Important Days of the Year
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Why International Days are Observed
A Short EssayAs per the United Nations Organisation, international days are occasions to educate the general public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity.
International Days and Weeks play a vital role in our global society, serving as platforms to raise awareness, foster solidarity, and promote action on crucial issues. These dedicated observances enable us to focus our attention on specific topics, mobilizing individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide. By designating particular days or weeks, we create opportunities to educate, advocate, and celebrate milestones in various areas.
Several international organisations designate international days and weeks. The United Nations is one such organisation which designates most number of days and also for varied purposes. World Health Organisation designates days related to health issues. Food and Agricultural Organisation, International Labour Organisation and other organisations formed for specific purposes also designate days to focus on international contemporary issues.
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Important International Days
| Date | Day | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27 | International Holocaust Day | The largest Nazi death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, was liberated by Soviet troops on Jan 27, 1945. |
| Feb 14 | St. Valentine's Day | - |
| Mar 8 | International Women's Day | - |
| Mar 15 | World Consumer Day | President John F Kennedy formally addressed the issue of consumer rights on this day in 1963. |
| Mar 22 | World Water Day | - |
| Apr 7 | World Health Day | WHO was formed on this day in 1948, but the first World Health Day was observed in 1950. |
| Apr 12 | International Day of Human Space Flight | Yuri Gagarin, the Soviet Cosmonaut made the first space flight on this day in 1961. |
| Apr 18 | International Day for Monuments and Sites (World Heritage Day) | - |
| Apr 22 | International Mother Earth Day | - |
| May 1 | International Worker's Day | - |
| May 8 | International Red Cross Day | JH Dunant, the man behind Red Cross was born on this day in 1828. |
| Jun 5 | World Environment Day | The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment was conducted from June 5 to 16 June 1972 in Stockholm. |
| Jun 21 | International Yoga Day | - |
| Jul 11 | World Population Day | Inspired by 5 Billion Day in 1987 |
| Jul 12 | Malala Day | Birthday of Malala Yousafzai |
| Jul 20 | International Moon Day | Landing of Apollo 11 on moon in 1969. |
| Jul 20 | World Chess Day | Establishment of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in Paris in 1924. |
| Aug 6 | Hiroshima Day | Bombing of Hiroshima on 6 Aug, 1945 |
| Aug 19 | World Humanitarian Day | Commemorates the day when 22 aid workers were killed in a bombing at the UN headquarters in Baghdad in 2003 |
| Sep 8 | International Literacy Day | - |
| Sep 27 | World Tourism Day | Statutes of United Nations World Tourism Organisation adopted on this day in 1980. |
| Oct 2 | International Non-violence Day | Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi (1869) |
| Oct 16 | World Food Day | Food and Agricultural Organisation was founded on this day in 1945. |
| Oct 24 | United Nations Day | Charter of the United Nations came into force on this day in 1945. |
| Dec 1 | World AIDS Day | - |
| Dec 10 | Human Rights' Day | Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed and adopted on this day in 1948. |
| Dec 18 | Minorities Rights Day | United Nations adopted and promulgated the Declaration on the Rights of Persons belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities on this day in 1992. |
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Important National Days (India)
| Date | Day | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 | National Youth Day | Swami Vivekananda was born on this day in 1863. |
| Jan 15 | Army Day | Field Marshall K.M. Cariappa took over the command of Army on this day in 1949 from the British. |
| Jan 25 | National Voters' Day | The Election Commission of India was formed on this day in 1950. The first National Voters' Day was observed in 2011 |
| Jan 30 | Martyr's Day | Martyrdom day of Mahatma Gandhi (1948) |
| Feb 28 | National Science Day | Marks the discovery of Raman Effect in 1928 by C.V. Raman |
| May 11 | National Technology Day | Nuclear tests at Pokhran carried out in 1998 on this day. |
| May 21 | Anti-terrorism Day | Former PM Shri Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on this day in 1991. |
| Jul 1 | National Doctors Day | Second CM of West Bengal, renowned Physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Ray was born on this day in 1882. |
| Aug 7 | National Handloom Day | Launching of Swadeshi Movement on 7 Aug, 1905 |
| Aug 9 | August Kranti Diwas | Launch of Quit India Movement in 1942 |
| Aug 20 | Sadbhawna Diwas | Former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi was born on this day in 1944. |
| Aug 23 | National Space Day | Chandrayaan 3 landed on the moon in 2023 on this day. |
| Aug 29 | National Sports Day | Hockey wizard Shri Dhyanchand was born on this day in 1905. |
| Sep 5 | Teacher's Day | Dr. S. Radhakrishanan, the first Vice-president of India was born on this day in 1888. |
| Sep 14 | Hindi Diwas | Hindi accorded the Official language status by the Constituent Assembly on this day in 1949. |
