What are International Days, see the list here

We habitually celebrate many days that have social, international, economic, commemorative, or celebratory significance. But, now in this article, we will talk about what is International Days, and here we will see which day is celebrated on which date or month.

What are International Days?

International days are occasions to introduce, educate, and raise awareness of issues of concern to the general public, mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and celebrate and strengthen humanity.

More importantly, the general awareness section has a major portion related to the topic of important International days and events. Moreover, each International Day provides the opportunity for many artists to organize activities related to the theme of that day.

There is an international day dedicated to almost every global issue. There are some we have all heard of, such as International Women’s Day. And there are many more. Others, such as International Mother Language Day, and World AIDS Day, are less well-known.

Why we celebrate International Days:

For your information, let us tell you that since its establishment in 1945, the United Nations has set aside about 200 days related to its main work areas like peace, development, human rights, justice, and humanitarian action.

Additionally, each day highlights global problems such as the depletion of water resources and remembers unimaginable tragedies such as the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, and more. On the other hand, these days also celebrate human achievements, from the important role of rural women in society to scientific contributions that have changed the lives of countless people.

Who decides on international days?

Any UN Member State can submit a new International Day, which is voted on by the General Assembly. Naturally, distinct UN agencies take the lead on individual International Day. Agencies use their expertise to identify the focus of the day, spread awareness, and coordinate among partners.

List of International Days

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

• 2 February – World Wetlands Day
• 4 February – World Cancer Day
• 4 February – International Day of Human Fraternity
• 6 February – International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
• 10 February – World Pulses Day
• 11 February – International Day of Women and Girls in Science
• 13 February -World Radio Day
• 20 February – World Day of Social Justice
• 21 February – United Nations International Mother Language Day

MARCH

• 1 March – World Seagrass Day
• 1 March – United Nations Zero Discrimination Day
• 3 March – International Day for Ear and Hearing Loss
• 3 March – World Wildlife Day
• 5 March – International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness
• 8 March – International Women’s Day
• 10 March – International Day of Women Judges
• 15 March – International Day to combat Islamophobia
• 20 March – International Day of Happiness
• 20 March – French Language Day
• 21 March – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
• 21 March – World Poetry Day
• 21 March – International Nowruz Day
• 21 March – World Down Syndrome Day
• 21 March – International Day of Forests
• 22 March – World Water Day
• 23 March – World Meteorological Day
• 24 March – World Tuberculosis Day
• 24 March – International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights
• 25 March – International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery
• 25 March – International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
• 30 March – International Day of Zero Waste

APRIL

• 2 April – World Autism Awareness Day
• 4 April – ‘International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
• 5 April – International Day of Conscience
• 6 April – International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
• 7 April – World Health Day
• 7 April – International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda
• 12 April – International Day of Human Space Flight
• 14 April – World Chagas Disease Day
• 15 April – World Art Day
• 20 April – Chinese Language Day
• 21 April – World Creativity and Innovation Day
• 22 April – International Mother Earth Day
• 23 April – World Book and Copyright Day
• 23 April – Spanish Language Day
• 23 April – English Language Day
• 24 April – International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
• 25 April – International Delegates Day
• 25 April – World Malaria Day
• 25 April – International Girls in ICT Day
• 26 April – Word Intellectual Property Day
• 26 April – International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
• 25 April – International Girls in ICT Day
• 28 April – World Day for Safety and Health at Work
• 30 April – International Jazz Day

MAY

• 2 May – World Tuna Day
• 3 May – World Press Freedom Day
• 8-9 May – Time of Remembrance for those Who Lost Their Lives during the WWII
• 10 May – International Day of Argania
• 11 May – World Migratory Bird Day
• 12 May – International Day of Plant Health
• 15 May – International Day of Families
• 16 May – International Day of Living Together in Peace
• 16 May – International Day of Light
• 17 May – World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
• 20 May – World Bee Day
• 21 May – World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
• 21 May – International Tea Day
• 22 May – International Day for Biological Diversity
• 23 May – International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
• 23 May – International Day of Vesak
• 24 May – International Day of the Markhor
• 25 May – Africa Day
• 25 May – World Football Day
• 29 May – International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
• 30 May – International Day of Potato
• 31 May – World No-Tobacco Day

