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2025 Calendar and Important Days for HSE Professionals

Stay informed and engaged with our 2025 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.

1. Introduction to 2025 Calendar and Important Days for HSE Professionals: Stay Informed, Stay Ahead!

Welcome back to HSEC Awareness, your one-stop shop for all things related to health, safety and the environment!

As HSE professionals, staying informed and engaged is crucial. Throughout the year, we observe various national and international days dedicated to safety awareness and risk management. These days provide excellent opportunities to educate ourselves, promote best practices and advocate for a safer world.

To help you navigate the year ahead, we’ve compiled a comprehensive HSE calendar for 2025, including the important national and international days associated with HSE matters.

Additionally, we will publish insightful blog posts and articles aligned with these important dates, delving deeper into their significance and providing practical tools and resources.

2. 2025 Calendar and Important Days for HSE Professionals:

Here’s a glimpse into the 2025 HSE calendar of important days for HSE professionals:

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

3. Some Blogs related to 2025 HSE Calendar Days:

And many more!

Throughout the year, HSEC Awareness will be publishing insightful blogs and awareness articles not only on these topics; but will also cover trending HSE topics, new regulations and industry best practices.

So, stay tuned for engaging content that aims to educate, inspire, and empower HSE professionals worldwide. Together, let’s create a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future for all!

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