each year on April 26, World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated to underscore the vital role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in promoting innovation and creativity around the globe. The United States Patent…
26 April: International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day On April 26, 1986, a catastrophic explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant released massive amounts of radioactive contamination across vast regions of the former Soviet Union. The most severely affected areas included…
