History of the Day

Every year on 17 May, the world pauses to talk about something that millions of people are living with — often without even knowing it. World Hypertension Day was created for exactly this…

National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on May 21 every year in India to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated in a terrorist attack…

International Translation Day is celebrated on September 30th each year to mark the role of translators, interpreters, and language experts in facilitating interactions between individuals…

1st October is the International Day of Older Persons, which aims to highlight the problems faced by older people, their contributions, and raise awareness. This day, with its UN background,…

International Museum Day, celebrated every year around the world, highlights the importance of museums in preserving history and culture and fostering research and education. Museums are far…

Every year, the World Maritime Day celebration honors the contribution of the global shipping sector to international trade. It is an international day organized by the International…

World Habitat Day is celebrated on the 1st Monday of October every year across the world. World Habitat Day 2026 is on 7th October. The day stresses to everyone – people, communities, and…

On 26th September, World Contraception Day is annually celebrated throughout the world, to raise awareness on contraception and good reproductive choices and family planning knowledge. This…

World Post Office Day is celebrated on 9th October every year. Countries across the world recognize the importance of post offices, which connect people, businesses, and communities. The day…

The World Day of the Deaf is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. It is celebrated every year on the last…