In this post below, we will be covering some of the most important days and their themes from January to May -- celebrated nationally and internationally -- for the year 2024 for candidates preparing for various Kerala PSC exams.
List of Important Days & Themes 2024
January 2024
| Date | Event | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Global Family Day | Embracing Diversity, Strengthening Families |
| January 2 | World Introvert Day | - |
| January 3 | International Mind-Body Wellness Day | Holistic Wellness: Mind, Body, and Soul |
| January 4 | World Braille Day | Empowering Through Inclusion and Diversity |
| January 5 | National Birds Day | Right to Fight |
| January 6 | World Day of War Orphans | Orphan Lives Matter |
| January 8 | African National Congress Foundation Day | - |
| January 8 | Earth’s Rotation Day | Honoring the Discovery of Our Planet's Movement |
| January 9 | Pravasi Bharatiya Divas | Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India's Progress in Amrit Kaal |
| January 10 | World Hindi Day | Hindi – Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence |
| January 11 | Death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri | - |
| January 11-17 | National Road Safety Week | Be a Road Safety Hero |
| January 11 | National Human Trafficking Awareness Day | Activate Connections to Prevent Human Trafficking |
| January 12 | National Youth Day | Arise, Awake, and Realise the Power You Hold |
| January 12 | World Tamil Diaspora Day | 'Tamil Vellum' which translates to 'Tamil will win' |
| January 15 | Indian Army Day | In Service of the Nation |
| January 15 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Shifting the Cultural Climate through the Study and Practice of Kingian Nonviolence |
| January 16 | National Startup Day | Startups Unlocking Infinite Potential |
| January 17 | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti | |
| January 17 | Benjamin Franklin Day | |
| January 19 | Kokborok Day / Tripuri Language Day | - |
| January 19 | 19th National Disaster Response Force Raising Day | NDRF: Serving Humanity with Compassion and Valour |
| January 20 | Penguin Awareness Day | - |
| January 21 | Tripura, Manipur & Meghalaya Foundation Day | - |
| January 23 | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | Netaji: The Inspiration for a New India |
| January 24 | National Girl Child Day | - |
| January 24 | International Education Day | Learning for lasting peace |
| January 25 | National Tourism Day | Sustainable Journeys, Timeless Memories |
| January 25 | National Voters' Day | Nothing Like Voting, I Vote For sure |
| January 25 | Mahayana New Year | |
| January 26 | International Customs Day | Customs Engaging Traditional and New Partners with Purpose |
| January 26 | 75th Republic Day | Viksit Bharat’ (developed India) & ‘Bharat - Loktantra Ki Matruka’ (India - the mother of democracy) |
| January 26 | International Day of Clean Energy | Clean Energy for People and Planet |
| January 27 | National Geographic Day | Celebrating a Legacy of Exploration and Discovery |
| January 27 | International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims | Recognizing the Extraordinary Courage of Victims and Survivors of the Holocaust |
| January 28 | Indian Newspaper Day | - |
| January 28 | Birth anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai | - |
| January 28 | Birth anniversary of Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa | - |
| January 28 | World Leprosy Day | Beat Leprosy |
| January 30 | World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day | Unite. Act. Eliminate |
| January 30 | Martyrs’ Day / Shaheed Diwas | - |
| January 31 | International Zebra Day |
February 2024
| Date | Event | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| February 1 | Indian Coast Guard Day | Innovating, Protecting, and Serving with Valor |
| February 1-7 | World Interfaith Harmony Week | Uniting for Peace |
| February 2 | Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day | Living Well with RA: Early Diagnosis, Effective Management, and a Brighter Future |
| February 2 | World Wetlands Day | Wetlands and Human Wellbeing |
| February 3 | National Golden Retriever Day | Celebrating the Heart of Gold |
| February 4 | National Day of Sri Lanka | Let’s stand together |
| February 4-10 | International Development Week | Go for the Goals |
| February 4 | World Cancer Day | Close the Care Gap |
| February 4 | International Day of Human Fraternity | - |
| February 6 | International Day of Zero Tolerance | Her Voice. Her Future |
| February 6 | Safer Internet Day | Inspiring Change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online |
| February 8 | National Opera Day | Celebrating the Heart of Opera |
| February 9 | Death anniversary of Baba Amte | - |
| February 10 | National Deworming Day | Eliminate STH: Invest in a healthier future for children |
| February 10 | World Pulses Day | Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People |
| February 11 | International Day of Women and Girls in Science | Women and Girls in Science Leadership, a New Era for Sustainability |
| February 11 | World Day of the Sick | It is not good that man should be alone — Healing the Sick by Healing Relationships |
| February 11 | World Unani Day | Unani Medicine for One Earth, One Health |
| 12th February | Darwin Day | - |
| February 12 | Abraham Lincoln's Birthday | - |
| February 12 | National Productivity Day | Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Productivity Engine for Economic Growth |
| February 12 | International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism | Living Together: Fostering Community Resilience to Prevent Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism |
