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International Observances - 2022

A curated set of international observances (fixed and rule-based).

Observance dates

ObservanceDate
New Year's Day
Gregorian calendar new year.
2022-01-01
World Braille Day2022-01-04
World Logic Day2022-01-14
International Day of Education2022-01-24
International Day of Clean Energy2022-01-26
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust2022-01-27
World Wetlands Day
A day to raise awareness about the value of wetlands for humanity and the planet.
2022-02-02
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
A day to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.
2022-02-11
World Radio Day2022-02-13
Valentine's Day
Cultural celebration of romance.
2022-02-14
World Day of Social Justice2022-02-20
International Mother Language Day2022-02-21
World Wildlife Day2022-03-03
International Women's Day
A global day celebrating the achievements of women.
2022-03-08
International Day of Happiness
A day to recognize the importance of happiness and well-being in public policy goals.
2022-03-20
International Day of Forests2022-03-21
World Poetry Day2022-03-21
World Water Day2022-03-22
World Meteorological Day2022-03-23
International Day of Zero Waste2022-03-30
World Autism Awareness Day2022-04-02
International Day of Conscience2022-04-05
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace2022-04-06
World Health Day
WHO global health awareness day.
2022-04-07
World Art Day2022-04-15
Earth Day
Environmental protection and awareness.
2022-04-22
International Mother Earth Day
A UN day to reaffirm commitments to protect and restore the planet.
2022-04-22
World Book and Copyright Day2022-04-23
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace2022-04-24
International Jazz Day2022-04-30
World Press Freedom Day2022-05-03
International Mothers' Day (Global Observance)2022-05-08
International Day of Families
UN awareness day for families.
2022-05-15
International Day of Light2022-05-16
International Day of Living Together in Peace2022-05-16
World Telecommunication Day
ICT and connectivity awareness.
2022-05-17
World Fair Play Day2022-05-19
World Bee Day2022-05-20
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development2022-05-21
World Meditation Day2022-05-21
International Day for Biological Diversity2022-05-22
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers2022-05-29
World Milk Day2022-06-01
World Bicycle Day2022-06-03
International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing2022-06-05
World Environment Day
UN environment awareness day.
2022-06-05
World Oceans Day
Ocean conservation awareness.
2022-06-08
International Albinism Awareness Day2022-06-13
International Day of the African Child2022-06-16
World Refugee Day2022-06-20
International Day of Yoga2022-06-21
International Day of the Seafarer2022-06-25
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking2022-06-26
Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day2022-06-27
World Humanitarian Logistics Day2022-06-28
International Day of Parliamentarism2022-06-30
International Day of Cooperatives2022-07-02
World Population Awareness Day2022-07-11
World Population Day
Population and development awareness.
2022-07-11
World Youth Skills Day2022-07-15
Nelson Mandela International Day2022-07-18
International Moon Day2022-07-20
World Drowning Prevention Day2022-07-25
International Day of Friendship2022-07-30
International Mountain Biking Day2022-07-30
World Day against Trafficking in Persons2022-07-30
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples2022-08-09
International Youth Day
Youth initiatives and voices.
2022-08-12
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition2022-08-23
World Maritime Day2022-09-01
International Day of Charity2022-09-05
International Day of Clean Air for blue Skies
A day to promote solutions that improve air quality and protect human health.
2022-09-07
International Literacy Day
Literacy and education awareness.
2022-09-08
Programmer's Day
Celebrated on the 256th day of the year.
2022-09-13
International Day of Democracy
A day to review the state of democracy and promote democratic principles worldwide.
2022-09-15
International Coastal Cleanup Day2022-09-17
World Cleanup Day
A global civic movement that unites millions of volunteers to clean up waste and mismanaged trash.
2022-09-17
International Day of Peace
Strengthening ideals of peace.
2022-09-21
International Day of Sign Languages2022-09-23
World Tourism Day2022-09-27
International Day for Universal Access to Information2022-09-28
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
A day to highlight the importance of reducing food loss and waste for people and the planet.
2022-09-29
International Translation Day2022-09-30
International Day of Older Persons2022-10-01
International Day of Non-Violence
A day to disseminate the message of non-violence through education and public awareness.
2022-10-02
World Habitat Day
First Monday of October — sustainable cities.
2022-10-03
World Space Week (Opening Day)2022-10-04
World Teachers' Day
Celebrating teachers worldwide.
2022-10-05
World Smile Day
First Friday in October.
2022-10-07
International Day of the Girl Child2022-10-11
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction2022-10-13
International Day of Rural Women
A day to recognize the critical role and contribution of rural women.
2022-10-15
World Food Day2022-10-16
World Statistics Day2022-10-20
United Nations Day
Marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter.
2022-10-24
United Nations Day
UN Charter anniversary.
2022-10-24
World Development Information Day
A day to draw attention to development problems and the need to strengthen international cooperation.
2022-10-24
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage2022-10-27
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
A day to condemn attacks against journalists and media workers and to seek justice for crimes against them.
2022-11-02
World Tsunami Awareness Day2022-11-05
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
A day to highlight the environmental impact of armed conflicts and the need to protect ecosystems.
2022-11-06
World Science Day for Peace and Development2022-11-10
World Kindness Day2022-11-13
World Diabetes Day
Diabetes awareness.
2022-11-14
International Day for Tolerance
A day to foster mutual understanding among cultures and peoples.
2022-11-16
World Philosophy Day2022-11-17
World Children's Day2022-11-20
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Observed on the third Sunday of November to remember those killed and injured on the roads.
2022-11-20
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People2022-11-29
World AIDS Day
HIV/AIDS awareness.
2022-12-01
World Disability Day2022-12-03
International Volunteer Day2022-12-05
World Soil Day2022-12-05
International Civil Aviation Day2022-12-07
International Anti-Corruption Day2022-12-09
Human Rights Day
UN Universal Declaration anniversary.
2022-12-10
International Mountain Day2022-12-11
International Universal Health Coverage Day2022-12-12
World Arabic Language Day2022-12-18
International Human Solidarity Awareness Day2022-12-20