Awareness dates from the UN, WHO, UNESCO, and partners for health, rights, environment, and cooperation. Most are not public holidays. Browse a curated collection of 100+ observances with dated calendars and detail pages.
World days and awareness dates that focus global attention on a theme, often led by the UN, WHO, or UNESCO.
Hand-picked world days with links to full observance pages.
Open the dated calendar to see every international observance in order.
Both appear on calendars, but they serve different planning needs.
Quick answers about world days and how to use this site.
Learn more about international observances, awareness days, and global calendar planning.
Compare international observances with public holidays: legal status, time off, and calendar planning. See structured country and world-day listings on HolidayCalendar.org.
Learn what international observances and world days are, who creates them, and how they differ from public holidays. Explore curated guides on HolidayCalendar.org.
