May 2019
| Date | Day | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 | International Workers' Day | “Sustainable Pension for all: The Role of Social Partners”. |
| May1 | Gujarat and Maharashtra foundation day | In 1960, two western states Gujarat and Maharashtra were formed from Bombay state. |
May 2 |
World Tuna Day |
It is observed to raise awareness about the importance of tuna and to promote more sustainable fishing practices. Started in 2017. |
May 3 |
World Press Freedom Day |
Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation” |
May 3 |
National Space Day |
Every Year National Space Day is celebrated on the first Friday of May to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields among young people. |
| May 4 | Coal Miners Day | Highlight the toughest profession and the people working in coal mines. |
| May 5 | World Laughter Day | World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May every year. It is a day to raise awareness about laughter and its many healing benefits. First celebrated in 1998. |
| May 5 | International Midwives Day | “Midwives: Defenders of Women’s Rights” |
| May 6 | International No Diet Day | This day is celebrated to promoting a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness of the dangers and futility of dieting. |
| May 7 | World Asthma Day | ‘STOP for Asthma’. |
| May 8 | World Red Cross Day | #Love. |
| May 8 | International Thalassaemia Day | Universal access to quality thalassaemia healthcare services: Building bridges with and for patients. “ |
| May 9 | Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore | Rabindranath Tagore 158th birth anniversary, also known as Pochise Boishakh 2019. He is the only known person to have written the national anthems for two different countries. |
| May 11 | National Technology Day | Science for People and People for Science”. |
| May 11 | World Migratory Bird Day | The day is celebrated every year to raise awareness of issues affecting migratory birds. The theme for 2019 is : “Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution!” |
| May 12 | International Nurses Day | "Nurses – A Voice to Lead – Health for All". |
| May 15 | International Day of Families | “Families and Climate Action: Focus on SDG 13". |
| May 16 | Sikkim Foundation Day | On 16 May 1975 that Sikkim, India’s least populous state officially became a part of India after 36th constitutional Amendment. |
| May 16 | International Day of Light | IDL aims to raise awareness of the critical role light-based technologies play in our lives, elevating science, technology, art, and culture to help achieve the goals of UNESCO – education, equality, and peace. |
| May 16 | National Dengue Day | It is observed to create awareness about dengue; and to intensify preventive measures and preparedness for the control of disease in the country before transmission season starts. |
| May 17 | World Telecommunication and Information Society Day | "Bridging the standardisation gap". |
| May 20 | World Bee Day | It is celebrated to raise awareness of the importance of bees. |
| May 20 | World Metrology Day | The International System of Units - Fundamentally better |
| May 21 | Anti-Terrorism Day | It is observed to raise awareness about the violence caused by the terrorists and also in the memory of former Indian PM Rajiv Gandhi. |
| May 22 | International Day for Biological Diversity | 'Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health'. |
| May 29 | International Everest Day | Nepal decided to observe the International Everest day as International Everest Day since 2008, when the legendary climber Hillary passed away. |
| May 29 | International Day of UN Peacekeepers | “Protecting Civilians, Protecting Peace” |
May 31 |
World No Tobacco Day | Tobacco and lung health." |
April 2019
| Date | Day | Theme/Aim |
|---|---|---|
| April 1-7 | Prevention of Blindness Week | To alert and awaken the society towards various factors which causes blindness |
| April 2 | World Autism Awareness Day | Theme: Assistive Technologies, Active Participation |
| April 4 | International Mine Awareness Day | Theme: 'United Nations Promotes SDGs- Safe Ground- Safe Home' |
| April 5 | National Maritime Day | Theme: “Indian Ocean- An Ocean of Opportunity” |
| April 6 | International Day of Sport for Development and Peace | |
| April 7 | World Health Day | Theme: Universal Health Coverage: everyone, everywhere” |
| April 7-13 | World Allergy Week 2019 | The theme for World Allergy Week 2019 is “The Global Problem of Food Allergy”. |
