As we enter 2024, we see many important events worldwide. To help you know and enjoy them, we’ve made a list of special days each month. They’re about history, culture, and society. Whether it’s global parties, causes, or history, this list keeps you updated about the big days of the year.
Important Days and Dates for January 2024
The first month of the year, January, marks a fresh start and new beginnings. It’s a month filled with celebrations, resolutions, and global awareness. With events like New Year’s Day, Army Day, and Republic Day, January sets the tone for the year ahead. It’s a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future, embracing cultural festivities and advocating for peace and unity.
| List of Important Days in January | |
| 1st January | English New Year, Army Medical Corps Establishment Day, Global family day, World Peace Day |
| 4th January | World Braille Day |
| 6th January | World War Orphans Day |
| 8th January | African National Congress Foundation Day |
| 9th January | Pravasi Bharatiya Divas NRI Day |
| 10th January | World LAugusthter Day, World Hindi Day |
| 11th January | Death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| 12th January | National Youth Day (Birth Day of Swami Vivekanand) |
| 15th January | Army Day (Field Marshall K.M. Cariappa took over the command of Army on this day in 1949 from the British), Pongal, Makar Sankranti |
| 23rd January | Netaji Subhash Chandra bose birthday |
| 24th January | National Girl Child day of India |
| 25th January | India Tourism Day, National Voters Day |
| 26th January | Republic Day of India and International Customs day |
| 27th January | International Holocaust Day (The largest Nazi death camp, Auschwitz- Birkenau was liberated by Soviet troops on Jan 27, 1945.), International Day of Commemoration |
| 28th January | Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai |
| 28th January | Data protection day |
| 30th January | Mahatma Gandhi’s Martyrdom Day (Martyr’s day) World Leprosy Eradication Day |
Important Days and Dates for February 2024
February is a month of love, history, and global awareness. With Valentine’s Day on the 14th, it’s a time to celebrate affection and connections. It also commemorates important figures like Abraham Lincoln and focuses on international issues like cancer awareness. World Wetlands Day highlights the significance of these ecosystems, and World Day of Social Justice emphasizes the importance of equality.
| List of Important Days in February | |
| 1st February | Indian Coast Guard Day |
| 2nd February | World Wetlands Day |
| 4th February | World Cancer Day |
| 4th February | National Day of Sri Lanka |
| 6th February | International day against female genital mutilation |
| 7th February | International Development Week |
| 11th February | World Day of the Sick |
| 2nd Sunday of February | World Marriage Day |
| 12th February | Darwin Day |
| 12th February | Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday |
| 13th February | Sarojini Naidu’s Birth Anniversary |
| 14th February | Saint Valentine’s Day |
| 18th February | Taj Mahotsav |
| 20th February | World Day of Social Justice |
| 21st February | International Mother Language Day |
| 22nd February | World Scout Day |
| 23rd February | World peace and understanding day |
| 24th February | Central Excise Day |
| 27 February | World Sustainable Energy Day |
| 28 February | National Science Day |
Important Days and Dates for March 2024
March ushers in spring and brings with it a range of observances. From International Women’s Day on March 8th to World Water Day on March 22nd, this month is dedicated to recognizing vital global issues. It’s also a time to appreciate the performing arts with World Theatre Day and pay homage to our planet on World Meteorological Day.
| List of Important Days in March | |
| 1st March | Zero Discrimination Day World Civil Defence Day |
| 3rd March | World Wildlife Day World Hearing Day |
| 4th March | National Safety Day |
| 8 March | International Women’s Day |
| 10 March | CISF Raising Day |
| 13 March | No Smoking Day (Second Wednesday of March) |
| 14 March | Pi Day International Day of Action for Rivers |
| 15 March | World Consumer Rights Day |
| 16 March | National Vaccination Day |
| 18 March | Ordnance Factories Day (India) |
| 20 March | International Day of Happiness World Sparrow Day |
| 21 March | World Forestry Day World Down syndrome Day World Poetry Day |
| 22 March | World Water Day |
| 23rd March | World Meteorological Day |
| 24 March | World Tuberculosis (TB) Day |
| 27 March | World Theatre Day |
Important Days and Dates for April 2024
April is a month of reflection and action. With events like World Health Day on April 7th, it reminds us of the importance of well-being. World Earth Day on April 22nd raises awareness about environmental conservation. Additionally, various cultural observances like World Book and Copyright Day and World Heritage Day enrich this month.
