| Date | Name of Imporant Day / International Day | Focus / Theme |
| 1. January | ||
| January 4 | World Braille Day | Reaching blind and visually impaired persons |
| January 24 | International Day of Education | Learning for lasting peace |
| January 26 | International Day of Clean Energy | Raise awareness and action for inclusive transition to clean energy |
| January 26 | International Customs Day | |
| January 26 | India’s 76th Republic Day | |
| January 30 | World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day | Create better awareness on the devastating impact of NTDs on the poorest populations around the world |
| January 30 | World Leprosy Day | To increase the public awareness of leprosy or Hansen’s Disease. |
| 2. February | ||
| February 1-7 | World Interfaith Harmony Week | Uniting for peace |
| February 2 | World Wetlands Day | Raise awareness about the role wetlands play in our ecosystem |
| February 3-9 | Tinnitus Awareness Week | Raising awareness about tinnitus, its causes, impact, and available treatment options. |
| February 10 | World Pulses Day | To increase the public awareness of the nutritional and environmental benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production. |
| February 11 | International Day of Women and Girls in Science | Focusing on the reality that science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development |
| February 19-23 | Emotional Health Week | To raise awareness of the importance of emotional health and how it can support people through life’s ups and downs |
| February 20 | World Day of Social Justice | Social justice at the centre of international, national and regional policy agendas |
| 3. March | ||
| March 1 | World Seagrass Day | Healthy seagrass, healthy planet |
| March 1 | Zero Discrimination Day | Right of everyone to live a full and productive life—and live it with dignity |
| March 3 | World Wildlife Day | Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet |
| March 3 | World Hearing Day | Changing mindsets: Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all |
| March 7 | Employee Appreciation Day | Show employees that their daily hard work and contributions are noticed and appreciated |
| March 8 | International Women’s Day | Celebration of the achievements made by women over the course of history |
| March 18 | Global Recycling Day | Encourages us to see our trash as an opportunity to save the planet |
| March 17-23 | Neurodiversity Celebration Week | Celebrating different minds |
| March 20 | International Day of Happiness | Happiness is a fundamental human goal |
| March 20 | World Oral Health Day | To raise global awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of oral hygiene |
| March 21 | International Day of Forests | To promote the importance of forests and trees in our lives |
| March 22 | World Water Day | Water for peace |
| March 23 | World Meteorological Day | To showcase the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and wellbeing of society |
| March 24 | World Tuberculosis Day | To raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic |
| March 30 | International Day of Zero Waste | Addressing the waste crisis |
| 4. April | ||
| April 2 | World Autism Awareness Day | Moving from Surviving to Thriving |
| April 7 | World Health Day | To draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. |
| April 14 | World Chagas Disease Day | To raise awareness of the disease to improve the rates of early treatment and cure, together with the interruption of its transmission |
| April 21 | World Creativity and Innovation Day | Creativity and innovation in problem-solving |
| April 22 | International Mother Earth Day | Global environmental issues and sustainability |
| April 23 | World Book and Copyright Day | A celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading |
| April 25 | World Malaria Day | To highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control |
| April 26 | International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day | The persistent legacy of the Chernobyl disaster |
| April 26 | World Intellectual Property Day | To consider how intellectual property (IP) helps the global arts scene to flourish and enables the technological innovation that drives human progress. |
| April 28 | World Day for Safety and Health at Work | The impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health |
| 5. May | ||
| May 1 | International Workers’ Day or Labour Day | Annual celebration that recognizes the social and economic achievements of workers worldwide |
| May 3 | World Press Freedom Day | Importance of press freedom for health and environmental reporting |
| May 5 | World Asthma Day | Raising awareness and improving asthma care |
| May 5 | World Hand Hygiene Day | SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands |
| May 10 | International Day of Argania | The multifaceted argan tree |
| May 12 | International Day of Plant Health | Plants are life: Plant health, safe trade and digital technology |
| May 12 | International Nurses Day | Celebrating the contributions of nurses to global health |
| May 19 to 25 | UN Global Road Safety Week | “Be a Road Safety Hero,” emphasizing the role of collective action in creating a secure environment for all road users |
| May 21 | World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development | Protecting the diversity of cultural expressions is more important than ever |
| May 22 | International Day for Biological Diversity | When biodiversity has a problem, humanity has a problem |
| May 31 | World No Tobacco Day | Informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what WHO is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect future generations. |
| 6. June | ||
| June 1 | Global Day of Parents | The Promise of Playful Parenting |
| June 2 to 8 | Child Safety Week | Intended to instigate conversations around child safety and spread awareness of how parents, carers and educators can prevent accidents through proactive dialogue and promoting awareness through activities. |
| June 3 | World Bicycle Day | Safe infrastructure for walking and cycling is also a pathway for achieving greater health equity. |
| June 5 | World Environment Day | Raising awareness about a specific environmental theme each year |
| June 7 | World Food Safety Day | Food safety is everyone’s business |
| June 8 | World Oceans Day | Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate |
| June 8 | World Brain Tumor Day | To raise awareness about brain tumours and support those affected by these tumours |
| June 12 | World Day Against Child Labour | Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour! |
| June 14 | World Blood Donor Day | Encouraging blood donation and recognizing donors |
| June 17 | World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought | Restoration. Land. Recovery. We build back better with healthy land |