JUNE

• 1 June – Global Day of Parents
• 3 June – World Bicycle Day
• 4 June – International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
• 5 June – International Day against Illegal, Unreported &Unregulated fishing
• 5 June – World Environment Day
• 6 June – Russian Language Day
• 7 June – World Food Safety Day
• 8 June – World Oceans Day
• 12 June – World Day Against Child Labour
• 13 June – International Albinism Awareness Day
• 14 June – World Blood Donor Day
• 15 June – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
• 16 June – International Day of Family Remittances
• 17 June – World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
• 18 June – Sustainable Gastronomy Day
• 18 June – International Day for Countering Hate Speech
• 19 June – International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
• 20 June – World Refugee Day
• 21 June – International Day of Yoga
• 21 June – International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice
• 23 June – United Nations Public Service Day
• 23 June – International Widows” Day
• 24 June – International Day of Women in Diplomacy
• 25 June – International Day of the Seafarer
• 26 June – International Day against Drug Abuse and illicit Trafficking
• 26 June – International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
• 27 June – Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day
• 29 June – International Day of the Tropics
• 30 June – International Day of Parliamentarism
• 30 June – International Asteroid Day

JULY

• 06 July – International Day of Cooperatives
• 11 July – World Population Day
• 11 July – International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica
• 12 July – International Day of combating Sand and Dust Stoms
• 15 July – World Youth Skills Day
• 17 July – International Criminal Justice Day
• 18 July – Nelson Mandela International Day
• 20 July – World Chess Day
• 28 July – World Hepatitis Day
• 30 July – World Day against Trafficking in Persons
• 30 July – International Day of Friendship

AUGUST

• 9 August – International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
• 12 August – International Youth Day
• 19 August – World Humanitarian Day
• 21 August – International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
• 22 August – Int’l Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion
• 23 August – International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
• 29 August – International Day against Nuclear Tests
• 30 August – International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
• 31 August – International Day for People of African Descent

SEPTEMBER

• 5 September – International Day of Charity
• 7 September – International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
• 8 September – International Literacy Day
• 9 September – International Day to Protect Education from Attack
• 10 September – Suicide Prevention Awareness Day
• 12 September – United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
• 15 September – International Day of Democracy
• 16 September  – International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
• 17 September – World Patient Safety Day
• 18 September – International Equal Pay Day
• 21 September – International Day of Peace
• 23 September – International Day of Sign Language
• 24 September – World Rivers Day
• 26 September – World Maritime Day
• 26 September – International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
• 27 September – World Tourism Day
• 28 September – International Day for Universal Access to Information
• 29 September – International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
• 30 September – International Translation Day

OCTOBER

• 1 October  – International Day of Older Persons
• 2 October – International Day of Non-Violence
• 5 October – World Teachers’ Day
• 7 October – World Habitat Day
• 9 October – World Post Day
• 10 October – World Mental Health Day
• 11 October – International Day of the Girl Child
• 13 October – International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
• 14 October – World Migratory Bird Day
• 15 October – Global Handwashing Day
• 15 October – International Day of Rural Women
• 16 October – World Food Day
• 17 October – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
• 20 October – World Statistics Day
• 24 October – United Nations Day
• 24 October – World Development Information Day
• 27 October – World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
• 31 October – World Cities Day

NOVEMBER

• 2 November – International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
• 5 November – World Tsunami Awareness Day
• 6 November – International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War
• 10 November – World Immunization Day
• 10 November – World Science Day for Peace and Development
• 14 November- World Diabetes Day
• 16 November – International Day for Tolerance
• 19 November – World Toilet Day
• 19 November – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
• 20 November – Africa Industrialization Day
• 20 November – World Children’s Day
• 21 November – World Philosophy Day
• 21 November – World Television Day
• 21 November – World Fisheries Day
• 25 November – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
• 26 November – World Sustainable Transport Day
• 29 November – International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
• 30 November – Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare

DECEMBER

• 1 December – World Aids Day
• 2 December – International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
• 3 December – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
• 4 December – International Day of Banks
• 5 December – International Volunteer Day
• 5 December – World Soil Day
• 7 December – International Civil Aviation Day
• 9 December – International Anti-Corruption Day
• 9 December –  International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide
• 10 December – Human Rights Day
• 11 December – International Mountain Day
• 12 December – Universal Health Coverage Day
• 12 December – International Day of Neutrality
• 18 December – International Migrants Day
• 18 December – Arabic Language Day
• 20 December – International Human Solidarity Day
• 27 December – International Day of Epidemic Preparadness