| List of Important Days in April | |
| 1 April | Orissa Day, Prevention of Blindness week |
| 2 April | World Autism Awareness Day |
| 4 April | International Day for Mine Awareness |
| 5 April | National Maritime Day |
| 7 April | World Health Day |
| 10 April | World Homeopathy Day |
| 11 April | National Safe Motherhood Day, National Pet Day |
| 13 April | Jallianwallah Bagh Massacre Day (1919) |
| 17 April | World Haemophilia Day |
| 18 April | World Heritage Day |
| 21 April | National Civil Service Day, Secretaries’s Day |
| 22 April | World Earth Day |
| 23 April | World Book and Copyright Day |
| 24 April | National Panchayati Day |
| 25 April | World Malaria Day |
| 26 April | World Intellectual Property Day |
| 28 April | World Day for Safety and Health at Work, World Veterinary Day |
Important Days and Dates for May 2024
May brings both celebrations and awareness to the forefront. Mother’s Day on the second Sunday celebrates maternal bonds. International Labour Day recognizes workers’ contributions. World Telecommunication Day and World Red Cross Day highlight the significance of communication and humanitarian efforts, respectively.
| List of Important Days in May | |
| 1-May | International Labour Day |
| 3-May | Press Freedom Day |
| 4-May | Coal miner’s day |
| May (2nd Sunday) | Mother’s Day |
| 8-May | World Red Cross Day |
| 9-May | Victory day |
| 11-May | National Technology Day |
| 12-May | International Nurses day |
| 14-May | World Migratory day |
| 15-May | International Day of the Family |
| 17-May | World Telecommunication Day (Information Society Day) |
| 21-May | Anti-terrorism day |
| 24-May | Commonwealth Day |
| 31-May | Anti-Tobacco Day |
Important Days and Dates for June 2024
June is marked by diverse observances. It celebrates nature on World Environment Day (June 5th) and encourages self-care on International Yoga Day (June 21st). Events like World Blood Donor Day and World Refugee Day emphasize the importance of solidarity and support for those in need.
| List of Important Days in June 2024 | |
| 1 June | World Milk Day Global Parents Day |
| 2 June | International Sex Workers Day Telangana Formation Day |
| 3 June | World Bicycle Day |
| 4 June | International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression |
| 5 June | World Environment Day |
| 7 June | World Food Safety Day International level crossing awareness day |
| 8 June | World Oceans Day World Brain Tumour Day |
| 12 June | World Day Against Child Labour |
| 14 June | World Blood Donor Day |
| 15 June | Global Wind Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day |
| 17 June | World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought |
| 18 June | Autistic Pride Day |
| 19 June | World Fathers’ Day (Every 3rd Sunday of June) World Sickle Cell Awareness Day World Sauntering Day |
| 20 June | World Refugee Day |
| 21 June | World Hydrography Day International Yoga Day World Music day |
| June (3rd Sunday) | Father’s Day |
| 23 June | International Olympic Day United Nations Public Service Day International Widow’s Day |
| 26 June | International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking |
| 27 June | World Diabetes Day |
| 30 June | World Asteroid Day |
Important Days and Dates for July 2024
July is a month of commemorations and international awareness. It starts with American Independence Day on July 4th, celebrating the nation’s freedom. World Population Day (July 11th) urges attention to global population challenges. Nelson Mandela International Day (July 18th) remembers the legacy of an iconic leader. Throughout the month, various events shed light on justice, zoonoses, and more.
| List of Important Days in July 2024 | |
| 1-July | National Doctor’s Day, National Postal Worker Day, Chartered Accountants Day |
| 2-July | World UFO Day, World Sports Journalists Day |
| July (1st Saturday) | International Day of Cooperatives |
| 4-July | American Independence day |
| 6-July | World Zoonoses Day |
| 11-July | World Population Day |
| 12-July | World Malala day |
| 17-July | World Day for International Justice |
| 18-July | Nelson Mandela International Day |
| 28-July | World Nature conservation day |
| 29-July | International Tiger Day |
Important Days and Dates for August 2024
August is a month of significance on various fronts. It begins with International Friendship Day, emphasizing the value of companionship. Independence Day celebrations take place in India (August 15th) and Pakistan (August 14th). International Youth Day (August 12th) recognizes the potential of young individuals. As the month progresses, International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition (August 23rd) reminds us of historical struggles for freedom.
