World/International Awareness Days


The following World days list are observed to be commemorative days which are helpful to different organizations, government and groups who focus on spreading awareness on issues.

The following below gets on with the World Day events calendar, which has the events that are renowned by the International council and observed by the United Nations.

World Days in January

  • 4th January
  • World Braille Day - Birth of Louis Braille‚ Inventor of the reading and writing system for blind people
  • 17th January
  • World Religion Day - To promote the idea of spiritual principles
  • 30th January
  • World Leprosy Day - To raise global awareness of dreadly disease leprosy"Joining Forces – Accelerating Progress"

World Days in February

  • 1st February
  • World Hijab Day - An open invitation to Muslim and non-Muslim women to experience the Hijab for a day
  • 2nd February
  • World Wetlands Day - Ramsar convention signed"Wetlands for our Future"
  • 4th February
  • World Cancer Day - To create awareness about cancer and to prevent it"Not beyond us"
  • 5th February
  • World Nutella Day
  • 6th February
  • International Epilepsy Day
  • 14th February
  • World Marriage Day "Love One Another"
  • 20th February
  • World Day of Social Justice - To promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty‚ unemployment and exclusion."Ending human trafficking and forced labour"
  • 20th February
  • World Information Architecture Day "Architecting Happiness"
  • 21st February
  • International Mother Language Day - To promote awareness cultural diversity and multilingualism"Inclusion in and through education: Language counts"
  • 22nd February
  • World Thinking Day - Girls think of their sibilings"Develop a global partnership for development"

World Days in March

  • 4th March
  • World Orphan Week - To develop awareness the need of food and shelter to orphans
  • 5th March
  • World Spelling Day
  • 8th March
  • International Womens Day - A day to show respect and love towards women"Equality for women is progress for all"
  • 15th March
  • World Consumer Rights Day "Make helping Consumers choose Healthy Diets"
  • 18th March
  • World Sleep Day - To raise awareness and importance of sleep disorders and sound sleep"When Sleep is Sound, Health and Happiness Abound"
  • 20th March
  • International Day of Happiness
  • 20th March
  • World Sparrow Day - To raise awareness of sparrows and other birds and to protect them from radiation and pollution"I Love Sparrows"
  • 20th March
  • World Storytelling Day - A global celebration of the art of oral storytelling"Strong Women"
  • 21st March
  • International Day Of Forests - To raise awareness and importance of forests‚ and trees "Forests and Climate Change"
  • 21st March
  • World Down Syndrome Day "My Opportunities, My Choices"
  • 21st March
  • World Glaucoma Day
  • 22nd March
  • World Water Day "Water and Sustainable Development"
  • 23rd March
  • World Meteorological Day "Climate Knowledge for Climate Action"
  • 24th March
  • World Tuberculosis Day - To raise Awareness about the disease tuberclousis"Stop TB Partnership"
  • 25th March
  • International Waffle Day - Waffles are mostly eaten on this day
  • 26th March
  • Earth Hour - To protect the planet and show commitment to the planet
  • 27th March
  • World Theatre Day

World Days in April

  • 1st April
  • International Tatting Day - To popularise this art
  • 2nd April
  • World Autism Awareness Day - Improving the lives of children and adults who suffer from the disorder"Employment: The Autism Advantage"
  • 3rd April
  • World Party Day - To share the hope for a better world
  • 5th April
  • World Pillow Fight Day - Massive pillow fights in cities around the world
  • 7th April
  • World Health Day - Awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for WHO"Food Safety"
  • 11th April
  • World Parkinson's Day - To raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease
  • 17th April
  • World Hemophilia Day - To generate awareness about inherited bleeding disorders"Building a family of support"
  • 22nd April
  • Earth Day - To denote support for environmental protection"Green Cities"
  • 23rd April
  • World Book and Copyright Day - Chance to recognise the power of books"Read the World"
  • 25th April
  • International Marconi Day - Birth anniversary of renowned inventor‚ Guglielmo Marconi
  • 25th April
  • World Veterinary Day - To advertise the veterinary career to public
  • 26th April
  • World Intellectual Property Day - To boost people’s consciousness and knowledge of intellectual property"Get Up, Stand Up. For Music"
  • 29th April
  • World Dance Day - To attract people towards the art of dance
  • 30th April
  • International Jazz Day - To know the virtues of jazz as an educational tool and force for peace

