Limerick Day
Limerick Day honors the birthday of Edward Lear, the English writer known for his nonsensical prose and poetry.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Global Accessibility Awareness Day brings awareness to digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people living with disabilities or impairments.
World Bee Day
World Bee Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of bees and other pollinators for biodiversity, agriculture, and food production. The day emphasizes the need to protect bees and…
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
"On 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, UNESCO encourages people around the world to join us in celebrating cultural diversity and advocating for ways…
World Turtle Day
World Turtle Day is celebrated annually on May 23 to raise awareness about turtle and tortoise conservation and the threats they face, such as habitat destruction and illegal wildlife trade.…
African Liberation Day
On African Liberation Day many African countries celebrate the hard-fought achievement of their freedom from European colonial powers. Events include speeches, cultural performances, educational forums, and rallies, highlighting Africa’s ongoing efforts…
Cheese Rolling Festival, UK
The Cheese Rolling Festival is an annual English tradition in which several contestants attempt to chase a rolling cheese wheel down a very steep hill to win one of the most…
Memorial Day
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States.
Dragon Boat Festival, China
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu or Tuen Ng Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday. Celebrated with dragon boat races, zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), and the hanging of…
World Reef Awareness Day
World Reef Awareness Day is a call to action for protecting the reef ecosystem within our oceans.