| April 10 | World Homeopathy Day | |
| April 11 | National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD) | The theme of 2019 NSMD is "Midwives for Mothers". |
| April 11 | World Parkinson's Day | Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder. |
| April 12 | International Day of Human Space Flight | |
| April 12 | International Day for Street Children | Aim: To give a louder voice to the millions of street children all around the world so their rights cannot be ignored. |
| April 13 | Rajouri Day | Aim: To commemorate the bravery and valour of the soldiers who laid down their lives for the liberation of Rajouri district |
| April 17 | World Haemophilia Day | The theme for 2019 is"Reaching out - connect to your community." |
| April 18 | World Heritage Day | Theme: Rural Landscapes. |
| April 21 | Civil Services Day | Not Observed due to Lok Sabha elections. |
| April 22 | Annual Earth Day | Theme: 'Protect Our Species'. |
| April 23 | English Language Day | Commemorate both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. |
| April 23 | World Book Day | |
| April 24 | National Panchayati Raj Day | |
| April 25 | World Malaria Day | Theme: Zero Malaria Starts with Me |
| April 26 | World Intellectual Property Day | Theme: Reach for Gold: IP and Sports |
| April 28 | World Veterinary Day 2019 | The theme for the day is the Value of Vaccination |
| April 29 | International Dance Day | Aim: To celebrate dance, revel in the universality of this art form, cross all political, cultural and ethnic barriers and bring people together with a common language which is the dance. |
| April 24-30 | World Immunization Week | |
| April 30 | Ayushman Bharat Diwas | Aim: To create awareness about the National Health Protection Mission and verify and update details in the Socio-Economic and Caste Census database. |
March 2019
| Date | Day | Theme/Aim |
|---|---|---|
| 1st March 2019 | Zero Discrimination Day | Theme: "Act to change laws that Discriminate" |
| 3rd March 2019 | World Wildlife Day | Theme: “Life Below Water: For people and planet”. |
| 4th March 2019 | National Security Day and National Safety Day | -- |
| 8th March 2019 | International Women's Day | Theme:"Think equal, build smart, innovate for change" |
| 10th March 2019 | National Immunisation Day | -- |
| 14th March 2019 | World Kidney's Day | Theme: Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere. |
| 15 March 2019 | World Sleep Day | Theme: "Healthy Sleep, Healthy Aging" |
| 15 March 2019 | World Consumer Rights Day | Theme: "Trusted Smart Products" |
| 20 March 2019 | World Sparrow Day | Theme: "I Love Sparrows" |
| 20 March 2019 | International Day of Happiness | Theme: "Happier Together" |
| 21 March 2019 | International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | Theme: Mitigating and countering rising nationalist populism and extreme supremacist ideologies”. |
| 21 March 2019 | World Down Syndrome Day | -- |
| 21 March 2019 | World Poetry Day | -- |
| 21 March, 2019 | International Day of Forests 2019 | Theme: Forests and Education – Learn to Love Forests |
| 22 March 2019 | World Water Day | Theme: Leave No One Behind. |
| 22 March 2019 | 107th Bihar Diwas | Aim: To commemorate the day when Bihar was carved out of the Bengal Presidency in the year 1912. |
| 23 March | Shaheed Divas or Martyr’s Day | -- |
| 23 March | World Meteorological Day | Theme: The Sun, the Earth and the Weather” |
| 24 March | World Tuberculosis Day | Theme: ‘It’s time |
| 26 March | World Purple Day | Aim: To share stories and start conversations about epilepsy and to raise funds. |
| 27 March | World Theatre Day | -- |
| 30th March | World Rajasthan Day | -- |
February 2019
| Date | Day | Theme/Aim |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd February 2019 | World Wetlands Day | Theme: "Wetlands and Climate Change". |
| 4th February 2019 | World Cancer Day | Theme: "I Am and I Will" |
| 4th – 10th February 2019 | National Road Safety Week | Theme: Sadak Suraksha-Jeevan Raksha |
| 6th February 2019 | International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation | Aim: Celebrated as part of the UN’s efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation. |
| 10th February 2019 | World Pulses Day | Aim: To highlight the contribution of Pulses to sustainable food production and towards food security and nutrition. |
| 10th February 2019 | National Deworming day | Aim: To deworm all preschool and school-age children between the ages of 1-19 years. |
