DEI Cultural & Events Calendar
- Eid ul-AdhaEid ul-Adha is a public holiday in Muslim countries. In 2024, Eid ul-Adha will begin on the evening of Sunday 16 June and end on the evening of Thursday 20 June. Eid ul-Adha celebrates the time when Ibrahim had a dream which he believed was a message from Allah asking him to sacrifice his son Isma'il as an act of obedience to God.
- Father’s DayCelebrates fathers and fatherhood
- JuneteenthCommemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States
- World Refugee DayRaises awareness about the plight of refugees worldwide
- LithaModern Pagan and Wiccan celebration of the summer solstice
- Windrush Day
Windrush Day is a commemoration in the United Kingdom held on 22 June to honour the contributions of migrants to the post-war economy.What is Windrush and what is the Windrush generation? (bbc.com)
- Anniversary of the legalization of same-sex marriage in the U.S.Celebrates the Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage in the U.S.
- National HIV Testing DayNational HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is celebrated annually on June 27 to raise awareness of HIV testing and early diagnosis. The day encourages people to get tested for HIV, learn their status, and access care and treatment.
- National Minority Mental Health MonthNational Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month, is celebrated every July to raise awareness of the unique mental health challenges faced by racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. The month was first recognized in 2008.
- Independence DayCelebration of the independence of the United States
- Al-HijraIslamic New Year, marks the migration of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina
- Martyrdom of the BabBahá'í observance of the martyrdom of the Báb
- Republic DayCommemorates the French Revolution and the establishment of the French Republic
- Bastille DayCommemorates the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution
- International Nelson Mandela DayHonors Nelson Mandela's legacy and promotes community service
- Dharma DayBuddhist celebration of the Buddha's first sermon
- Pioneer DayCommemorates the arrival of Mormon pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley
- ADA DayCommemorates the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Black Women’s Equal Pay DayRaises awareness about the pay gap for Black women
- Eid al-AdhaIslamic festival commemorating the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son
- International Day of FriendshipPromotes friendship and understanding among cultures and individuals
- International Day of the World’s Indigenous PeoplePromotes and protects the rights of indigenous peoples worldwide
- Tisha B’AvJewish day of mourning for the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem
- Krishna JanmashtamiHindu celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna
- Raksha BandhanHindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters
- AshuraIslamic observance of the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad
- World Humanitarian DayHonors humanitarian workers and advocates for the safety and well-being of aid workers
- Women’s Equality DayCommemorates the anniversary of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote
- Labor DayCelebrates the contributions of laborers and workers
- Ganesh ChaturthiHindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha
- Mexican Independence DayCelebration of Mexico's independence from Spain
- International Day of PeaceGlobal day of ceasefire and peace
- Bi Visibility DayCelebration of bisexuality and visibility
- European Day of LanguagesCelebration of linguistic diversity in Europe
- Eid Milad ul-NabiCelebration of the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
- NavratriHindu festival dedicated to the goddess Durga
- Rosh HashanahJewish New Year
- International Day of NonviolenceCommemoration of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday and advocacy for nonviolence
- Yom KippurDay of Atonement in Judaism
- SukkotJewish festival of booths
- World Mental Health DayRaising awareness of mental health issues
- National Coming Out DayCelebration of coming out and LGBTQ+ visibility
- Shemini AtzeretJewish holiday marking the end of Sukkot
- Indigenous Peoples’ DayHonoring and celebrating the history and culture of Indigenous peoples
- Simchat TorahCelebration of the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle
- White Cane Safety DayAwareness day for the white cane as a symbol of blindness and visual impairment
- International Stuttering Awareness DayRaising awareness of stuttering and speech disorders
- DiwaliHindu festival of lights
- HalloweenCelebration of costumes and trick-or-treating
- Día de los MuertosMexican Day of the Dead honoring deceased loved ones
- All Saints’ DayHonors all saints, known and unknown, in Christianity
- All Saints’ DayCelebration of all saints in Christianity
- Latina’s Equal Pay DayRaising awareness of the pay gap for Latina women
- All Souls’ DayRemembrance of all the faithful departed in Christianity
- Birth of the BabBahá'í celebration of the birth of the Bab
- Veterans DayHonoring military veterans
- Birth of Baha’u’llahBahá'í celebration of the birth of Baha’u’llah
- Sikh Holy DayObservance in the Sikh faith
- Transgender Day of RemembranceHonoring transgender individuals who have lost their lives to violence
- Guru Nanek Dev Ji’s birthdayCelebration of the birth of Guru Nanak in Sikhism
- Day of the CovenantBahá'í celebration of the covenant between God and humanity
- Ascension of Abdu’l-BahaBahá'í commemoration of the ascension of Abdu’l-Baha
- ThanksgivingCelebration of gratitude and harvest
- Native American Heritage DayHonoring the contributions of Native Americans
- Native American Women’s Equal Pay DayRaises awareness about the pay gap for Native American women
- World AIDS DayRaising awareness of the AIDS pandemic
- International Day for People with DisabilitiesPromoting the rights and well-being of people with disabilities
- St. Nicholas’ DayCelebration of the feast of St. Nicholas
- International Human Rights DayCommemoration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Las PosadasMexican Christmas tradition reenacting Mary and Joseph's search for shelter
- Yule Winter SolsticeCelebration of the winter solstice
- HanukkahJewish festival of lights
- Christmas EveCelebration of the evening before Christmas
- ChristmasCelebration of the birth of Jesus Christ
- KwanzaaAfrican-American cultural celebration
- New Year’s EveCelebration of the last day of the year