| February 12 | International Epilepsy Day | Milestones on My Epilepsy Journey |
| February 13 | National Women’s Day / Sarojini Naidu's Birth Anniversary | - |
| February 13 | World Radio Day | Radio: A century informing, entertaining and educating |
| February 14 | World Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day | Hearts United: Raising Awareness, Fostering Hope, Promoting Care |
| February 15 | World Hippo Day | - |
| February 15 | International Childhood Cancer Day | Unveiling Challenges |
| February 16 | World Anthropology Day | Connections and Collaborations |
| February 17 | Global Tourism Resilience Day | Resilient Tourism: Building Back Better |
| February 17 | World Pangolin Day | - |
| February 18 | World Whale Day | - |
| February 19 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | - |
| February 20 | Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day | Cultural Heritage and Diversity |
| February 20 | Mizoram Foundation Day | Cultural Pride and Social Progress |
| February 20 | World Day of Social Justice | Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances |
| February 21 | International Mother Language Day | Multilingual education is a pillar of intergenerational learning |
| February 22 | World Thinking Day | Our World, Our Thriving Future |
| February 23 | World Peace and Understanding Day | Service above Self |
| February 24 | Central Excise Day | - |
| February 25 | 77th Raising Day (Defence Security Corps) | |
| February 27 | World NGO Day | Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of NGOs in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
| February 27 | National Protein Day | Solve with Protein |
| February 28 | National Science Day | Indigenous Technologies for Vikasit Bharat |
| February 29 | Rare Disease Day | Share Your Colours |
March 2024
| Date | Event | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| March 1 | Zero Discrimination Day | To protect everyone’s health, protect everyone’s rights |
| March 1 | World Civil Defence Day | Honor Heroes and Promote Safety Skills |
| March 1 | World Compliment Day | Spread Kindness and Appreciation |
| March 1 | Self-Injury Awareness Day | - |
| March 1 | 22nd Foundation Day of of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) | Energy Transition through Electrification and Decarbonization in India |
| March 1 | 48th Civil Accounts Day | Improving Service Delivery Through End-to-End Digitisation for Secure and Efficient Financial Engagement. |
| March 1 | World Seagrass Day | Healthy Seagrass, Healthy Planet |
| March 3 | World Hearing Day | Changing mindsets: Let’s make ear and hearing care reality for ll! |
| March 3 | World Wildlife Day | Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation |
| March 4 | National Security Day | Focus on Safety Leadership for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Excellence |
| March 4 | World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation | - |
| March 4 | National Safety Day | Safety Leadership for ESG Excellence |
| March 4 | National Grammar Day | It's not only a date, it's an imperative: March forth on March 4 to speak well, write well, and help others do the same |
| March 4 | World Obesity Day | Let’s Talk About Obesity and.. |
| March 5 | International Day for Disarmment and Non-Proliferation Awareness | - |
| March 7 | Generic Medicine Day | |
| March 8 | International Women’s Day | Inspire Inclusion |
| March 10 | (CISF) Rising Day | - |
| March 10 | International Day of Women Judges | Empathy and Action: Women and girls in carceral settings |
| March 11-17 | World Rotaract Day | Celebrating Rotaract |
| March 12 | Ramakrishna Jayanti | - |
| March 12 | Mauritius Day | - |
| March 13 | No Smoking Day | Protecting children from tobacco industry interference |
| March 14 | International Day of Action for Rivers | Water for All |
| March 14 | Pi Day | Engineering Solutions for Sustainable World |
| March 14 | World Kidney Day | Kidney Health for All – Advancing Equitable Access to Care and Optimal Medication Practice |
| March 15 | World Consumer Rights Day | Fir and Responsible AI for Consumers |
| March 15 | International Day to Combat Islamophobia | - |
| March 16 | National Vaccination Day | Vaccines Work For All |
| March 18 | Global Recycling Day | #RecyclingHeroes |
| March 18 | Ordinance Factories Day | Operational Efficiency, Readiness, and Mission Accomplishment in the Maritime Domain |
| March 20 | World Sparrow Day | I Love Sparrows |
| March 20 | World Oral Health Day | A HAPPY MOUTH IS… A HAPPY BODY |
| March 20 | International Day of Happiness | Reconnecting for Happiness: Building Resilient Communities |
| March 20 | (UN) French Language Day | Create, innovate, undertake in French. |
| March 20 | World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People | - |
| March 21 | World Poetry Day | To promote the reading, writing, publishing, and teaching of poetry |
| March 21 | World Down Syndrome Day | End The Stereotypes |
| March 21 | International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | A Decade of Recognition, Justice, and Development: Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent |
| March 21 | International Day of Nowruz | |
| March 21 | World Puppetry Day | The Climate |
| March 21 | World Forestry Day | Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for Better World |
| March 22 | Bihar Diwas | - |
| March 22 | World Water Day | Leveraging Water for Peace |
| March 23 | Martyr's Day | - |
| March 23 | World Meteorological Day | At the front line of climate action |