| 11th February 2019 | Unani Day | Aim: For the distribution of AYUSH Awards for Unani Medicine |
| 11th February 2019 | International Day of Women and Girls in Science | Theme: “Investment in Women and Girls in Science for Inclusive Green Growth.” |
| 11th February 2019 | World Day of the Sick 2019 | -- |
| 12th – 18th February 2019 | National Productivity Week | Theme: Circular Economy for Productivity & Sustainability |
| 13th February 2019 | World Radio Day | Theme: Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace. |
| 20th February 2019 | World Day of Social Justice | Theme: If You Want Peace & Development, Work for Social Justice |
| 21st February 2019 | International Mother Language Day | Theme: Indigenous languages as a factor in development, peace and reconciliation |
| 24th February 2019 | Central Excise Day | Aim: To encourage the Employees of excise department to carry out the central excise duty all over India in better way. |
| 27th February 2019 | World NGO day | Aim: To inspire people to become more active and encourage to be involved within NGOs and both the public and private sector for the betterment of society. |
| 28th February 2019 | National Science Day | Theme: Science for the People, and People for the Science |
| 28th February 2019 | Rare Disease Day | Theme: Bridging health and social care |
January 2019
| Date | Day | Theme/Aim |
|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2019 | Global Family Day | Theme: "One Day In Peace" |
| 1st January 2019 | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Day | To develop state of the art weapon system for the country's armed forces. |
| 4th January 2019 | World Braille Day | To commemorate the importance of braille. |
| 9th January 2019 | Bharatiya Pravasi Day or Non Resident Day | Theme: "Role of Indian Diaspora in building New India" |
| 10th January 2019 | World Hindi Day | To spread the greatness of Hindi language |
| 11th January 2019 | Missionary day | It commemorates the arrival of the first two Christian missionaries to the area in 1894. |
| 12th January 2019 | National Youth Day | Theme: “Let's Bring Change to the World”. |
| 15th January 2019 | Indian Army Day | Theme: NATION FIRST |
| 24th January 2019 | National Girl Child Day | Theme: Empowering Girls for a Brighter Tomorrow |
| 24th January 2019 | International Day of Education | Focus on improving the universal quality of education |
| 25th January 2019 | National Voters Day | Theme : No voter to be left behind |
| 25th January 2019 | National Tourism Day | To raise awareness of the importance of tourism for the country's economy. |
| 26th January 2019 | Republic Day | Theme: ‘Gandhi’ |
| 26th January 2019 | International Customs Day | Theme: “Smart Borders for Seamless Trade, Travel and Transport”. |
| 27th January 2019 | International Holocaust Remembrance Day | Theme: Holocaust Remembrance: Demand and Defend Your Human Rights |
| 27th January 2019 | World Leprosy Day | Theme: ‘ending discrimination, stigma and prejudice’. |
| 28th January 2019 | Data Privacy Day | Theme: Respecting Privacy, Safeguarding Data and Enabling Trust |
| 30th January 2019 | National Martyr’s Day or Sarvodaya Day or Shaheed Diwas | To pay homage to the victims who fought for the freedom, welfare and progress of the India and sacrificed their lives. |
January 2018
|
Date
|
Day
|
Theme
|
|---|---|---|
| Jan 4 | World Braille day | Education for the blind population of the world |
| Jan 9 | NRI day / Pravasi Bharatiya Divas | Ancient Route, New Journey: Diaspora in the Dynamic ASEAN INDIA Partnership |
| Jan 10 | World Hindi day | - |
| Jan 12 | National youth day | Sankalp Se Siddhi |
| Jan 15 | Army day | - |
| Jan 24 | National girl child day | A girl is flower, not a thorn |
| Jan 25 | National Voters Day | Accessible Elections |
| Jan 26 | International Customs Day | A secure business environment for economic development |
| Jan 26 | 69th Republic Day | Sangat and Pangat |
| Jan 27 | International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust | Holocaust Remembrance and Education: Our Shared Responsibility |
| Jan 28 | World Leprosy Day | Zero disabilities in boys and girls |
| Jan 30 | Martyrs day | - |
February 2018
| Date | Day | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | World Wetlands Day | Wetlands for a Sustainable Urban Future |
| Feb 4 | World Cancer Day | Reduce the illness and related deaths by 2020 |
| Feb 6 | International day of Zero Tolerance to female genital mutilation | End FGM |