| June 21 | International Day of Yoga | Yoga for self and society |
| June 27 | Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day | Human-Centered Impact: Advancing the UN SDGs through MSMEs |
| 7. July | ||
| July 25 | World Drowning Prevention Day | Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death, accounting for 7% of all injury-related deaths. |
| July 28 | World Hepatitis Day | Raising awareness about viral hepatitis and its prevention |
| 8. August | ||
| August 12 | International Youth Day | From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development |
| 9. September | ||
| September 5 | World Teachers’ Day | Recognizing the role of teachers in promoting health and environmental education |
| September 7 | International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies | Invest in clean air now |
| September 8 | World Physiotherapy Day | Promoting the role of physiotherapy in health and well-being |
| September 10 | World Suicide Prevention Day | Raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health |
| September 16 | International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer | Not only celebrate the achievements to date but also look to the future for deeper and faster action under the Montreal Protocol. |
| September 17 | World Patient Safety Day | Promoting patient safety in healthcare delivery |
| September 18 | International Equal Pay Day | Equal pay for work of equal value |
| September 20 | World Cleanup Day | Raising awareness of the role clean-up efforts play in sustainable development |
| September 21 | World Alzheimer’s Day | Raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia |
| September 26 | Mesothelioma Awareness Day | Dedicated to raising awareness about mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive type of cancer that is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos |
| September 28 | World Rabies Day | Raising awareness about rabies and its prevention |
| September 29 | World Heart Day | To focus on creating heart-healthy environments |
| September 29 | International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste | Stop food loss and waste. For the people. For the Planet |
| 10. October | ||
| October 1 | International Day of Older Persons | Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide |
| October 4 | World Animal Day | Celebrate animal life and promote animal welfare |
| October 4-10 | World Space Week | Celebrate the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition. |
| October 7 | World Habitat Day | Engaging youth to create a better urban future |
| October 10 | World Mental Health Day | Raising awareness about mental health and promoting well-being |
| October 12 | World Migratory Bird Day | Protect insects, protect birds |
| October 13 | International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction | Every Day Counts, Act for Resilience Today |
| October 15 | Global Handwashing Day | Promote handwashing for disease prevention |
| October 16 | World Food Day | Right to foods for a better life and a better future |
| October 19-25 | International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week | To draw attention to the health impacts of lead exposure, highlight efforts by countries and partners to prevent childhood lead exposure, and accelerate efforts to phase out the use of lead in paint. |
| 11. November | ||
| November 1-30 | COPD Awareness Month | Dedicated to educating, advocating for, and supporting people with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) |
| November 1-30 | Movember – Men’s Health Awareness Month | To raise awareness about men’s health issues, including: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health |
| November 1-30 | Lung Cancer Awareness Month | Aims to raise awareness about lung cancer, its impact, and the importance of early detection and prevention |
| November 5 | World Tsunami Awareness Day | Lessons from the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami for the Next Generation |
| November 13 | World Kindness Day | To remind everyone that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is never wasted. |
| November 14 | World Diabetes Day | Raise awareness about diabetes and its prevention |
| November 16 | International Day for Tolerance | Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world’s cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human |
| November 17 | World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims | Road traffic injuries – leading killer of people aged 5-29 years |
| November 17 | Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action | To raises awareness and encourages collective action to prevent, detect, and treat cervical cancer early |
| November 18-24 | International Leadership Week | Leadership re-invented |
| November 18-24 | World Antibiotic Awareness Week | To raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and encourage best practices to reduce its spread |
| November 19 | World Toilet Day | Safe toilets for all by 2030 |
| November 26 | World Sustainable Transport Day | Sustainable transport, sustainable developmen |
| 12. December | ||
| December 1 | World AIDS Day | Raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and promoting prevention and treatment |
| December 2 | International Day for the Abolition of Slavery | Modern slavery is on the rise |
| December 3 | International Day of Persons with Disabilities | Promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities |
| December 5 | World Soil Day | Raising awareness about the importance of healthy soil and sustainable soil management |
| December 7 | International Civil Aviation Day | Celebrate international aviation and its importance |
| December 10 | Human Rights Day | Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now |
| December 11 | International Mountain Day | Mountain solutions for a sustainable future – innovation, adaptation and youth |
| December 12 | International Universal Health Coverage Day | Health: It’s on the government |
| December 18 | International Migrants Day | Celebrating the Contributions and Opportunities of Migration |
| December 20 | International Human Solidarity Day | Cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural or humanitarian character |
| December 27 | International Day of Epidemic Preparedness | To strengthen epidemic prevention by applying lessons learned on epidemic management and how to prevent the stoppage of basic services, and to raise the level of preparedness |
Stay informed and engaged with our 2025 HSE Calendar and Important Days for HSE Professionals. This 2025 HSE calendar highlights crucial dates for promoting health, safety and environmental stewardship. Start planning your advocacy efforts today.
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