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International Days — 2026 & 2027
Major global observances for 2026 and 2027. Fixed-date days fall on the same date every year; days defined by a rule (like "second Sunday of May") are computed for each year below. Some observances vary by country — Mother's Day and Father's Day dates shown follow the most widely used convention.
| Observance | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, celebrated worldwide. | Thu, January 1 | Fri, January 1 |
| Valentine's Day Day of love and affection, observed in many countries. | Sat, February 14 | Sun, February 14 |
| International Women's Day Global day celebrating the achievements of women. | Sun, March 8 | Mon, March 8 |
| World Water Day UN day highlighting the importance of fresh water. | Sun, March 22 | Mon, March 22 |
| World Health Day Marks the founding of the World Health Organization. | Tue, April 7 | Wed, April 7 |
| Earth Day Worldwide day of support for environmental protection. | Wed, April 22 | Thu, April 22 |
| International Workers' Day (May Day) Celebrates workers and the labour movement. | Fri, May 1 | Sat, May 1 |
| World Press Freedom Day UN day defending the freedom of the press. | Sun, May 3 | Mon, May 3 |
| Mother's Day (US & many countries) Second Sunday of May; the date varies in some countries. | Sun, May 10 | Sun, May 9 |
| International Nurses Day On Florence Nightingale's birthday, honouring nurses. | Tue, May 12 | Wed, May 12 |
| International Day of Families UN day on the importance of families. | Fri, May 15 | Sat, May 15 |
| World Environment Day The UN’s principal day for environmental awareness. | Fri, June 5 | Sat, June 5 |
| Father's Day (US & many countries) Third Sunday of June; the date varies in some countries. | Sun, June 21 | Sun, June 20 |
| International Day of Yoga UN day celebrating the practice of yoga, on the June solstice. | Sun, June 21 | Mon, June 21 |
| International Day of Friendship UN day promoting friendship between peoples. | Thu, July 30 | Fri, July 30 |
| International Youth Day UN day drawing attention to youth issues worldwide. | Wed, August 12 | Thu, August 12 |
| Teachers' Day (India) Honours teachers on Dr. S. Radhakrishnan’s birthday. | Sat, September 5 | Sun, September 5 |
| International Literacy Day UNESCO day highlighting the importance of literacy. | Tue, September 8 | Wed, September 8 |
| International Day of Peace UN day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace. | Mon, September 21 | Tue, September 21 |
| World Teachers' Day UNESCO day celebrating teachers around the globe. | Mon, October 5 | Tue, October 5 |
| World Mental Health Day Global day for mental-health education and advocacy. | Sat, October 10 | Sun, October 10 |
| World Food Day Marks the founding of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. | Fri, October 16 | Sat, October 16 |
| United Nations Day Anniversary of the UN Charter entering into force (1945). | Sat, October 24 | Sun, October 24 |
| World Diabetes Day Global diabetes-awareness campaign led by IDF and WHO. | Sat, November 14 | Sun, November 14 |
| International Men's Day Focuses on men’s health and positive role models. | Thu, November 19 | Fri, November 19 |
| Thanksgiving (United States) Fourth Thursday of November in the United States. | Thu, November 26 | Thu, November 25 |
| Human Rights Day Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948). | Thu, December 10 | Fri, December 10 |
| Christmas Day Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus, widely a public holiday. | Fri, December 25 | Sat, December 25 |
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