| Feb 7 | Safer Internet Day | Create, connect and share respect: A better internet starts with you |
| Feb 10 | National Deworming Day | |
| Feb 11 | International day Women and girls in Science | Equality and Parity in Science for Peace and Development |
| Feb 12 | National Productivity Day | Industry 4.0 Leapfrog Opportunity for India |
| Feb 13 | World Radio Day | Radio and Sports |
| Feb 20 | World Day of Social Justice | Workers on the move: the quest for social justice |
| Feb 21 | International Mother language day | Linguistic diversity and multilingualism: keystones of sustainability and peace |
| Feb 22 | World Thinking day | Impact |
| Feb 24 | Central Excise Day | |
| Feb 28 | National Science Day | Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future |
March 2018
| Date | Day | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| March 1 | World Civil Defence Day | Civil defence and the national institutions for more efficient disaster management” |
| March 1 | Zero Discrimination Day | - |
| March 3 | National Defence Day | - |
| March 3 | World Wildlife Day | Big cats – predators under threat |
| March 3 | World Hearing Day | Hear the Future |
| March 4 | National Security Day | - |
| March 8 | International Women’s Day | Press for Progress |
| March 8 | World Kidney Day | Kidneys and Women’s Health – Include, Value, Empower |
| March 10 | CISF Raising Day | - |
| March 12 | Commonwealth Day | Towards a Common Future |
| March 15 | World Consumer Rights Day |
Making Digital Marketplaces Fairer |
| March 16 | National Vaccination Day | - |
| March 16 | World Sleep Day | Join the Sleep World, Preserve Your Rhythms to Enjoy Life |
| March 18 | Ordnance Factories Day | - |
| March 18 | Global Recycling Day |
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) proclaimed March 18, 2018 the first Global Recycling Day |
| March 20 | International Day of Happiness |
Share Happiness |
| March 20 | World Sparrow day | I Love Sparrows |
| March 21 | International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | Promoting tolerance, inclusion, unity and respect for diversity in the context of combating racial discrimination. |
| March 21 | International Day of Forests | Forests and Sustainable Cities |
| March 21 | World Poetry day |
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| March 21 | World Down Syndrome Day | What I bring to my Community |
| March 22 | World Water day | Nature for Water |
| March 23 | World Meteorological Day | Weather-ready, climate-smart |
| March 24 | World Tuberculosis Day |
Wanted: Leaders for a TB-free world |
| March 25 | International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade | Remember Slavery: Triumphs and Struggles for Freedom and Equality |
| March 27 | World Theatre Day | - |
April 2018
| Date | Day | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Date | Day | Theme |
| April 1 | Prevention of Blindness Week | - |
| April 2 | World Autism Awareness Day | Empowering women and girls with autism |
| April 2 | International Children’s Book Day | |
| April 4 | National Day For Mine Awareness and assistance in Mine action | Advancing Protection, Peace and Development |
| April 5 | National Maritime Day |
Indian Shipping – An Ocean of opportunity |
| April 6 | International Day for Sports Development and Peace | |
| April 7 | World Health Day | Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere |
| April 7 | Handloom Week | |
| April 8 | International Romani Day | Romipen (Romani-ness) |
| April 8 | World Tradition Day | |
| April 10 | World Homeopathy Day | Innovate: Evolve,Progress: Exploring Science since 40 years |
| April 11 | National Safe Motherhood Day | Respectful Maternity Care |
| April 11 | National Pet Day | Don’t shop! Adopt! |
| April 12 | International Day of Human Space Flight | |
| April 13 | Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (99th anniversary) | |
| April 14 | World Liver Day | Riding New Waves in Liver Diagnosis, Staging and Treatment |
| April 14 | Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti Customs Day | |
| April 14 | National Dolphin Day | |
| April 17 | World Hemophilia Day |
Sharing Knowledge makes us stronger |
| April 18 | World Heritage Day | Heritage for Generations |
| April 21 | Civil Services Day | New India - Shaping the Future |
| April 22 | World Earth Day | End Plastic Pollution |
| April 23 | World Book and Copyright Day | Reading: It’s my right! |
| April 24 | World Lab Animals Day | |
| April 24 | National Panchayati Day | |
