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.
Chinese communities of Southeast Asia, including Singapore and Malaysia. Equivalent and related official festivals include the Korean Dano, Japanese Tango no sekku, and Vietnamese Tết Đoan Ngọ Resources: How to Celebrate the Blue Dragon Festival
(USA)Resources: Equal Pay Today Equal Pay Day Calendar
Global, Cultural Celebration - spelling and pronunciation may vary by country Resources: The United Nations: What is Nowruz and why do we celebrate it? NPR: Nowruz: Persian New Year's Table Celebrates Spring Deliciously
Religious Holiday (Hinduism), India, Nepal Resources: 9 Things to Know about Holi, India’s Most Colorful Festival
Religious Holiday (Christianity) Resources: 20 Unique Easter Traditions That Show How the Holiday Is Celebrated Around the World
Resources: HRC Honors and Celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility
(USA) Resources: April is Celebrate Diversity Month
Resources: Autism Speaks World Autism Awareness Day
(China) Resources: Qingming Festival 2024
China Resources: Health For All
Religious Holiday(Islam)Resources: What is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims celebrate it? 6 questions answered PBS - Eid al Fitr - All About the Holidays
(USA) Resources: 10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Month
Religious Holiday (Judaism) Resources: The History Behind 7 Passover Traditions
(Australia and New Zealand) Resources: Anzac Day Traditions and Rituals: A Quick Guide
Resources: NPR What is May Day?
(Europe) Resources: What Is May Day?
(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