World Days in May

  • 1st May
  • International Labor Day - Is a celebration of Labours and work classes which is also considered to be Ancient European Spring Holiday"Let's value work by providing the jobless with start-up capital support"
  • 1st May
  • International Tuba Day - The Day is created to acknowledge tubist in the Musical world of Organization.
  • 3rd May
  • International Dawn Chorus Day - Let people listen to Birds songs during spring
  • 3rd May
  • World Athletics Day - Encourage and create enthusiam in youngsters towards athletics
  • 3rd May
  • World Laughter Day - Know the importance of laughter and its benefits in our life
  • 3rd May
  • World Press Freedom Day - Give respect and create awreness on freedom of speech"Let Journalism Thrive! Towards Better Reporting, Gender Equality, and Safety in the Digital Age"
  • 3rd May
  • World Run Day - Acknowledge the health benefits of running
  • 4th May
  • International Firefighters Day - Honor firefighters who keep their lifes at risk to save others
  • 5th May
  • World Asthma Day - Improve awareness on Asthma and its effects"You Can Control Your Asthma"
  • 8th May
  • World Red Cross Day - Recognise the Hardwork by Red Cross Societies on relief of war ‚disease ‚disastor ‚famine
  • 9th May
  • World Fair Trade Day - Raise awareness on fair trade and its positive impacts"Be an Agent for Change"
  • 10th May
  • World Lupus Day - Educate people and create awareness on lupus disease"Tame your wolf - tame your lupus"
  • 12th May
  • International CFS Awareness Day - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day
  • 12th May
  • International Nurses Day - Anniversary of Florence Nightingale birth ‚founder of modern nursing"Nurses: A Force for Change"
  • 15th May
  • International Day of Families - The day reflects the importance of International community attaches to families"Ensuring work family balance"
  • 17th May
  • IDAHOT - Protect LGBT rights "LGBTI Youth"
  • 17th May
  • World Baking Day - Pleadge to Bake and share with your beloved ones"Bake Brave"
  • 17th May
  • World Hypertension Day - Create awareness and protect from Hypertension"Know Your Numbers"
  • 17th May
  • World Telecommunication Day - Commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union in 1865"Telecommunications and ICTs: Drivers of innovation"
  • 18th May
  • International Museum Day - All Museums in the world participate in International Museum day to promote the role of Museums"Museums for a sustainable society"
  • 19th May
  • World Ibd Day - Raise awareness on IBD disease for a better and healthy socirty"United We Stand"
  • 21st May
  • World Anti Terrorism Day - Create global peace and prevent youth from getting misguided and entering in to terrorism
  • 22nd May
  • International Day for Biodiversity "Biodiversity for Sustainable Development"
  • 22nd May
  • International Day for Biological Diversity - Promote biological issues and protect planet earth from destruction"Biodiversity for Sustainable Development"
  • 22nd May
  • World Goth Day - Goth day celebrates the subcultural activities of Goth subculture
  • 23rd May
  • World Turtle Day - Protect and give respect to Tortoises and Turtils
  • 26th May
  • World Lindy Hop Day - Festival that encourages everyone to experience vibrant Afro American social dance
  • 27th May
  • World Multiple Sclerosis Day - Raise awareness and eliminate Multiple Sclerosis
  • 28th May
  • Amnesty International Day - Honor and protect Human rights
  • 28th May
  • World Hunger Day - Create awareness on hunger and to end hunger and poverty
  • 31st May
  • World No Tobacco Day - Raise awareness of Tobacco on human health and to prevent it"Stop illicit trade of tobacco products"

World Days in June

  • 4th June
  • International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression - Preserve rights of children against abuse
  • 4th June
  • World Naturist Day - Motto to practice and advocate social or public nudity in common places
  • 5th June
  • World Environment Day - Create awareness and protect our environment"Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care."
  • 8th June
  • World Ocean Day - Raise awareness of importance of ocean"Healthy oceans, healthy planet."
  • 13th June
  • World Doll Day - To spread the message of happiness and love around the world
  • 14th June
  • International Childrens Day - To honor children globally"Imagine Nations Through Story"
  • 14th June
  • World Blood Donor Day - Raise awareness of Blood and to thank Blood donors"Thank you for saving my life"
  • 21st June
  • World Humanist Day - Become progressive and strive for secular governance"We are humanitarian workers"
  • 23rd June
  • International Olympic Day - Commemorate the Birth of olympic games on 23 June 1894
  • 26th June
  • International Anti Drugs Day - Create awareness on Drugs and its negative impacts on people "Health is the ongoing theme of the world drug campaign"

