International Days
Global celebrations and world events
Explore all 57 international days and observances with full details including history, fun facts, and ideas for how to celebrate. Each entry includes upcoming dates, related occasions, and frequently asked questions to help you make the most of every international celebration throughout the year.
World Pasta Day
World Pasta Day is an international pasta observance marked on October 25. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, October 25. It began at the World…
World Vegan Day
World Vegan Day is an international observance on November 1. In 2026 that is Sunday, November 1. Louise Wallis, then chair of The Vegan…
World Sandwich Day
World Sandwich Day is an informal international food observance on November 3. In 2026 that is Tuesday, November 3. Subway popularized the…
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day is an international observance on November 13. In 2026 that is Friday, November 13. The World Kindness Movement…
World Children's Day
World Children's Day is observed on November 20. In 2026 that is Friday, November 20. UNICEF promotes it as a global day of action for…
World Television Day
World Television Day is a United Nations observance held on 21 November each year. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, November 21. The UN…
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is observed each year on December 1. In 2026 that is Tuesday, December 1. The World Health Organization established the day…
International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day is a United Nations observance marked each year on December 5. In 2026 that is Saturday, December 5. The UN…
International Day of Human Rights
International Day of Human Rights - commonly called Human Rights Day - is a United Nations observance marked every year on December 10. In…