International Observances - 2026

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

Observance dates

ObservanceDate
World Braille Day2026-01-04
World Logic Day2026-01-14
International Day of Education2026-01-24
International Day of Clean Energy2026-01-26
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust2026-01-27
World Radio Day2026-02-13
World Day of Social Justice2026-02-20
International Mother Language Day2026-02-21
World Wildlife Day2026-03-03
International Women's Day
A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
2026-03-08
International Day of Forests2026-03-21
World Poetry Day2026-03-21
World Water Day2026-03-22
World Meteorological Day2026-03-23
International Day of Zero Waste2026-03-30
World Autism Awareness Day2026-04-02
International Day of Conscience2026-04-05
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace2026-04-06
World Health Day
A global health awareness day observed every year.
2026-04-07
World Art Day2026-04-15
Earth Day
A day dedicated to environmental protection and awareness.
2026-04-22
World Book and Copyright Day2026-04-23
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace2026-04-24
International Jazz Day2026-04-30
World Press Freedom Day2026-05-03
International Mothers' Day (Global Observance)2026-05-10
International Day of Families2026-05-15
International Day of Light2026-05-16
International Day of Living Together in Peace2026-05-16
World Fair Play Day2026-05-19
World Bee Day2026-05-20
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development2026-05-21
World Meditation Day2026-05-21
International Day for Biological Diversity2026-05-22
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers2026-05-29
World Milk Day2026-06-01
World Bicycle Day2026-06-03
International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing2026-06-05
World Environment Day
The United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the environment.
2026-06-05
World Oceans Day
A day to celebrate the ocean and raise awareness of its importance.
2026-06-08
International Albinism Awareness Day2026-06-13
International Day of the African Child2026-06-16
World Refugee Day2026-06-20
International Day of Yoga2026-06-21
International Day of the Seafarer2026-06-25
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking2026-06-26
Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day2026-06-27
World Humanitarian Logistics Day2026-06-28
International Day of Parliamentarism2026-06-30
International Day of Cooperatives2026-07-04
World Population Awareness Day2026-07-11
World Population Day
A day to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.
2026-07-11
World Youth Skills Day2026-07-15
Nelson Mandela International Day2026-07-18
International Moon Day2026-07-20
World Drowning Prevention Day2026-07-25
International Day of Friendship2026-07-30
International Mountain Biking Day2026-07-30
World Day against Trafficking in Persons2026-07-30
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples2026-08-09
International Youth Day
A day celebrating young people's voices, actions, and initiatives.
2026-08-12
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition2026-08-23
World Maritime Day2026-09-03
International Day of Charity2026-09-05
International Literacy Day
A day to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies.
2026-09-08
Programmer's Day
Celebrated on the 256th day of the year.
2026-09-13
International Coastal Cleanup Day2026-09-19
World Cleanup Day
A global civic movement that unites millions of volunteers to clean up waste and mismanaged trash.
2026-09-19
International Day of Peace
A day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace.
2026-09-21
International Day of Sign Languages2026-09-23
World Tourism Day2026-09-27
International Day for Universal Access to Information2026-09-28
International Translation Day2026-09-30
International Day of Older Persons2026-10-01
World Smile Day
Celebrated on the first Friday in October to encourage acts of kindness and goodwill.
2026-10-02
World Space Week (Opening Day)2026-10-04
World Habitat Day
Observed on the first Monday of October to reflect on the state of towns and cities.
2026-10-05
World Teachers' Day
A day to celebrate teachers and their role in providing quality education.
2026-10-05
International Day of the Girl Child2026-10-11
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction2026-10-13
World Food Day2026-10-16
World Statistics Day2026-10-20
United Nations Day
Marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter.
2026-10-24
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage2026-10-27
World Tsunami Awareness Day2026-11-05
World Science Day for Peace and Development2026-11-10
World Kindness Day2026-11-13
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Observed on the third Sunday of November to remember those killed and injured on the roads.
2026-11-15
World Philosophy Day2026-11-19
World Children's Day2026-11-20
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People2026-11-29
World Disability Day2026-12-03
International Volunteer Day2026-12-05
World Soil Day2026-12-05
International Civil Aviation Day2026-12-07
International Anti-Corruption Day2026-12-09
Human Rights Day
Commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
2026-12-10
International Mountain Day2026-12-11
International Universal Health Coverage Day2026-12-12
World Arabic Language Day2026-12-18
International Human Solidarity Awareness Day2026-12-20