| Sep 15 | Engineers' Day | Sri M Visvesvaraya was born on this day in 1861. |
| Oct 8 | Indian Air Force Day | IAF was officially established on this day in 1932. |
| Oct 31 | Rashtriya Ekta Diwas | India's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born on this day in 1875. |
| Nov 11 | National Education Day | Independent India's first Education Minister and freedom fighter Shri Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was born on this day in 1888. |
| Nov 14 | Children's Day | Independent India's first Prime Minister and freedom fighter Shri Jawaharlal Nehru was born on this day in 1889. |
| Nov 19 | National Integration Day | Former Indian Prime Minister Smt Indira Gandhi was born on this day in 1917. |
| Nov 26 | Constitution Day | Constitution of India was adopted on this day in 1949. |
| Nov 26 | National Milk Day | Shri Verghese Kurien, Father of White Revolution in India was born on this day in 1921. |
| Dec 4 | Navy Day | Commemorates the courageous attack on the Karachi harbour during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971 in Operation Trident. |
| Dec 7 | Armed Forces Flag Day | Since 1949, 7th December is observed as the Armed Forces Flag Day to honour the martyrs and the men in uniform who valiantly fought & continue to fight on our borders to safeguard the country's honour.- |
| Dec 16 | Vijay Diwas | Marks India's victory over Pakistan in the Indo-Pak war in 1971. |
| Dec 24 | National Consumers' Day | Consumer Protection Act received the President's assent on this day in 1986. |
| Dec 25 | Good Governance Day | Former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born on this day in 1924. |
Days of the Armed Forces of India
Important National Days of USA
| Date | Day | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Monday Observances | ||
| Third Monday of January | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Martin Luther King was born on January 15, but it was decided to observe it on the third Monday to allow people an extended weekend and time to participate in various activities in his memory. |
| Third Monday of February | Presidents' Day | George Washington was born on 22 February 1732. It is observed on the third Monday to allow people an extended weekend and time to participate in various activities in his memory. |
| Last Monday of May | Memorial Day | To honour those who have died while serving in the military. |
| First Monday of September | Labor Day | The first Labor Day parade was held in New York City on September 5, 1882. It is dedicated to honoring and celebrating the contributions and achievements of American workers and the labor movement. |
| Second Monday of October | Columbus Day | To commemorate Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. |
| Fourth Thursday of November | Thanksgiving Day | To express gratitude for the bountiful harvest and blessings of the past year. |
| Fixed Date Observances | ||
| January 20 | Inauguration Day | It is observed once in every 4 years following a presidential election. It is the day on which the new President of USA takes the ceremonial oath. |
| June 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | It commemorates the announcement of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas in 1865. |
| July 4 | Independence Day | It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which declared the thirteen American colonies' independence from British rule. |
| November 11 | Veterans Day | On Veterans Day, the country celebrates everyone who has served in the military. |
Important UN Language Days of the Year
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| 21 February | International Mother Language Day |
| 20 March | French Language Day |
| 20 April | Chinese Language Day |
| 23 April | English Language Day |
| 23 April | Spanish Language Day |
| 06 June | Russian Language Day |
| 18 December | Arabic Language Day |
Important Days in Pictures
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Important Days Designated by United Nations General Assembly
| Day | Date | First Observed |
|---|---|---|
| World Braille Day | 04 January | 2019 |
| International Day of Education | 24 January | 2019 |
| International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust | 27 January | 2006 |
| World Day of Social Justice | 20 February | 2008 |
| International Mother Language Day | 21 February | 2008 |
| World Wildlife Day | 03 March | 2014 |
| International Day to Combat Islamophobia | 15 March | 2022 |
| International Day of Happiness | 20 March | 2013 |
| International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination | 21 March | 1966 |
| International Day of Forests | 21 March | 2013 |
| World Down Syndrome Day | 21 March | 2012 |
| World Water Day | 22 March | 1993 |
| International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims | 24 March | 2011 |
| International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and Transatlantic Slave Trade | 25 March | 2008 |
| World Autism Awareness Day | 02 April | 2008 |
| International Mine Awareness Day | 04 April | 2006 |
| International Day of Sport for Development and Peace | 06 April | 2014 |
| International Day of Human Space Flight | 12 April | 2011 |
| International Mother Earth Day | 22 April | 2010 |
| World Press Freedom Day | 03 May | 1994 |
| International Day of Vesak | Full Moon day of May every year | 2000 |
| International Day of Families | 15 May | 1994 |
| World Telecommunication and Information Society Day | 17 May | 2007 |