World Days in July

  • 1st July
  • International Joke Day - People take time to make jokes which makes us laugh, entertained, fun and happy
  • 2nd July
  • World Sports Journalists Day - Encourage and support Journalist ‚urges members of sporting media to strive for excellence in their work"Role of Sports Journalism in sports Development"
  • 2nd July
  • World UFO Day - Acknowledge the existence of Unidentified Flying Objects
  • 6th July
  • World Zoonosis Day - Create awareness among Humans about Zoonosis in which Disease transmitted from animals to Human-beings
  • 7th July
  • International Day of Cooperatives - Increase awareness on co-operativeness and to resolve global issues"Choose co-operative, choose equality"
  • 11th July
  • World Population Day - Create awareness on Population issues and to create a better World"A time to reflect on population trends and related issues"
  • 17th July
  • World Nature Day - Raise awareness to protect Nature and earth"Sustainable consumption and production"
  • 20th July
  • World Jump Day - Started on July 20‚2006 when 600 Million people jumped smilultaneously
  • 25th July
  • World Youth Day - Event of young people in enchancing global societies"Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy"
  • 28th July
  • World Hepatitis Day - Raise awareness on Hepatitis and improve prevention‚ diagnosis and treatment."Hepatitis: Think Again"
  • 28th July
  • World Nature Conservation Day - Protect our Nature and raise awareness on conservation for the wellbeing of present and future generations"Raise Your Voice, Not the Sea Level."

World Days in August

  • 1st August
  • International Childfree Day - An event‚ celebrate to honor the Man and Woman for non-parent of the year.
  • 8th August
  • International Cat Day - Cat lovers deserve the love & care towards their companion.
  • 9th August
  • International Day of the World’S Indigenous People - Protect rights of the world’s indigenous population and improve their lives."Bridging the gap: implementing the rights of indigenous peoples"
  • 10th August
  • World Lion Day - Lion Day aims to protect the king of the jungle."Saving the king of beasts to save Ourselves"
  • 12th August
  • International Youth Day - Potential of the youth‚ achievements and improve ways to prevent youth issues."Youth and Mental Health"
  • 13th August
  • International Lefthanders Day - Raise awareness about benefits of using left hand.
  • 15th August
  • International Homeless Animals Day - Bring awareness about the pet over population and to provide shelter to them.
  • 19th August
  • World Humanitarian Day - It’s the day to help others in difficult situations."The World Needs More…"
  • 20th August
  • World Mosquito Day - Sir Ronald Ross discovered that malaria is caused due to female mosquitoes.

World Days in September

  • 5th September
  • International Day of Charity - Primary motto is to eradicate poverty all over the world.
  • 5th September
  • World Beard Day - People enjoying this event by inviting bearded people to home‚ to have fun.
  • 8th September
  • International Literacy Day - United voice to bring awareness about the education."Literacy and Sustainable Development"
  • 8th September
  • World Physical Therapy Day - Educate the importance of the physical therapy to fit healthy."Fit for the Future"
  • 15th September
  • International Day of Democracy - Raise awareness about democracy & promoting democracy principles"Engaging youth on democracy"
  • 15th September
  • World Lymphoma Awareness Day - To educate the people about lymphoma cancer & its causes
  • 16th September
  • World Ozone Day - Educate the people to prevent ozone layer depletion & its importance"Ozone Layer Protection: The Mission Goes On"
  • 19th September
  • International Talk Like a Pirate Day - Parodic holiday founded by Cap’n Slappy and Ol Chumbucket
  • 21st September
  • International Peace Day - Day to promote peace all over the world & abolish violence."Partnerships for Peace — Dignity for All"
  • 21st September
  • World Gratitude Day - Show gratitude to who helped you in difficult times."Grow and flourish with the young where God wants us."
  • 22nd September
  • World Carfree Day - Bring awareness about how cars affect our atmosphere.
  • 24th September
  • World Maritime Day - Identify the contribution of International Shipping & benefits all over the world."Maritime education and training"
  • 25th September
  • World Pharmacists Day - Recognise the importance of Pharmacist to this world"Pharmacists: your partners in health"
  • 27th September
  • World Tourism Day - Educate our society about tourism & its benefits"Millions of tourists, millions of opportunities"
  • 28th September
  • World Rabies Day - Anniversary of Louis Pasteur death‚ who invented Rabies vaccine."Together Against Rabies"
  • 29th September
  • World Heart Day - Aim to build heart healthy world"creating heart-healthy environments"
  • 30th September
  • International Blasphemy Day - Educate the people about freedom of expression
  • 30th September
  • International Translation Day - To support & promote translation profession."The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting"

