International Labor Day
Resources: NPR What is May Day?
Welcome! Use this list to familiarize yourself with the wide variety of celebrations that take place across the year. While not an exhaustive list, the following is a compilation of global holidays, awareness days, and celebrations that your global friends, family, or colleagues might be honoring. As you educate yourself and learn more about other cultures’ holidays and celebrations that may be new to you, be sure to do so respectfully.
Resources: NPR What is May Day?
(Europe) Resources: What Is May Day?
(USA) Resources: Asian Pacific Heritage About & Events
(USA) Resources: How To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo Respectfully
(Japan) Resources: Kodomo no hi: Children's Day Celebration
Resources: 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)
(Africa) Resources: Interview: Africa Has Much to Celebrate on Africa Day
(USA) Resources: The Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day
(China) Resources: Dragon Boat Festival 2024: Names, Origins, Traditions, Greetings