Global Days

The Islamic New Year — also known as the Arabic New Year or Hijri New Year — is the first day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar.…

Farmer Day, or Dia del Campesino, is celebrated in Peru on June 24 every year as a tribute to the hardworking local farmers that provide food to the table of…

International Olympic Day is celebrated on June 23 each year and was first observed in 1948. The Olympics is the world’s largest international multi-sport event held every four years. Thousands…

Windrush Day is celebrated in the United Kingdom every year on June 22. The day marks the arrival of Afro-Caribbean immigrants to the shores of Britain and honors the British…

We celebrate International Day of Yoga on June 21, and we are getting ready to make the most of the day. It is a day to commemorate the importance of…

World Productivity Day takes place every year on June 20. Have you been breezing through tasks like an absolute champ? Either way, remember to acknowledge every success — even seemingly…

Corpus Christi can refer to both a Christian feast day and a city in Texas. The Feast of Corpus Christi is a Roman Catholic solemnity that celebrates the real presence…

International Day for Countering Hate Speech falls on June 18. The U.N. General Assembly adopted the resolution to counter hate speech and set up this milestone in the fight against…

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is recognized yearly on June 17. It focuses on reclaiming degraded land and transforming it into a healthy environment. Droughts are one of…

The Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib is observed on June 16 every year in India. It’s the day to commemorate and celebrate the life of religious figure Guru Arjan…