Special Days & Observances
Explore international UN observances, cultural festivals, and national historic days around the globe.
Independence Day of Pakistan
National holiday in Pakistan celebrating independence from British rule in 1947.
Independence Day of India
National holiday in India commemorating independence from the British Empire in 1947.
National Mourning Day of Bangladesh
Solemn day commemorating the tragic assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
World Humanitarian Day & World Photography Day
Honors aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service and celebrates photographic art.
World Senior Citizens' Day
Honors the wisdom, achievements, and contributions of senior citizens in families and society.
Independence Day of Ukraine
National holiday celebrating the Declaration of Independence of Ukraine in 1991.
Women's Equality Day
Celebrates women's right to vote and the ongoing march toward gender equality.
Independence Day of Malaysia (Hari Merdeka)
The national day of Malaysia commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya in 1957.
Teachers' Day (India)
Celebrates educators across India in honor of philosopher and President Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
International Day of Charity
Sensitizes and mobilizes people and NGOs to help others through volunteering and philanthropy.
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
National Grandparents Day
Honors grandparents, giving them an opportunity to show love for their children's children.
Hindi Diwas
Celebrates the adoption of Hindi in Devanagari script as an official language of the Union of India.
International Day of Democracy
Provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world.
Independence Day of Mexico (Grito de Dolores)
Commemorates the moment in 1810 when Father Miguel Hidalgo rang his church bell and gave the call to arms.