| List of Important Days in August 2024 | |
| 2-August | International Friendship Day |
| 3-August | Independence day of Niger |
| 5-August | Independence day of upper Volta |
| 6-August | Hiroshima Day |
| 9-August | International day of World’s indigenous people |
| 9-August | Quit India Day and Nagasaki Day |
| 12-August | International Youth day |
| 14-August | Independence Day of Pakistan |
| 15-August | Independence Day of India |
| 19-August | World Photography day |
| 20-August | Sadbhavna Diwas |
| 23-August | International Day for the remembrance of the slave trade and its abolition |
| 29-August | National Sports Day |
| 30-August | Small Industry Day |
Important Days and Dates for September 2024
September brings attention to education and awareness. It’s a time to honor teachers on Teachers’ Day (September 5th) and promote literacy on World Literacy Day (September 8th). Engineers’ Day in India (September 15th) acknowledges technical contributions. International Day of Peace (September 21st) aims for global harmony.
| List of Important Days in September 2024 | |
| 5-September | Teachers’ Day (Dr. Radhakrishnan’s birthday), Forgiveness day |
| 8-September | World Literacy Day |
| 14-September | Hindi day, World First Air Day |
| 15-September | Engineer’s day in India |
| 16-September | World Ozone Day |
| 21-September | Alzheimer’s Day, International day of peace |
| 25-September | Social justice day |
| 26-September | Day of the Deaf |
| 27-September | World Tourism Day |
Important Days and Dates for October 2024
October is a month of various commemorations. It celebrates the birth of Mahatma Gandhi and promotes non-violence on October 2nd. World Food Day (October 16th) emphasizes food security, while United Nations Day (October 24th) reflects on international cooperation.
| List of Important Days in October 2024 | |
| 1-October | International day of the Older person |
| 2-October | Mahatma Gandhi birthday, International day of non-violence |
| 3-October | World Habitat Day, World nature day |
| 4-October | World Animal Welfare Day |
| 5-October | World Teacher’s day |
| 6-October | World Wildlife day, World Food Security day |
| 8-October | Indian Air Force Day |
| 9-October | World Post Office day |
| 10-October | National Post Day |
| 11-October | International girl child day |
| 12-October | World Arthritis day |
| 13-October | UN International Day for National disaster reduction |
| 14-October | World Standards Day |
| 15-October | World White Cane Day (guiding the Blind) |
| 16-October | World Food Day |
| 17-October | International day for the eradication of poverty |
| 20-October | World statistics day |
| 24-October | UN Day, World development information Day |
| 30-October | World Thrift Day |
| 31-October | Rastriya Ekta Diwas (in memory of Sardar Patel), National Integration Day (In memory of Indira Gandhi) |
Important Days and Dates for November 2024
November focuses on awareness and reflection. It observes Children’s Day in India (November 14th), advocating for the rights of the younger generation. Universal Children’s Day (November 20th) echoes this sentiment globally. Various days like World Diabetes Day (November 14th) and World Television Day (November 21st) highlight diverse concerns.
| List of Important Days in November 2024 | |
| 1-November | World vegan day |
| 5-November | World Radiography day |
| 7-November | Infant Protection day World Cancer Awareness Day |
| 9-November | World services day |
| 10-November | Transport Day |
| 14-November | Children’s Day in India Jawaharlal Nehru birthday |
| 16-November | International day for Endurance |
| 17-November | World Student day National Journalism day |
| 18-November | World Adult day |
| 19-November | World Citizen day |
| 20-November | Africa Industrialization Day Universal children day |
| 21-November | World Television day World Fisheries day |
| 25-November | World Non-veg day |
| 26-November | Law day |
| 29-November | International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People |
| 30-November | Flag day |
Important Days and Dates December 2024
December brings the year to a close with both festivities and awareness. World AIDS Day (December 1st) raises awareness about HIV/AIDS. Human Rights Day (December 10th) emphasizes the importance of upholding human dignity. The month also acknowledges cultural and historical milestones.
| List of Important Days in December 2023 | |
| 1-December | World Aids Day |
| 2-December | World Computer literacy day International day of abolition of slavery |
| 3-December | International Day of People with disabilities World conservation day |
| 4-December | Navy Day |
| 5-December | International volunteer day for economic and social development |
| 7-December | Armed Forces Flag Day International civil aviation day |
| 9-December | The International day against corruption |
| 10-December | Human Right Day |
| 11-December | International Mountain day |
| 14-December | International Energy day |
| 18-December | International Migrants day |
| 19-December | Goa’s liberation day |
| 20-December | International Human solidarity |
| 23-December | Kisan Divas (Farmer’s Day) |
| 29-December | International Bio-diversity day |