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.

List of important Day and Dates (National/International)

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