| April 24 | Women’s Political Empowerment Day | Swachh Panchayat, Swachh Bharat |
| April 25 | World Malaria Day | Ready to beat Malaria |
| April 26 | World Intellectual Property Day | Powering Change: Women in Innovation and Creativity. |
| April 28 | World Day for Safety and Health at Work | OSH (Occupational Safety and Health) Vulnerability of young workers |
| April 28 | World Veterinary Day | The role of the veterinary profession in sustainable development to improve livelihoods, food security and safety |
| April 29 | International Dance Day | |
| April 30 | International Jazz Day |
May 2018
| Date | Day | Theme |
|---|---|---|
|
May 1
|
International Labour Day | Uniting Workers for Social and Economic Advancement |
| May 1 | World Asthma Day | Never too early, never too late. It's always the right time to address airways disease |
| May 1 | Gujarat, Maharashtra Day | |
| May 3 | World Press Freedom Day | Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law |
| May 4 | International Firefighters’ Day | |
| May 5 | World Cartoonist’s Day | |
| May 6 | International No Diet Day | |
| May 7 | World Athletics Day | |
| May 7 | Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Raising Day | |
| May 8 | World Red Cross Day | Memorable smiles from around the world |
| May 11 | National Technology Day | Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future |
| May 12 | International Nurses Day | Nurses A Voice to Lead – Health is a Human right |
| May 15 | International Day Of Families | Families and inclusive societies |
| May 17 | world hypertension day | Know Your Numbers with a goal of increasing high blood pressure (BP) awareness in all populations around the world. |
| May 17 | International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia | Alliances for Solidarity |
| May 17 | World Telecommunication And Information Society Day | Enabling the positive use of Artificial Intelligence for All |
| May 18 | International Museum Day | Hyperconnected museums: New approaches, new publics |
| May 18 | World AIDS Vaccine Day | |
| May 21 | Anti-Terrorism Day | |
| May 22 | International Day For Biological Diversity | Celebrating 25 Years of Action for Biodiversity |
| May 24 | Commonwealth Day | Towards a Common Future |
| May 29 | International Day Of UN Peacekeepers | UN Peacekeepers: 70 Years of Service and Sacrifice |
June 2018
| DAY | THEME & SOME FACTS |
|---|---|
| World Bicycle Day : 3 June | It was the first official World Bicycle Day. celebrated to raise awareness about the benefits of using the bicycle for transport and leisure. |
| Financial Literacy Week Begins June 4 to June 8 | The theme is “customer protection “. It focuses on creating awareness among customers of banks about financial products and services, good financial practices and going digital. |
| World Environment Day: 05th June | The theme is "Beat Plastic Pollution". |
| World Ocean Day: 8th June | Main focus - to prevent plastic pollution and encourage solutions for a healthy ocean |
| World Day Against Child Labour: 12th June | Main Focus on child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. |
| World Blood Donors Day: 14 June | theme - ‘Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life’. |
| World Refugee Day: 20 June | The theme is ‘Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with Refugees’. Celebrated to celebrate the courage, strength and perseverance of millions of refugees. |
| 4th International Yoga Day: 21 June | It was organised at Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and The theme is "Yoga for Peace". |
| World Music Day: 21 June | known as 'Fete de la Musique' after a music festival that began in France in 1982. |
| United Nations Public Service Day: 23 June | theme - “Transforming governance to realize the Sustainable Development Goals”. |
| International Widows' Day: 23 June | It is a global awareness day to give special recognition to the situation of widows of all ages and across regions and cultures. |
| International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking: 26 June | theme -"Listen First - Listening to children and youth is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe." |
July 2018
| DAY | THEME & SOME FACTS |
|---|---|
| National Doctors’ Day – July 1 | “Zero tolerance to violence against doctors and clinical establishment’. |
| Goods And Services Tax Day: 1 July | 1st Anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) coming into force on 1st July 2017 also commemorated as ‘GST Day. |
