International Events

International Sloth Day is an annual observance that takes the third Saturday of October. International Sloth Day is the brainchild of AIUNAU, a non-profit organization working for the protection and rehabilitation of wildlife. Habitat loss due to deforestation is the biggest threat to the sloth population. This day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about […]

Global Handwashing Day is celebrated every year on October 15. The purpose of this observance is to raise awareness about the importance of washing hands with soap. A large number of the population don’t have access to basic handwashing facilities. Washing hands properly can help prevent illnesses and infections such as diarrhea, skin and eye

World Penguin Day is celebrated every year on April 25th. Penguins are one of the most iconic and distinct creatures on this planet. On this day, We can learn so much about these fascinating flightless birds. World Penguin Day provides an opportunity to celebrate these seabirds and learn more about them. Some penguin species are

International Corgi Day (ICD) is celebrated every year on June 4. It was created to celebrate corgis and corgi-mixes around the world. International Corgi Day was founded by the four Crew Leaders of the Omaha Corgi Crew in the fall of 2019 and was first celebrated on June 4, 2020. On this day you can

World Smile Day is celebrated every year on the first Friday of October. It is said that smiles are contagious. A smile can brighten the day for many people around you. And… there is a day to remind encourage us to smile and a smile can make a lot of difference. World Smile Day will

World Octopus Day is an annual observance that takes place on October 8. This day celebrates one of the most bizarre and iconic creatures in the world. Octopuses are fascinating creatures and you can celebrate this day by learning more about them or taking a trip to a marine life center to see these eight-limbed

World Teachers’ Day is an international observance held annually on 5th October. It is also referred to as International Teachers’ Day. This day was first celebrated in 1994 by UNESCO to commemorate the anniversary of the ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers that was adopted on 5 October 1966. World Teachers’ Day provides an

World Lion Day is an annual observance that takes place on August 10. This day is an opportunity to celebrate the king of the jungle and raise awareness about its wellbeing and conservation. On this day you can voice concern about the threats faced by lions such as poaching, habitat destruction, and human-lion conflict. World

World Snake Day is observed annually on July 16th. Although snakes play an important role in the ecosystem, their populations are declining. While snakes are threatened by habitat loss, climate change, and disease; negative attitudes towards these incredible reptiles can be the biggest barrier to their conservation and addressing the threats to their wellbeing. World

International Coffee Day (ICD) is annually celebrated on October 1st. This day presents a wonderful opportunity to join other coffee lovers in a global celebration to share the love for coffee. The livelihoods of millions of farmers depend on coffee and we can support them and voice concerns about their difficulties on ICD. In March

International Tiger Day is observed annually on July 29. It is an opportunity to celebrate one of the most iconic animals on the planet. Unfortunately, tigers are endangered and the wild tiger population has dropped by over 95% since the beginning of the twentieth century. Therefore, International Tiger Day was founded to create awareness about

Orange Shirt Day, also called National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is observed annually on September 30. This day was founded to create awareness about the impact of the Indian residential school system on Indigenous communities in Canada. This impact is recognized as cultural genocide. You can observe this day by wearing an orange shirt