| March 23 | Earth Hour 2024 | Biggest Hour for Earth |
| March 24 | International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violation and for the Dignity of Victims | - |
| March 24 | World Tuberculosis Day | Yes! We can end TB |
| March 25 | International Day of the Unborn Child | Honouring the Unborn |
| March 25 | International Day of Solidity with Detained and Missing Staff Members | |
| March 25 | International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade | Stories of Courage: Resistance to Slavery and Unity against Racism |
| March 26 | Purple Day | symbolises hope and courage for those living with this neurological disorder. |
| March 27 | World Theatre Day | Theatre and Culture of Peace, and the message, Art is Peace |
| March 28 | World Piano Day | Celebrating the marriage of tradition and innovation in piano music |
| March 29 | Good Friday | - |
| March 30 | Rajasthan Day | - |
| March 30 | International Day of Zero Waste | Towards Circular Future |
| March 31 | Eiffel Tower Day | - |
| March 31 | International Transgender Day of Visibility | Trans Love Letters |
April 2024
| Date | Event | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Odisha Foundation Day | - |
| April 1-7 | Prevention of Blindness Week | - |
| April 2 | World Autism Awareness Day | Empowering Autistic Voices |
| April 2 | International Children’s Book Day | Cross the Seas on the Wing of your Imagination |
| April 2 | International Fact-Checking Day | - |
| April 3 | 260th Raising Day (of Army Medical Corps) | Swastha Bharat, Viksit Bharat |
| April 4 | International Carrot Day | For sharing carrot-related recipes and creative ways to enjoy this vegetable. |
| April 4 | International Day for Mine Awareness | Witnessing a Way Forward: Protecting Lives. Building Peace. |
| April 5 | International Day of Conscience | Promoting the Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience |
| April 5 | National Maritime Day | Navigating the Future: Safety First! |
| April 6 | National Handmade Day | Buy a Handmade Product |
| April 6 | International Day of Sports For Development And Peace | Sport for the Promotion of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies. |
| April 7 | World Health Day | My Health, My Right. |
| April 7 | International Day of Reflection | - |
| April 8 | International Romani Day | We exist, respect our humanity |
| April 9 | 59th Bravery Day (Valour Day) (CRPF) | - |
| April 10 | World Homoeopathy Day | Homeoparivar: One Health, One Family. |
| April 10 | National Siblings Day | Celebrating the Weird and Wonderful. Through Thick and Thin: Celebrating Sibling Support. |
| April 11 | National Safe Motherhood Day | - |
| April 11 | World Parkinson’s Day | - |
| April 12 | International Day of Human Space Flight | Encourage Scientific Curiosity |
| April 12 | International Day for Street Children | Belonging |
| April 13 | Jallianwala Bagh Massacre | - |
| April 13 | 40th Siachen Day (Operation Meghdoot) | Grit and determination |
| April 14 | Ambedkar Jayanti | Social justice and equality |
| April 14 | World Chagas Disease Day | Tackling Chagas disease: detect early and care for life |
| April 14 | World Quantum Day | Raising a Quantum Ready Workforce |
| April 14 | National Fire Service Day | Ensure Fire Safety to Contribute towards nation building. |
| April 15 | World Art Day | A Garden of Expression: Cultivating Community Through Art. |
| April 16 | World Voice Day | Resonate, Educate, Celebrate! |
| April 17 | World Hemophilia Day | Equitable access for all: recognizing all bleeding disorders. |
| April 18 | World Heritage Day | Discover and Experience Diversity |
| April 19 | Satellite Technology Day | - |
| April 19 | World Liver Day | Be Vigilant, Get Regular Liver Check-Up, and Prevent Fatty Liver Diseases |
| April 20 | United Nations Chinese Language Day | Youth Together for a Better World |
| April 21 | National Civil Service Day | Public Service in a Changing World |
| April 22 | World Creativity and Innovation Day | Inspire |
| April 22 | International Mother Earth Day | Planet vs. Plastics |
| April 23 | World Book and Copyright Day | Read Your Way |
| April 23 | English Language Day | Use of Technology for Multilingual Teaching: Challenges and Opportunities |
| April 23 | Spanish Language Day | - |
| April 24 | National Panchayati Raj Day | - |
| April 24 | World Day For Animals in Laboratories | Protect animals – protect people |
| April 24-30 | World Immunization Week | Humanly Possible: Immunization for All |
| April 24 | Administrative Professionals Day | - |
| April 24 | International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace | |
| April 25 | World Malaria Day | Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world. |
| April 25 | World Penguin Day | Promoting penguin conservation and awareness of threats like pollution. |
| April 25 | International Girls in ICT Day | Leadership |
| April 25 | International Delegate's Day | Together, we challenge those in power |
| April 26 | World Intellectual Property Day | IP and the SDGs: Building our common future with innovation and creativity. |
| April 26 | International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day | |
| April 27 | World Tapir Day | To raising awareness about these fascinating creatures |
| April 27 | World Veterinary Day | Veterinarians are Essential Health Workers |
| April 27 | International Sculpture Day | - |
| April 27 | World Design Day | Is it kind? |
| April 28 | World Day for Safety and Health at Work | The impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health. |
| April 29 | International Dance Day | Dance Connects |
| April 30 | Ayushman Bharat Diwas | - |