World Days in October

  • 1st October
  • International Day for Older Persons - Recognise the older people contribution to society and provide dignified life to them."Nothing For Us Without Us!"
  • 1st October
  • World Vegetarian Day - Expose the health & humanitarian benefits of Vegetarian lifestyle."Fight Climate Change, One Plate at a Time!"
  • 2nd October
  • World Farm Animal Day - Protect the wildness towards farm animals"Holding animal agribusiness accountable"
  • 2nd October
  • World Smile Day - Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation created Smile Day in memory of Harvey"Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile"
  • 2nd October
  • World Wildlife Day - Explore the benefits of wild fauna and flora and against to crime.
  • 4th October
  • UN World Space Week - An International activity‚ explore the benefits of space science and technology"Discovery"
  • 4th October
  • World Animal Day - Expose the benefits of animals to society & pay tribute to them."Caring for Your Pet"
  • 4th October
  • World Card Making Day - Great opportunity for friends and families to get together and make a greeting card to wish them.
  • 5th October
  • International Day of No Prostitution - Raise awareness among the people and opposing prostitution
  • 5th October
  • World Architecture Day - Celebrate the world’s best architectural works and appreciate the architects"Architecting Happiness"
  • 5th October
  • World Habitat Day - Basic right of the citizen to have sufficient shelter and better living conditions"Voices from Slums"
  • 5th October
  • World Teachers Day - Pay tribute to teacher for their important role in the society."For their dedication and innovative spirit, our teachers are a class act!"
  • 8th October
  • World Sight Day - Educate society about health issues like blindness and vision impairment"No more Avoidable Blindness"
  • 9th October
  • World Egg Day - Educate the society about benefits of eggs
  • 9th October
  • World Post Day - Annual celebration of Universal Postal Union’s initiation"Tell us about the world you want to grow up in"
  • 10th October
  • World Hospice and Palliative Care Day - To support for Hospice and Palliative Care in the world"Hidden Lives / Hidden Patients"
  • 10th October
  • World Mental Health Day - Theme of 2015 is "Dignity in Mental Health" and raise awareness about mental health conditions"Dignity in Mental Health"
  • 11th October
  • International Day of the Girl Child - Recognize the right of girls and abolish gender inequalities"Empowering adolescent girls: Ending the cycle of violence"
  • 14th October
  • International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction - Pay attention towards disaster reduction risks"Older people and disasters"
  • 14th October
  • World Maths Day - Celebrates eve on Shane Hill‚ world’s largest global educational events
  • 15th October
  • World Handwashing Day - Motivate others to wash the hands with soap to avoid diseases"Clean hands save lives"
  • 16th October
  • International Credit Union Day "Local Service. Global Good."
  • 16th October
  • World Food Day "Feeding the world, caring for the earth"
  • 16th October
  • World Nutrition Day
  • 17th October
  • International Day For Eradication Of Poverty "Leave no one behind: think, decide and act together against extreme poverty"
  • 20th October
  • International Osteoporosis Day "Postmenopausal women and their bone health"
  • 20th October
  • World Statistics Day "Better Data. Better Lives."
  • 22nd October
  • International Stammering Awareness Day - Realise the public about stummering‚ interrupt the initiate speech"We speak with one voice"
  • 22nd October
  • International Stuttering Awareness Day - Educate the people about speech disorder‚ also called Stuttering"Spread the Word – Education, Cooperation, Communication"
  • 22nd October
  • World Energy Day "Today’s energy wastage is tomorrow’s energy shortage"
  • 24th October
  • UN Disarmament Week - Say "NO" to arm race‚ to prevent dangers
  • 24th October
  • World Development Information Day - Draw attention towards world development problems
  • 24th October
  • World Polio Day - Support the ways to prevent polio‚ to make free polio world"End Polio Now!"
  • 25th October
  • International Artists Day
  • 25th October
  • World Pasta Day "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life"
  • 28th October
  • International Animation Day - Animation - Bring life to the paper‚ pencil drawings by using film techniques.
  • 29th October
  • World Psoriasis Day - Bring awareness about Psoriasis‚ hope for better future."Hope. Action. Change."
  • 29th October
  • World Stroke Day - Educate society about preventive methods and treatment of stroke"I am a Woman"
  • 31st October
  • World Savings Day - Support savings from today’s earnings for the better future