| World Sports Journalists Day : July 2 | The International Sports and Press Association (AIPS) was established in the year 1924 |
| World UFO day : July 2 | World UFO day is an awareness day for people to gaze at the heavens scanning for unidentified flying objects and was founded by the UFO hunter Haktan Akdogan. |
| America Independence Day : July 4 | 242nd America Independence Day |
| World Zoonosis Day : July 6 | Zoonosis are infectious diseases (virus, bacteria and parasites) that can be spread from animals to humans, and vice versa. Zoonosis can spread from direct contact with animals or indirectly, vector-borne or food-borne. |
| Global forgiveness day : July 7 | 7th July was founded by CECA (Christian Embassy of Christ’s Ambassadors), |
| World Chocolate Day : July 7 | Celebrated since 2009. |
| International Day Of Cooperatives: 7 July | ‘Sustainable societies through cooperation’. |
| World Population Day: 11 July | 'Family Planning is a Human Right'. |
| International Malala Day: 12 July | 12 July, the day of Malala’s Birth was declared as Malala Day by UN General Secretary Ban-Ki-Moon on her 16th Birthday. |
| NABARD Foundation Day: 12 July | 37th Foundation Day. Founded on: 12 July 1982 |
| World Youth Skills Day - July 15 | The United Nations General Assembly has decided to celebrate the first World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) on 15 July 2015. |
| World Day for International Justice- July 17 | The aim of this day is to unite everyone who wants to support justice as well as promote victims rights. |
| Nelson Mandela International Day: 18 July | The Nelson Mandela Foundation is dedicating this year's Mandela Day to 'Action Against Poverty', |
| Kargil Vijay Diwas - July 26 | India Celebrates 19th Anniversary |
| World Hepatitis Day- July 28 | Test. Treat. Hepatitis |
| World Nature Conservation Day- July 28 | “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.” |
| International Tiger Day - July 29 | Established at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in 2010 to raise awareness for this species. |
| World Day against Trafficking in Persons - July 30 | Responding to the trafficking of children and young people |
| World Ranger Day - July 31 | World Ranger Day is organised by the International Ranger Federation and was first held in 2007. |
August 2018
| DAY | THEME & SOME FACTS |
|---|---|
| Earth Overshoot Day 2018 – 1st August | An initiative of Global Footprint Network, which is an international research organization that is changing how the world measures and manages its natural resources. |
| 73rd Hiroshima day – 6th August | |
| National Handloom Day - 7th August | |
| International Day Of The World's Indigenous Peoples – 9th August | Theme - ‘Indigenous peoples’ migration and movement’. |
| World Biofuel Day - 10th August | Narendra Modi unveiled a Booklet on “National Policy on Biofuels 2018”. |
| 18th International Youth Day – 12th August | Theme: “Safe space for Youth”. |
| World Elephant Day - 12th August | |
| International left handers day – 13th August | |
| Shaheed Saman Diwas - 14th August | Observed in all districts of Madhya Pradesh, to honour families of martyrs of Madhya Pradesh origin. |
| 72nd Independence Day - 15th August | Rajasthan government announced that it would observe September as ‘month of nutrition’ |
| World Photography Day – 19th August | |
| World Humanitarian Day - 19th August | Campaign launched on World Humanitarian Day is "#NotATarget" |
| World Mosquito Day – 20th August | |
| National Sadbhavana Day – 20th August | 74th birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi |
| World senior citizen day – 21st August | Theme - “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society.” |
| National Sports Day – 29th August | Birthday of legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand |
| International Day against Nuclear Tests – 29th August | |
| International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances – 30th August |
September 2018
| DATE | DAY | THEME |
|---|---|---|
| September 2 | World Coconut Day | Coconut for Good Health, Wealth and Wellness |
| September 1-7 | National Nutrition Week | Go Further with Food |
| September 5 | International Day for Charity | ----- |
| September 8 | World Literacy Day | Literacy and Skill Development |
| September 14 | Hindi Diwas | ----- |
| September 15 | International Day of Democracy | Democracy Under Strain: Solution for a Changing World |
| September 16 | International Day for Preservation | Keep cool and Carry on : The Montreal Protocol |