| April 30 | International Jazz Day | Music of improvisation and collective creation. |
May 2024
| Date | Event | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 | International Labour Day / May Day | Social Justice and Decent Work for All |
| May 1 | Gujarat Day / Gujarat Foundation Day | - |
| May 1 | Maharashtra Day | |
| May 2 | World Tuna Day | |
| May 3 | World Press Freedom Day | A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis |
| May 4 | Coal Miners Day | |
| May 4 | International Firefighter’s Day | |
| May 5 | World Laughter Day (first Sunday of May) | Laugh Together, Heal Together |
| May 6 | International No Diet Day | Embrace Yourself: Reject Diet Culture, Love You |
| May 7 | World Athletics Day | World Mile Challenge |
| May 7 | World Asthma Day (First Tuesday of May) | Asthma Education Empowers |
| May 7 | Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti | |
| May 8 | World Red Cross Day / World Red Crescent Day | I give with joy, and the joy I give is a reward |
| May 8 | World Thalassaemia Day | Empowering Lives, Embracing Progress: Equitable and Accessible Thalassaemia Treatment for All |
| May 10 | World Lupus Day | |
| May 11 | National Technology Day | From Schools to Startups: Igniting Young Minds to Innovate |
| May 11 | World Migratory Bird Day (second Saturday in May & second Saturday in October) | Insects |
| May 12 | International Nurses Day | Our Nurses. Our Future. The Economic Power of Care |
| May 12 | Mother's Day (Second Sunday of May) | |
| May 15 | International Day of Families | Families and Climate Change |
| May 16 | National Dengue Day | Dengue Prevention: Our Responsibility for a Safer Tomorrow |
| May 16 | International Day of Light | Light in Our Lives |
| May 16 | International Day of Living Together in Peace | |
| May 17 | World Telecommunication Day | Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development |
| May 17 | World Hypertension Day | Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer! |
| May 17 | National Endangered Species Day (Third Friday in May) | Celebrate Saving Species |
| May 18 | World AIDS Vaccine Day | |
| May 18 | International Museum Day | Museums for Education and Research |
| May 18 | Armed Forces Day (Third Saturday of the May, USA) | |
| May 20 | International HR Day | Shaping the New Future |
| May 20 | World Bee Day | Bee engaged with Youth |
| May 21 | National Anti-Terrorism Day | United Against Terror: Building a Secure and Inclusive Future |
| May 21 | International Tea Day | |
| May 21 | World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development | |
| May 22 | International Day for Biological Diversity | Be Part of the Plan |
| May 23 | Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Purnima | |
| May 23 | World Turtle Day | |
| May 23 | International Day to End Obstetric Fistula | Breaking the Cycle: Preventing Fistula Worldwide |
| May 24 | National Brother's Day | - |
| May 25 | Africa Day | Education Fit for the 21st Century |
| May 25-31 | Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories | |
| May 27 | National Memorial Day (last Monday of May) (US Armed Forces) | |
| May 28 | International Day of Action for Women’s Health | Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress |
| May 29 | International Day of UN Peacekeepers | Fit for the Future: Building Better Together |
| May 30 | Goa Statehood Day | - |
| May 30 | Corpus Christi | |
| May 30 | International Day of Potato | Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope |
| May 31 | Anti-Tobacco Day | Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference |
June 2024
| Date | Event | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| June 1 | World Milk Day | Moving towards a healthy tomorrow: Ensuring the nutritional benefit of milk for our overall wellbeing |
| June 1 | Global Day of Parents | The Promise of Playful Parenting |
| June 2 | Telangana Formation Day | |
| June 3 | World Bicycle Day | Promoting Health, Equity, and Sustainability through Cycling |
| June 3 | International Sex Workers’ Day | |
| June 4 | International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression | Protecting Children in Armed Conflicts |
| June 5 | World Environment Day | Our Land, Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration |
| June 5 | 33rd Foundation Day (Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)) | To develop a hyperscale cloud made by Indians for Indians |
| June 5 | International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported & Unregulated Fishing | |
| June 6 | UN Russian Language Day | To promote the study and appreciation of the Russian language |
| June 6 | International Level Crossing Awareness Day | Vulnerable Road Users |
| June 7 | World Pest Day | Global Solutions, Local Impact: Mapping Success in Pest Management |
| June 7 | World Food Safety Day | Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected |
| June 7 | National Donut Day (USA, 1st Friday in June) | |
| June 8 | World Oceans Day | Awaken New Depths |
| June 8 | World Brain Tumour Day | Brain Health and Prevention |
| June 8 | National Best Friends Day | Building Bridges of Kindness |
| June 9 | World Accreditation Day | Accreditation: Empowering Tomorrow and Shaping the Future |
| June 9 | International Archives Day | #CyberArchives |
| June 10 | UN International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations | Equal dialogue and mutual respect |
| June 11 | International Day of Play | Play Unites Us All |
| June 12 | World Day Against Child Labour | Let’s Act on Our Commitments: End Child Labour! |
| June 13 | International Albinism Awareness Day | 10 years of IAAD: A decade of collective progress. |
