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Songkran Festival
2025-04-13
Songkran, the Thai New Year, is celebrated annually from April 13th to 15th in Thailand.
It is best known for its lively water fights, symbolizing purification and the washing away of bad luck. Families gather to pay respects to elders, visit temples for merit-making, and participate in traditional rituals such as pouring scented water over Buddha statues.
Songkran is a time of joy, renewal, and cultural festivities, attracting locals and tourists who join in the celebrations across the country.
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Passover
2025-04-12
Passover (or Pesach) is a major Jewish holiday that commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Celebrated for eight days (seven in Israel), Passover usually falls in March or April.
The holiday begins with the Seder meal, a ritual dinner where families read the Haggadah, a book that tells the story of the Exodus, and partake in symbolic foods such as matzah (unleavened bread), maror (bitter herbs), and charoset (a sweet mixture).
Passover is a time for reflection, remembrance, and family gatherings, focusing on themes of freedom, redemption, and faith.

Hana Matsuri, Japan
2025-04-08
Hana Matsuri, or “Flower Festival,” is a Japanese Buddhist celebration held annually on April 8 to commemorate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha). Temples are decorated with flowers, symbolizing the garden in which Buddha was born.
A key tradition is the kanbutsu-e ceremony, where people pour sweet tea (amacha) over small Buddha statues, reenacting the legend that celestial dragons bathed the newborn Buddha in fragrant rain. The festival includes parades, cultural performances, and prayers, promoting peace, gratitude, and Buddhist teachings.

World Health Day
2025-04-07
World Health Day is observed annually on April 7th to raise awareness of global health issues and promote well-being for all.
Established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948, the day highlights a specific health theme each year, addressing challenges such as mental health, universal healthcare, and disease prevention.
Governments, organizations, and communities around the world mark the occasion with campaigns, educational events, and advocacy efforts to improve public health and access to medical care.

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
2025-04-06
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed annually on to recognize the power of sports in promoting social change, peace, and development worldwide.
Established by the United Nations in 2013, the day highlights how sports can foster inclusion, equality, and teamwork while addressing global challenges such as education, health, and conflict resolution.
Events and initiatives across the world encourage communities to use sports as a tool for positive social impact, bringing people together across cultures and backgrounds.

Qingming Festival, China
2025-04-04
The Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival observed on April 4th or 5th each year. It is a time for families to honor their ancestors by cleaning gravesites, making offerings, and paying respects.
The festival, which dates back over 2,500 years, also marks the arrival of spring, and many people enjoy outdoor activities like flying kites and taking nature walks. Traditional foods such as Qingtuan (sweet green rice balls) are often eaten during the celebration.

World Autism Awareness Day
2025-04-02
World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on April 2nd to raise awareness about autism and promote acceptance and inclusion of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

International Children's Book Day
2025-04-02
International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated annually on April 2nd, the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen, to inspire a love of reading and highlight the importance of children’s literature.
Organized by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) since 1967, the day promotes access to quality books for young readers worldwide. Each year, a different country sponsors ICBD, selecting a theme and creating a special message and poster to encourage reading among children. Schools, libraries, and bookstores celebrate with storytelling events, book-themed activities, and author spotlights.
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April Fool's Day
2025-04-01
April Fool’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world on the first day of April. The day is filled with practical jokes on friends, family members, and neighbors.

Mothering Sunday
2025-03-30
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Mothering Sunday (also known as Mothering Day) is a day for honoring mothers. It takes place exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday.

Eid al-Fitr
2025-03-29
Ramadan culminates with the Eid al Fitr festival and is celebrated by Muslims all over the world. The day begins with the Eid prayer and is followed by people greeting each other, enjoying sweet meals, and spending the day with friends and family. Happiness and togetherness is the theme of this festival.

Earth Hour
2025-03-22
Earth Hour is an environmental campaign to bring awareness to the effects of climate change. People are encouraged to turn off lights in homes and business for one hour beginning at 8:30 p.m. local time.
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World Water Day
2025-03-22
World Water Day focuses on raising awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of water resources. The day highlights the critical role water plays in various aspects of life, from health and sanitation to agriculture and environmental preservation.

International Day of Forests
2025-03-21
The International Day of Forests is an observance day to celebrate the beauty of the world’s forests and to raise awareness about the importance of trees to humans and our planet.

World Poetry Day
2025-03-21
World Poetry Day is a global celebration that promotes the importance of poetry as a form of cultural expression and linguistic diversity. The day encourages the appreciation of poetry, the revitalization of oral traditions, and the recognition of the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind.
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Harmony Day, Australia
2025-03-21
Harmony Day in Australia is a national observance promoting cultural diversity, inclusiveness, and respect for all Australians, regardless of their cultural background. The day encourages people to embrace and appreciate the rich tapestry of cultures that contribute to Australia’s multicultural society.

Make a Gift Day
2024-12-03
Make a Gift Day encourages people to lovingly hand craft holiday gifts for their loved ones.

Election Day, United States
2024-11-05
Voters in the United States elect a new President every four years.

Women’s Equality Day, US
2024-08-26
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution giving women the right to vote.

National Disability Independence Day
2024-07-26
National Disability Independence Day celebrates the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This act provides individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities protection from employment discrimination, equal opportunity to access buildings and public transportation, and more.

Pflasterspektakel
2024-07-19
Pflasterspektakel (pavement spectacle), held in Linz, Austria is an annual street art festival. Musical acts, juggling, acrobatics, pantomime, theatrics, and fire dancing are just some of the performances that make up this exciting festival.

Islamic New Year
2024-07-07
The Islamic New Year marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year. It begins at the first sighting of the lunar crescent new moon in the month of Muharram.

Wimbledon
2024-07-01
Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. It has been held in London every year since 1877 at the All England Club in Wimbledon.

Tour de France
2024-06-29
The Tour de France is an annual men’s bicycle race. Primarily held in France, this multiple-stage race spans the course of 23 days. The race was first organized in 1903.

Matariki
2024-06-28
Matariki, also known as the Māori New Year, is a significant celebration in Aotearoa (New Zealand) marked by the appearance of the Pleiades star cluster. It is a time for Māori communities to come together, reflect on the past, celebrate new beginnings, and engage in cultural practices and festivities.

Helen Keller Day
2024-06-27
Helen Keller Day is celebrated every year on June 27th. As a presidential proclamation in 1980, along with international blind and deaf organizations, this holiday was designated to celebrate the life and work of the extraordinary Helen Keller.

Public Service Day
2024-06-23
United Nations Public Service Day highlights the importance of public service within communities around the world.
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World Rainforest Day
2024-06-22
World Rainforest Day is a global initiative to raise awareness about the importance of rainforests and their role in maintaining ecological balance. The day encourages efforts to protect and conserve these vital ecosystems, which are home to diverse plant and animal species, and are crucial for the health of the planet.

Midsummer, Sweden
2024-06-22
Midsummer is one of the most important Swedish holidays. This celebration of the summer solstice includes dancing around maypoles, making flower wreaths, and vacationing in the countryside.

June Solstice
2024-06-21
For the Northern Hemisphere, this marks the longest day of the year and the moment when the Sun reaches the Tropic of Cancer, its highest point.
For the Southern Hemisphere, this is the shortest day of the year and the arrival of winter. The solstice happens at the same moment for everyone, everywhere on Earth.
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