| September 21 | International Day of Peace | The Right to peace- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights AT 70 |
| September 21 | World Alzheimer’s Day | To create Awareness about Alzheimer |
| September 23 | International Day of Sign Languages | With sign languages everyone is included. |
| September 28 | World Rabies Day | Rabies: Share a message, Save a life |
| September 29 | World Heart Day | My Heart, Your Heart |
| September 27 | World Maritime Day | IMO 70: Our Heritage: Better Shipping for better future |
| September 27 | World TOURISM day | Tourism and the digital transformation |
| September 30 | International Translation Day | Translation: Promoting cultural heritage in changing times. |
October 2018
| Date | Day | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| October 1 | World Habitat Day | Municipal Solid Waste Management |
| October 1 | International Day For Older Persons | Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions |
| October 1 | International Coffee Day | Women In Coffee |
| October 2 | International Day Of Non Violence | |
| October 4 | World Animals Day | |
| October 5 | World Teachers Day | The Right To Education Means Right T A Qualified Teacher |
| October 9 | World Post Day | |
| October 10 | World Mental Health Day | Young People And Mental Health In A Changing World |
| October 11 | International Day Of Girl Child | With Her-Skilled Girl Force |
| October 11 | World Obesity Day | To Focus On Weight Stigma |
| October 11 | World Sight Day | Eye Care Everywhere |
| October 12 | World Arthritis Day | |
| October 13 | World Migratory Bird Day | Unflying Our Voices For Bird Conservation |
| October 12 | World Egg Day | |
| October 15 | International Day For Rural Women | Sustainable Infrastructure, Services And Social Protection For Gender Equality And Empowerment Of Rural Women And Girls |
| October 16 | World Food Day | Our Actions Are Our Future. A 0 Hunger World By 2030 Is Possible |
| October 15 | World Students Day | |
| October 15 | Rashtriya Mahila Kisan Diwas | |
| October 17 | International Day For Eradication Of Poverty | Coming Together With Those Farthest Behind To Build An Inclusive World of Universal Respect for Human Rights and Dignity |
| October 20 | National Solidarity Day | -- |
| October 17 | World Trauma Day | - |
| October 24 | World Polio Day | -- |
| October 24 | United Nation’s Day | - |
| October 31 | Ekta Diwas | To Commemorate The Birth Anniversary Of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel |
November 2018
| Date | Day | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| November 1 | World Vegan Day | Be Veg Be Healthy |
| November 2 | International Day To End Impunity For Crimes Against Journalists | To Promote Safe And Enabling Environment For Journalists |
| November 1 | Army Aviation Day | |
| November 5 | Ayurveda Day | Ayurveda For Public Health |
| November 5 | World Tsunami Awareness Day | |
| November 8 | International Day Of Radiology | Cardiac Imaging |
| November 7 | National Cancer Awareness Day | Don’t Be Too Late In Detecting |
| November 9 | 18th Foundation Day of Uttrakhand | |
| November 10 | World Science Day For Peace And Development | Science, A Human Right |
| November 11 | National Education Day | To Recall Contribution Of Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad |
| November 12 | World Pneumonia Awareness Day | To Create Awareness Of Pneumonia Among Youth |
| November 12 | Public Service Broadcasting Day | |
| November 14 | Children’s Day | |
| November 14 | World Diabetes Day | The Family And Diabetes |
| Oct 29 – 3 Nov | Vigilance Awareness Week By Indian Army | Eradicate Corruption – Build A New India |
| November 14 | Rosogulla Day | To Celebrate 1st Anniversary Of Receiving GI Tag For Rosogulla |
| November 16 | International Day For Tolerance | |
| November 16 | National Press Day | Freedom Is The Need |
| November 17 | National Epilepsy Day | Every Patient Is Important |
| November 18 | The World Day For Remembrance Of Road Traffic Victims | Roads Have Stories |
| November 18 | 1st Naturopathy Day | |
| November 19 | World Toilet Day | When Nature Calls |
| November 20 | Universal Children’s Day | Children Are Taking Over And Turning The World Blue |
| November 21 | World Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day | Never Too Early, Never Too Late |
| November 26 | National Constitution Day/National Law Day | |
| November 27 | Formation Day Of National Disaster Mgt. Authority | Early Warning For Disasters |