| June 14 | World Blood Donor Day | 20 years of celebrating giving, Thank you Blood Donors! |
| June 15 | World Wind Day | Pawan Urja: Powering the Future of India |
| June 15 | World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | Spotlight on Older Persons in Emergencies |
| June 16 | Father's Day | Honoring Fatherhood: Strength, Love, and Sacrifice |
| June 16 | International Day of Family Remittances | Digital remittances towards financial inclusion and cost reduction |
| June 17 | World Crocodile Day | |
| June 17 | World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought | United for Land. Our Legacy. Our Future |
| June 18 | Autistic Pride Day | Taking the Mask Off |
| June 18 | International Picnic Day | Celebrating Different Cultures |
| June 18 | International Day for Countering Hate Speech | Investing in the Power of Youth for Countering and Addressing Hate Speech |
| June 18 | Sustainable Gastronomy Day | More Taste, Less Waste |
| June 19 | World Sickle Cell Day | Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Globally |
| June 19 | World Sauntering Day | Encourages individuals to walk, ramble, and meander, appreciating |
| June 19 | International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence | Attacks against health care in conflict-affected areas: Impacts for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence |
| June 20 | World Refugee Day | For a World Where Refugees Are Welcomed |
| June 21 | World Music Day | Faites de la musique (Make music) |
| June 21 | World Hydrography Day | Hydrographic Information - Enhancing Safety, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Marine Activities |
| June 21 | International Yoga Day | Yoga for Self and Society |
| June 22 | World Rainforest Day | Empowering the World in Defense of Our Rainforests |
| June 23 | International Olympic Day | Let's Move and Celebrate |
| June 23 | United Nations Public Service Day | Fostering Innovation Amid Global Challenges: A Public Sector Perspective |
| June 23 | World Allergy Week | Managing allergic diseases amidst environmental changes |
| June 23 | International Widows’ Day | |
| June 24 | International Day of Women in Diplomacy | Women's Leadership in Multilateral Diplomacy |
| June 24-30 | Deafblind Awareness Week 2024 | Embracing Diversity: Breaking Barriers Together |
| June 25 | World Vitiligo Day | United by the Skin / Unidos Por La Piel |
| June 25 | International Day of the Seafarer | Safety Tips at Sea |
| June 26 | World Refrigeration Day | Temperature Matters |
| June 26 | International Day in Support of Victims of Torture | Accountability and justice for torture victims central to commemorations for Convention against Torture |
| June 26 | International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking | The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention |
| June 27 | MSME Day (Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) | Leveraging the Power and Resilience of Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises to Accelerate Sustainable Development and Eradicate Poverty in Times of Multiple Crises |
| June 27 | Helen Keller Day | |
| June 27 | International Pineapple Day | |
| June 28 | National Insurance Awareness Day | Protecting What Matters Most |
| June 29 | International Day of the Tropics | - |
| June 29 | National Statistics Day (birth anniversary of Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis') | Use of Data for Decision Making |
| June 30 | International Asteroid Day | Deflection Strategies |
| June 30 | International Day of Parliamentarism | Parliamentary Diplomacy: Building Bridges of Peace and Understanding |
July 2024
| Date | Event | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| July 1 | GST Day (India) | Sashakt Vyapar Samagra Vikas (Empowered Trade Overall Growth) |
| July 1 | National Doctor's Day (Birth & death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, the 2nd CM of West Bengal) | Healing Hands, Caring Hearts |
| July 1 | Chartered Accountants Day | Innovating for a sustainable future |
| July 1 | National Postal Worker Day | Honoring the Backbone of Communication |
| July 1 | National U.S. Postage Stamp Day | |
| July 2 | World UFO Day | |
| July 2 | World Sports Journalists Day | - |
| July 3 | International Plastic Bag Free Day | A step towards sustainability |
| July 4 | Independence Day of United States | |
| July 6 | International Day of Cooperatives | Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All |
| July 6 | World Zoonoses Day | One World, One Health: Prevent Zoonoses |
| July 7 | World Chocolate Day | |
| July 7 | Global Forgiveness Day | |
| July 7 | World Kiswahili Language Day | Kiswahili: Education and Culture of Peace |
| July 10 | Global Energy Independence Day | Energy Transition Now: Embrace the Future |
| July 10 | 24th National Fish Farmer’s Day (India: largest shrimp producer, 3rd largest producer of fish & 4th largest seafood exporter in the world) | Blue Revolution |
| July 11 | World Population Day | Leave no one behind, count everyone |
| July 11 | International Day of Reflection and Commemoration (of the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica) | I am because you are |
| July 12 | International Malala Day (Autobiography: I Am Malala) (@17, the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize) (Nobel Peace Prize 2014 along with Kailash Satyarthi) | - |
| July 12 | International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms (UN declared 2025-2034 Decade of Combating Sand Storms) | |
| July 15 | World Youth Skills Day | Youth Skills for Peace and Development |
