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World Animal Day
2025-10-04
World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare held annually on October 4.

Dussehra
2025-10-02
Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil.
This Indian holiday takes place on the 10th day of the seventh month according to the Hindu calendar.

International Day of Non-Violence
2025-10-02
The International Day of Non-Violence takes place every year on October 2, honoring the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. The goal is to promote non-violence through education and public awareness.

Gandhi's Birthday
2025-10-02
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India. He was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule.
Learn About Mohandas Gandhi

International Coffee Day
2025-10-01
International Coffee Day is an opportunity for coffee lovers to share their appreciation of the beverage and support the millions of farmers whose livelihoods depend on the crop.

Yom Kippur
2025-10-01
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. The holy day is traditionally observed by fasting, praying, and attending synagogue services.
In 2025, Yom Kippur begins at sunset on October 1 and ends at nightfall on October 2.

Autumn Equinox
2025-09-22
The autumn equinox, also known as the September or fall equinox, takes place on or around September 22 at the moment the Sun crosses the equator. Fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere and spring begins in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are several celebrations around the world in mid-autumn when the equinox occurs.

International Day of Peace
2025-09-21
The International Day of Peace (or Peace Day) is observed around the world each year on 21 September.
Teach Peace: Books & Activities for Kids

Oktoberfest
2025-09-20
Oktoberfest is a 16-18 day festival held annually in late September to early October in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It is the world’s largest fair.
Other cities around the world hold similar celebrations.

Love & Friendship Day, Colombia
2025-09-20
Love and Friendship Day (El Día de Amor y Amistad) is the Colombian version of Valentine’s Day, celebrated on the third Saturday of September each year.

Mexican Independence Day
2025-09-16
September 16th is Mexican Independence Day. On this day, Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain in 1810.

International Dot Day
2025-09-15
International Dot Day was inspired by the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.
People of all ages are encouraged to trust their own inner talent and embrace their own creativity to create art.

Independence Day for 5 Central American Nations
2025-09-15
Five Central American nations (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua) celebrate their independence from Spain every September 15.

Hispanic Heritage Month
2025-09-15
Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Mindfulness Day
2025-09-12
Mindfulness Day was created as a way to promote mindfulness and raise awareness about its benefits.
Try 5 Free Mindfulness Activities!

National Day of Service and Remembrance
2025-09-11
National Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day is a day of unity and charitable service, observed throughout the U.S. and in other countries around the world on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

International Literacy Day
2025-09-08
International Literacy Day is for raising awareness of global literacy issues and for supporting campaigns that help increase literacy for all people. It was originally established by UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization – in 1965.

The Hungry Ghost Festival, China
2025-09-06
The Hungry Ghost Festival is celebrated during the month-long Ghost Month. It is one of several traditional festivals in China to worship ancestors.
It is believed that on this night, many lost and hungry ghosts come to visit the living. Families honor these spirits by offering food, burning incense and joss paper, and performing rituals to ensure peace and protection.

International Day of Charity
2025-09-05
The International Day of Charity is observed annually on September 5th to raise awareness and provide a common platform for charity related activities all over the world.

Aloha Festivals
2025-09-01
Aloha Festivals occur annually all over the state of Hawaii. These festivals are celebrated to acknowledge and preserve the unique traditions of the Hawaiian Islands.
The celebrations are enjoyed for the entire month of September.

Day of Knowledge, Russia
2025-09-01
In Russia, September 1 is called the Day of Knowledge. It marks the start of the school year for children.

Labor Day, US
2025-09-01
Labor Day is a United States federal holiday celebrated every year on the first Monday of September. This day celebrates the efforts that workers make for themselves and their country.

Double Seventh Festival
2025-08-29
The Double Seventh Festival, also known as Qixi Festival or Chinese Valentine’s Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month.
It originates from a romantic legend about the love between a weaver girl (Zhīnǚ) and a cowherd (Niúláng), who are separated by the Milky Way and allowed to reunite once a year on this special day.
The festival celebrates love and devotion, and common traditions include stargazing, crafting, and expressing affection through gifts or wishes.

La Tomatina, Spain
2025-08-27
La Tomatina is a food fight festival held every year on the last Wednesday of August in the town of Buñol, near Valencia in Spain. Thousands of people make their way from all over the world to throw over-ripe tomatoes in the streets.

World Humanitarian Day
2025-08-19
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on August 19 to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.

Yukon's Discovery Day, Canada
2025-08-18
Discovery Day is celebrated on the third Monday in August every year in Dawson City, Yukon. This week-long festival, also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day, celebrates the Yukon’s rich history of gold mining in the Klondike gold fields.

India's Independence Day
2025-08-15
Independence Day in India is celebrated every year on August 15th. It is a national holiday commemorating the country’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1947.

Little League World Series
2025-08-13
The Little League World Series, an annual baseball tournament in the United States for children 10 to 12 years of age, takes place from August 13 to August 24 at the Little League headquarters complex in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Obon Festival, Japan
2025-08-13
Obon or Bon is a traditional Japanese Buddhist festival to honor the spirits of ancestors. It is believed that their spirits return to visit during this time, so families visit the graves and make food offerings at altars and temples. Chochin (paper lanterns) are hung to guide the spirits.

World Elephant Day
2025-08-12
World Elephant Day was launched to bring attention to the urgent plight of Asian and African elephants. The elephant is loved, revered, and respected by people and cultures around the world, yet we are balancing on the brink of seeing the last of this magnificent creature.
