Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, or Battle of Puebla Day, is a commemoration of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War... Continue Reading »
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National Nurses Day
National Nurses day is celebrated annually to raise awareness about the important work nurses do for society. It marks the beginning of National Nurses Week.
World Oceans Day
The United Nations has made this observance in order to inform the public the important ways in which the health of oceans and the health of humans are increasingly interconnected... Continue Reading »
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War
This is a global observance created by the UN to thank those that sacrificed themselves and lost their lives in the war. It is typically celebrated with red poppies which... Continue Reading »
Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is dedicated to honoring and respecting mothers and the sacrifices they make for their children and families. Many countries including the US celebrate Mother's Day on the second... Continue Reading »
International Day of Families
The UN General Assembly dedicated 15 May as a day to promote awareness of familial issues and increase knowledge about effects of social, economic, and demographic processes on families, emphasizing... Continue Reading »
International Day of Living Together in Peace
The UN General Assembly recognizes this day as a way to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding, and solidarity in the international community. This day invited countries to unite in differences... Continue Reading »
International Day of Light
Commemorated by UNESCO, this day is a global initiative that celebrates the importance of light in science, culture and art, education, and sustainable development, allowing many different parts of society... Continue Reading »
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
This day is meant to help raise awareness of the possibilities to use the internet and communication technologies to help societies and economies, as well as to combat the digital... Continue Reading »
World Bee Day
The UN has designated this day as World Bee Day to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators in the survival of our ecosystems, their contribution to sustainable development, and... Continue Reading »