| July 15 | Social Media Giving Day | encourages people to use social media to help those in need and promote charity |
| July 16 | World Snake Day | Appreciating their vital role in ecosystems |
| July 16 | ICAR Foundation & Technology Day (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) | |
| July 17 | World Day for International Justice | Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice |
| July 18 | Nelson Mandela International Day | Combating poverty and inequality is in our hand |
| July 20 | International Chess Day | - |
| July 20 | International Moon Day | Illuminating the Shadows |
| July 22 | World Brain Day | Brain Health and Prevention |
| July 22 | National Flag Day | Unity and Diversity, |
| July 22 | National Mango Day (King of Fruits: Mango) | #AlwaysMangoSZN |
| July 22 | Pi Approximation Day / Casual Pi Day | |
| July 23 | National Broadcasting Day | - |
| July 24 | National Income Tax Day | Celebrating the Contribution of Taxpayers to Nation Building |
| July 25 | World IVF Day / World Embryologist Day | Celebrating the Miracle Workers of Reproductive Medicine |
| July 25 | World Drowning Prevention Day | Anyone can drown, no one should |
| July 26 | Kargil Vijay Diwas (Operation Vijay (1999): India's military response to the Pakistani incursion in the Kargil region to reclaim its territory) (Operation Safed Sagar: the Indian Air Force response during the Kargil War, aimed at dislodging regular and irregular Pakistani troops from Indian positions along the Line of Control) (Kargil Review Committee Chairman: K. Subramanyam) | Paying Homage to the Martyrs |
| July 26 | World Mangrove Day (International Day of the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem) | - |
| July 26 | SysAdmin Day / System Administrator Appreciation Day (Last Friday of July) | |
| July 27 | CRPF Raising Day (Central Reserve Police Force, 86th) | |
| July 28 | World Hepatitis Day | It’s Time for Action |
| July 28 | World Nature Conservation Day | Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation |
| July 29 | International Tiger Day | Call for Action |
| July 30 | International Friendship Day | Sharing the human spirit through friendship |
| July 31 | World Ranger Day | 30 by 30 |
| July 30 | World Day Against Trafficking in Persons | Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking |
August 2024
| Date | Event | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| August 1 | World Wide Web Day | |
| August 1 | World Lung Cancer Day | Close the Care Gap: Everyone Deserves Access to Cancer Care |
| August 1 | Earth Overshoot Day | #MoveTheDate |
| August 1 | National Mountain Climbing Day | |
| August 1 | Muslim Women’s Rights Day (the anniversary of the enactment of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act which prohibits triple talaq) | |
| August 1 | World FinTech Day | |
| August 1-7 | World Breastfeeding Week | Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all |
| August 2 (1st Friday of August) | International Beer Day | |
| August 3 | World Alopecia Day | Embracing Uniqueness: Celebrating Diversity |
| August 3 | Indian Organ Donation Day | Donate Organs, Save Lives |
| August 4 (1st Sunday of August) | National Friendship Day (International Day of Friendship - July 30) | Celebrating Bonds Across Borders |
| August 4 | National Bone and Joint Day | Preventing Injuries |
| August 4 | U.S. Coast Guard Day | |
| August 6 | Hiroshima Day | |
| August 7 | 10th National Handloom Day | Weaving Sustainable Futures |
| August 7 | National Javelin Day (to commemorate Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal win at the Tokyo Olympics) | Empowering Youth Through Sports |
| August 8 | Quit India Movement Day / August Kranti Day | |
| August 9 | Nagasaki Day | Together with the Hibakusha, let us achieve a nuclear weapon-free, peaceful, and just world — for the future of humankind and our planet |
| August 9 | National Book Lovers Day | |
| August 9 | International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples | Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact |
| August 10 | World Biofuel Day | Sustainable Biofuels: Fueling a Greener Future |
| August 10 | World Lion Day | Lions in the Balance: Protecting Their Future |
| August 11 | World Steelpan Day (Steelpan - a musical instrument that originated in Trinidad and Tobago) | From Roots to Recognition: Steelpan's Journey to Global Acclaim |
| August 12 | International Youth Day | From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development |
| August 12 | World Elephant Day | Personifying Prehistoric Beauty, Theological Relevance, and Environmental Importance |
| August 13 | World Organ Donation Day | Be the Reason for Someone’s Smile Today! |
| August 13 | International Lefthanders Day | |
| August 14 | Partition Horrors Remembrance Day / Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas | |
| August 14 | Youm-e-Azadi (Pakistan Independence Day) | Azm-e-Istehkam: Resolve for Growth & Stability |
| August 15 | Indian Independence Day (Countries celebrating Independence Day on Aug 15 - Bahrain, South and North Korea, Republic of Congo & Liechtenstein) | Viksit Bharat / Developed India |
| August 15 | National Mourning Day (Bangladesh) | |
| August 17 | Malayalam New Year | |
| August 17 | Indonesian Independence Day | |
| August 19 | Afghanistan Independence Day | |
| August 19 | World Photography Day | An Entire Day |
| August 19 | World Humanitarian Day | #ActForHumanity |
| August 19 | Sanskrit Diwas | Vedic Heritage and Tradition |
| August 19 | Raksha Bandhan | |
| August 20 | World Mosquito Day | Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world |