December 2018
| Date | Day | Theme/Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1st December 2018 | World AIDS Day | Theme: Know Your Status |
| 2nd December 2018 | National Pollution Control Day | To give the honor and memorialize those thousands of people who had lost their life due to the Bhopal gas calamity |
| 2nd December 2018 | International Day for Abolition of Slavery | To fighting against slavery and considers bonded labour, forced labour, the worst forms of child labour and trafficking people as modern forms of slavery. |
| 2nd December 2018 | World Computer literacy Day | To increase awareness of 'Digital divide' and increase access to information technology for disadvantaged communities. |
| 2nd December 2018 | National Fritters Day | Food-related holiday |
| 2nd December 2018 | UAE National Day | 47th National Day for UAE |
| 2nd December 2018 | National Mutt Day | To embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dogs |
| 2nd December 2018 | National Special Education Day | Education available to all American children and this day honors the progress that has been made in special education. |
| 3rd December 2018 | International Day of Disabled Persons | Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality |
| 3rd December 2018 | World Conservative Day | To protect environment, wildlife and limited natural resources |
| 3rd December 2018 | Agriculture Education Day | To attract youngsters towards agricultural education |
| 4th December 2018 | Indian Navy Day | Theme: Indian Navy, Mission-deployed and Combat-ready |
| 5th December 2018 | World Soil Day | Theme: Be the Solution to the soil Pollution |
| 5th December 2018 | International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development | Theme: International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development |
| 7th December 2018 | International Civil Aviation Day | Theme: Working together to ensure no Country is left Behind. |
| 7th December 2018 | Armed Forces Flag Day- India | To secure the Country people from the dangerous Enemies Attacks and to make a Strong Security of the Country. |
| 8th December 2018 | SAARC Charter Day | To increase awareness and to renew the commitment of Governments to the SAARC process. |
| 8th December 2018 | Plastic Free Day | Focus on cleanliness and water conservation, and at making the division dirt-free. |
| 8th – 14th December 2018 | All India Handicrafts Week | To increase the awareness, cooperation and its importance in the society about handicrafts among the people of all the states of the country |
| 9th December 2018 | International Anti-Corruption Day | To eliminate corruption to make a way for a prosperous society in the whole world. Theme: Together, We Are United Against Corruption |
| 10th December 2018 | Human Rights Day | Theme: Stand Up For Human Rights. |
| 10th December 2018 | International Day for Broadcasting | To celebrate the recent Development in Broadcast which are direct satellite broadcasting and the internet as means of reaching foreign, rather than a domestic, audience. |
| 11th December 2018 | International Mountain Day | Theme: #MountainsMatter |
| 12th December 2018 | Universal Health Coverage Day | Theme: Now is the Time For Collective Action |
| 14th December 2018 | World Energy Conservation Day | To appoint professional, qualified and energetic managers and auditors who have expertise in policy-making, financial management and implementation of energy-related projects. |
| 16th December 2018 | Vijay Diwas, Victory Day | To celebrate the India’s military victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. |
| 18th December 2018 | International Migrants Day | Theme: Migration with Dignity |
| 18th December 2018 | Minorities Rights Day | Theme: Declaration on the Rights of Persons belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities |
| 20th December 2018 | International Human Solidarity Day | To maintain international peace and security |
| 22nd December 2018 | National Mathematics Day | To honor the birth anniversary of the famous mathematician Sir Srinivasa Ramanujan. |
| 23rd December 2018 | Kisan Diwas, National Farmers’ Day | With the focus on the upliftment of the status of farmers |
| 24th December 2018 | National Consumer Day | Theme: Timely Disposal of Consumer Complaints |
| 25th December 2018 | Good Governance Day | To honor Atal Bihari Vajpayee by encouraging Awareness among the people of Accountability in Government. |
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