World Days in November

  • 1st November
  • World Vegan Day - Celebrates around the world to look more into what the vegan lifestyle is all about.
  • 8th November
  • World Radiography Day - Remembrance of the discovery of x-radiation by Wilhelm Roentgen
  • 9th November
  • International Tongue Twister Day - Type of spoken word game
  • 9th November
  • World Orphans Day - Raise awareness among the millions of children displaced by AIDS and poverty
  • 10th November
  • World Science Day for Peace and Development - Raise awareness of science worldwide benefits"Quality Science Education: ensuring a sustainable future for all"
  • 12th November
  • World Pneumonia Day - Generate action to fight the illness "Universal access to pneumonia prevention and care"
  • 12th November
  • World Usability Day - Awareness to holistic solutions to create a sustainable world"Innovation"
  • 13th November
  • World Kindness Day - Show kindness among the people
  • 14th November
  • World Diabetes Day - Global awareness campaign of the diabetes"Healthy Living and Diabetes"
  • 14th November
  • World Quality Day - Promote awareness of quality to all over the world"Building a Quality World Together"
  • 16th November
  • International Day of Tolerance - To create awareness of the dangers of intolerance"An opportunity to renew our commitments"
  • 17th November
  • International Students Day - Observance of student
  • 17th November
  • World Prematurity Day - To increase the awareness about premature death and its prevention
  • 18th November
  • World COPD Day - To raise awareness about the condition that affects lesions across the world"It's Not Too Late."
  • 19th November
  • International Men's Day - Awareness for men’s health"Working To Expand Reproductive Options for Men"
  • 19th November
  • World Philosophy Day - To honor philosophical reflections around the world"Social Transformation and Intercultural Dialogue"
  • 19th November
  • World Toilet Day - To create the needed awareness of Toilets"Talk Sh*t for a Week"
  • 20th November
  • Africa Industrialization Day - Encourage Africa’s industrialization process"Inclusive and sustainable industrial development: African agro industry for food security"
  • 20th November
  • Universal Children Day - To make an understanding between children’s all over the world
  • 21st November
  • World Hello Day - Perfect opportunity to reinforce the depth of human relations"Greet ten people for peace"
  • 21st November
  • World Television Day - Inspire countries to exchange TV programmes that focus on peace and culture
  • 26th November
  • Anti Obesity Day - Highlight how Obesity is a public health hazard.

World Days in December

  • 1st December
  • World Aids Day - Opportunity to fight against HIV"Getting to Zero"
  • 2nd December
  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery - Raise awareness of the obscenities of modern slavery"Victory over Slavery: Haiti and Beyond"
  • 3rd December
  • International Day of Disabled Persons - To concentrate on issues that affect people with disabilities"Sustainable Development : The Promise of Technology"
  • 5th December
  • International Volunteer Day - For social and economic development"People’s Participation. Make change happen, volunteer!"
  • 7th December
  • International Civil Aviation Day - Awareness of the importance of international civil aviation"Promoting global friendship and understanding"
  • 9th December
  • International Anti Corruption Day - To stop corruption"Break the corruption chain"
  • 10th December
  • Human Rights Day - To commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights"Human Rights 365"
  • 11th December
  • International Mountain Day - Generate the awareness about significance of mountains"Mountain Farming "
  • 13th December
  • World Choral Day - To raise relief funds supporting aid to needy places"Integration"
  • 13th December
  • World Violin Day - Encourages to listen music featuring violins
  • 18th December
  • International Migrants Day - To know the efforts of migrants worldwide