| August 20 | Indian Akshay Urja Day (to raise awareness of renewable energy & to commemorate the birth anniversary of the former prime minister, Rajiv Gandhi) | Impact of Akshay Urja in India |
| August 20 | Sadbhavna Diwas | Unity in Diversity: Embracing Our Differences |
| August 21 | World Senior Citizen’s Day | Embracing the Wisdom of Age |
| August 21 | International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism | Voices for Peace: Victims of Terrorism as Peace Advocates and Educators |
| August 22 | International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief | |
| August 23 | International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition | Creating Global Freedom: Countering Racism with Justice in Societies and Among Nations |
| August 23 | National Space Day | Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga |
| August 23 | Black Ribbon Day / European Day of Remembrance | |
| August 25-29 | World Water Week | Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future |
| August 26 | Women’s Equality Day | Thank the Women in your life |
| August 26 | Birth anniversary of Mother Teresa | |
| August 28-30 | Global Fintech Fest | Blueprint for the Next Decade of Finance: Responsible AI | Inclusive | Resilient |
| August 29 | International Day Against Nuclear Tests | The Path to Zero: The Role of the United Nations in Nuclear Disarmament |
| August 29 | National Sports Day | Sport for the Promotion and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies |
| August 30 | National Small Industry Day | Empowering India's MSMEs |
September 2024
| Date | Event | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| September 1-7 | National Nutrition Week | Nutritious Diets for Everyone |
| September 2 | World Coconut Day | Coconut for a Circular Economy: Building Partnership for Maximum Value |
| September 3 | Skyscraper Day | Embracing Uniqueness: Celebrating Diversity |
| September 5 | Teacher’s Day (birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second president of India) | Empowering Educators for a Sustainable Future |
| September 5 | International Day of Charity (death anniversary of Mother Teresa) | Give a Little, Help a Lot |
| September 7 | Ganesh Chaturthi | - |
| September 7 | World Duchenne Awareness Day (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: a rare genetic disorder which affects the production of dystrophin, an important protein for muscle health leading to progressive muscle degeneration and weakness) | Raise your voice for Duchenne |
| September 7 | International Day of Police Cooperation | Police integrity, accountability, and oversight |
| September 7 (1st Saturday of September) | International Vulture Awareness Day (Main culprit in the reduction of vultures in India is due to Diclofenac poisoning, a veterinary drug used in livestock) | Protecting Nature's Cleaners |
| September 8 | International Literacy Day | Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace |
| September 8 | World Physical Therapy Day | low back pain (LBP) and the role of physiotherapy in its management and prevention |
| September 9 | International Day to Protect Education from Attack | Adolescent well-being |
| September 10 | World Suicide Prevention Day | Changing the Narrative on Suicide (triennial theme from 2024-2026) |
| September 11 | National Forest Martyrs Day | Honoring the Sacrifices of those who Defended Forests and Wildlife |
| September 14 | World First Aid Day | First Aid and Sports |
| September 14 | Hindi Diwas | From traditional knowledge to artificial intelligence |
| September 15 | International Day of Democracy | Navigating AI for Governance and Citizen Engagement |
| September 15 | National Engineer's Day (the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya) | Innovating for a Sustainable Future |
| September 16 | World Ozone Day | Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action |
| September 16 | International Day for Interventional Cardiology | |
| September 17 | World Patient Safety Day | Improving diagnosis for patient safety (Slogan: Get it right, make it safe!) |
| September 18 | World Bamboo Day | Next Generation Bamboo: Solution, Innovation, and Design |
| September 20 | World Cleanup Day (Host of the inaugural event – Norway) | Arctic Cities and Marine Litter |
| September 21 | International Day of Peace | Cultivating a Culture of Peace |
| September 21 | World Alzheimer's Day | Time to act on dementia, Time to act on Alzheimer's |
| September 22 | World Rose Day (Cancer awareness) | |
| September 22 | World Rhino Day (Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park & Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary(Assam)) | Keep the Five Alive (refers to all the five rhino species: White, Black, Greater One-Horned, Javan, & Sumatran) |
| September 23 | International Day of Sign Languages | Sign up for Sign Language Rights |
| September 24 (4th Sunday of September) | World Rivers Day | Waterways of Life |
| September 25 | World Pharmacists Day | Pharmacists: Meeting Global Health Needs |
| September 25 | Antyodaya Diwas (birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, the co-founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS)) | - |
| September 26 | International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons / Nuclear Abolition Day | Forging a path towards human security, justice, and peace |
| September 26 | World Maritime Day | Navigating the Future: Safety First! |
| September 26 | World Environmental Health Day | Environmental Health: Creating Resilient Communities through Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation |
| September 26 | World Contraception Day | A choice for all. Freedom to plan, power to choose |
| September 26 | European Day of Languages | Motto: Languages for peace |
| September 27 | World Tourism Day | Tourism and Peace |
| September 28 | World Rabies Day | Breaking Rabies Boundaries |
| September 28 | International Day for Universal Access to Information | Mainstreaming Access to Information and Participation in the Public Sector |
| September 29 | World Heart Day | Use Heart for Action |
| September 30 | International Translation Day | Empowering India's MSMEs |
October 2024
| Date | Event | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| October | Breast Cancer Awareness Month | No-one should face breast cancer alone |
| October 1 | World Vegetarian Day | Mix It Up |
| October 1 | International Coffee Day | Coffee, Your Daily Ritual, Our Shared Journey |
| October1 | International Day of the Older Persons | Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide |
| October 2 | Gandhi Jayanti | |
| October 2 | International Day of Non-Violence | Celebrating Peace, Tolerance, and the Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi |
| October 3 | German Unity Day | |
| October 4 | World Animal Day | The World is Their Home too! |
| October 5 | World Teachers' Day | Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education |
| October 6 | World Cerebral Palsy Day | #UniquelyCP |
| October 7 | World Cotton Day (Cotton Four (C4): Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad & Mali, 4 African countries that are leading cotton producers and exporters) | Cotton for Good |
| October 7 (1st Monday of October) | World Habitat Day | Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future |
| October 8 | Indian Air Force Day (92nd) | Bhartiya Vayu Sena: Saksham, Sashakt, Atmanirbhar (Potent, Powerful, and Self-Reliant) |
| October 9 | World Postal Day (Universal Postal Union (UPU): Founded - 1874 Headquarters - Berne, Switzerland; 192 countries, 2nd oldest international organization) (oldest international organization: International Telecommunication Union (1865)) | 150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nation |
| October 10 | World Mental Health Day | Mental Health at Work |
| October 10 | National Postal Day | |
| October 11 | International Day of the Girl Child | Girls’ Vision for the Future |
| October 11 | World Migratory Bird Day | Protect Insects, Protect Birds |
| October 12 | Dussehra | |
| October 13 | International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction | Empowering the next generation for a resilient future |
| October 14 | World Standards Day | Shared Vision for a Better World: Spotlight on SDG9 |
| October 15 | World Students’ Day (birth anniversary of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: Missile Man of India) | Empowering Students to be Agents of Change |
| October 15 | World White Cane Day | Promoting Inclusion: Celebrating Abilities |
| October 15 | Global Handwashing Day | Why are clean hands still important? |
| October 15 | International Day of Rural Women | Rural Women Sustaining Nature for Our Collective Future |
| October 15 | Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day | |
| October 16 | World Food Day | Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future |
| October 16 | World Spine Day | Support Your Spine |
| October 16 | World Anaesthesia Day | Workforce Well-Being |
| October 16 | National Boss Day or Bosses Day | |
| October 17 | International Day for the Eradication of Poverty | Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment Acting together for just, peaceful and inclusive societies |
| October 20 | World Statistics Day | Use of Data for Decision Making |
| October 21 | World Iodine Deficiency Day (National Goitre Control Programme - 1962 National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme (1992)) | To raise awareness about the importance of iodine in health and to promote iodine rich diets |
| October 24 | World Polio Day (India became polio-free in 2014) | A Global Mission to Reach Every Child |
| October 24 | United Nations Day | |
| October 24 | International Day of Diplomats | Honoring the Guardians of Global Peace |
| October 24 | World Development Information Day | Improving Dissemination of Information Towards Development Goals |
| October 24-31 | Global Media and Information Literacy Week | The New Digital Frontiers of Information: Media and Information Literacy for Public Interest Information |
| October 25 | International Dwarfism Awareness Day | |
| October 27 | Indian Army Infantry Day | In Service of the Nation |
| October 28- November 3 | Vigilance Awareness Week (Central Vigilance Commission (CVC): Founded - 1964, statutory Status - 2003 CVC Commissioner - Praveen Kumar Srivastava, 1st: Nittoor Srinivasa Rau) | Culture of Integrity for Nation's Prosperity |
| October 29 | International Animation Day | Animation: A Global Language |
| October 29 | International Day of Care and Support | Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide |
| October 31 | World Cities Day | Youth Leading Climate and Local Action for Cities |
| October 31 | World Savings Day | Sustainability and Personal Finance |
| October 31 | Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day (149th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Iron Man of India, Bardoli Gandhi India's first Deputy Prime Minister & Home Minister, Kheda Satyagraha (1918), Bardoli Satyagraha (1928)) (World’s tallest statue:Statue of Unity, 182 m, Narmada River, Sardar Sarovar Dam: second largest gravity dam in the world) | |
| October 31 | Halloween Day |
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