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Easter Monday
Easter Monday is a national holiday in many countries and is a time to get outside and spend time with family. In some places it is called Ball Monday, Bright Monday, Renewal Monday, Wet Monday, and Dingus Day.
April Fool’s Day
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.
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World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day is for raising awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder throughout the world.
International Children’s Book Day
International Children's Book Day, celebrated annually since 1967, is a day dedicated to instilling a love for books and reading in the hearts of every child. It is celebrated on or around Hans Christian Anderson's birthday. Read more HERE.
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Qingming Festival, China
Qingming Festival, also known as Pure Brightness Festival or Tomb-sweeping Day, is a Chinese holiday that includes paying respect to the dead, going on a spring outing, and flying kites.
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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is a day to drive social change, community development, and instill peace and understanding through sports.
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World Health Day
World Health Day is to highlight global health issues and improve health outcomes for all people. Every year, The World Health Organization designates a health challenge or theme to be the focus for World Health Day.
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Eid al-Fitr
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.
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National Pet Day
National Pet Day is a day dedicated to celebrating pets and promoting their well-being. It encourages people to show appreciation for their animal companions, raise awareness about pet adoption, and support initiatives that ensure the welfare of pets around the world.
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Songkran Festival
Songkran is the Thai New Year's festival known for its lively water fights and festive atmosphere. It involves water splashing as a symbolic cleansing and renewal, along with traditional rituals, parades, and family gatherings. Learn more HERE.
Choul Chnam Thmey, Cambodia
Choul Chnam Thmey is the Cambodian New Year. It means "Enter the new year."
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Seville Fair, Spain
The Seville Feria (fair) is a weeklong festival in Spain that begins two weeks after the Semana Santa, or Easter Holy Week. Dancing, eating, drinking, horse parades, and colorful tents are all part of the celebration.
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World Art Day
World Art Day is a celebration to promote the development, diffusion, and enjoyment of art. -UNESCO
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Haiku Poetry Day
National Haiku Poetry Day is a day for writing a haiku poem. Haiku poetry is a form of Japanese poetry that is non-rhyming and consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.
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International Mother Earth Day
International Mother Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd. It is a day to reflect on the importance of our Earth and its life-sustaining ecosystems.
Passover
Passover, or Pesach, is a Jewish festival commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. The holiday is marked by a special meal called the Seder, during which the story of the Exodus is retold, unleavened bread (matzah) is consumed, and various rituals are performed to symbolize freedom and redemption.
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Çocuk Bayrami, Turkey
Çocuk Bayrami is a Turkish holiday also known as National Sovereignty and Children's Day. It honors the founding of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and is dedicated to children, symbolizing the importance of the younger generation in the country's future.
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ANZAC Day
Anzac Day commemorates the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers who served and sacrificed their lives in conflicts and wars. The day is marked by memorial services, dawn vigils, and parades to honor the bravery and contributions of these servicemen and women.
World Penguin Day
World Penguin Day is a day to celebrate and raise awareness about these fascinating flightless birds and their habitats. The date coincides with the annual northward migration of Adelie penguins, signaling the end of the Antarctic summer and the beginning of the winter migration.
Gathering of Nations
The Gathering of Nations is one of the largest powwows in North America, bringing together Native American and Indigenous peoples to celebrate their diverse cultures through traditional dance, music, and arts. This annual event, held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a vibrant and significant gathering that fosters unity, cultural exchange, and the sharing of traditions…
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Global Youth Service Day
Global Youth Service Day is an annual event that encourages young people around the world to participate in service projects that benefit their communities, their countries, and the world.
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Koningsdag (King’s Day), Netherlands
Koningsdag, or King's Day, is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands marking the birth of King Willem-Alexander. Koningsdag is known for its nationwide vrijmarkt (free market) where secondhand items are sold. It's also a chance for oranjegekte (orange madness) for the national color, when people dye their hair orange for the celebration.
Freedom Day, South Africa
Freedom Day in South Africa commemorates the first democratic elections held in 1994, which marked the end of apartheid and the beginning of a free and equal society.
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International Dance Day
International Dance Day is celebrated every year on April 29th, the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810) - the creator of modern ballet. The mission is to celebrate and bring people together with a common language - dance.
Poem in Your Pocket Day
Poem in Your Pocket Day takes place during National Poetry Month in April. Celebrate by selecting a poem, carrying it with you, and sharing it with others throughout the day! #pocketpoem
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International Jazz Day
In 2011, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization officially designated April 30th as International Jazz Day. People and communities from all over the world come together to celebrate jazz as an art.
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