| World Bee Day | 20 May | 2018 |
| World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development | 21 May | 2003 |
| International Day for Biological Diversity | 22 May | 2001 |
| International Day for UN Peacekeepers | 29 May | 2003 |
| Global Day of Parents | 01 June | 2012 |
| International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression | 04 June | 1983 |
| World Environment Day | 05 June | 1974 |
| World Food Safety Day | 07 June | 2019 |
| World Ocean Day | 08 June | 2009 |
| World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | 15 June | 2012 |
| World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought | 17 June | 1995 |
| International Day for Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict | 19 June | 2015 |
| World Refugee Day | 20 June | 2001 |
| International Day of Yoga | 21 June | 2015 |
| International Widows Day | 23 June | 2011 |
| International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking | 26 June | 1988 |
| International Day of Co-operatives | 02 July | 1993 |
| Nelson Mandela International Day | 18 July | 2010 |
| International Moon Day | 20 July | 2022 |
| World Chess Day | 20 July | 2020 |
| World Drowning Prevention Day | 25 July | 2021 |
| World Day against Trafficking in Persons | 30 July | 2014 |
| International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples | 09 August | 1995 |
| International Youth Day | 12 August | 2000 |
| World Humanitarian Day | 19 August | 2009 |
| International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism | 21 August | 2018 |
| International Day against Nuclear Tests | 29 August | 2010 |
| International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances | 30 August | 2011 |
| International Day of Charity | 05 September | 2013 |
| International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies | 07 September | 2020 |
| International Day of Democracy | 15 September | 2008 |
| International Day for Preservation of Ozone Layer | 16 September | 1995 |
| International Day of Peace | 21 September | 1982 |
| International Day of Sign Languages | 23 September | 2020 |
| International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons | 26 September | 2014 |
| International Day of Older Persons | 01 October | 1991 |
| International Day of Non-Violence | 02 October | 2007 |
| World Habitat Day | 1st Monday of October | 1986 |
| International Day of the Girl Child | 11 October | 2012 |
| International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction | 13 October | 1989 |
| International Day of Rural Women | 15 October | 2008 |
| International Day for Eradication of Poverty | 17 October | 1993 |
| World Development Information Day | 24 October | 1972 |
| World Cities Day | 31 October | 2014 |
| International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists | 02 November | 2015 |
| World Tsunami Awareness Day | 05 November | 2016 |
| International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict | 06 November | 2001 |
| International Day for Tolerance | 16 November | 1995 |
| World Children's Day | 20 November | 1954 |
| World Television Day | 21 November | 1997 |
| International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women | 25 November | 2000 |
| International Day of Persons with Disabilities | 03 December | 1992 |
| International Volunteer Day | 05 December | 1986 |
| International Anti Corruption Day | 09 December | 2003 |
| United Nations Human Rights Day | 10 December | 1948 |
| International Mountains Day | 11 December | 2003 |
| International Universal Health Coverage Day | 12 December | 2017 |
| International Migrants Day | 18 December | 2000 |
| International Human Solidarity Day | 20 December | 2006 |
| International Day of Epidemic Preparedness | 27 December | 2021 |
Important Days Designated by UNESCO
| Day | Date | First Observed |
|---|---|---|
| World Poetry Day | 21 March | 2000 |
| International Day for Monuments and Sites (World Heritage Day) | 18 April | 1983 |
| World Radio Day | 13 February | 2013 |
| International Literacy Day | 08 September | 1996 |
| International Day for Universal Access to Information | 28 September | 2016 |
| World Teachers' Day | 05 October | 1994 |
| World Science Day for Peace and Development | 10 November 2022 | 2001 |
| World Philosophy Day | 3rd Thursday of Nov | 2002 |
Quiz on Important Days of the Year
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Select the right answer
1. When is the World Health Day observed?
2. When is the World Population Day observed?
3. Which day is observed on December 01?
4. On what date is the International Women's Day observed?
5. On what date is the World Environment Day observed?
6. When is the International Non-violence Day observed?
7. When is the Interntional Moon Day observed?
8. When is the United Nations Day observed?
9. Which day is observed on March 15?
10. International Yoga Day is observed on which date?
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Select the right answer
1. When is the World Health Day observed?
2. When is the World Population Day observed?
3. Which day is observed on December 01?
4. On what date is the International Women's Day observed?
5. On what date is the World Environment Day observed?
6. When is the International Non-violence Day observed?
7. When is the Interntional Moon Day observed?
8. When is the United Nations Day observed?
9. Which day is observed on March 15?
10. International Yoga Day is observed on which date?
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