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October 31, 2026

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas observed on 31 October

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed on 31 October to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Government releases in early Novem...

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October 24, 2026

United Nations Day falls on 24 October (upcoming)

United Nations Day is observed annually on 24 October to mark the anniversary of the UN Charter entering into force in 1945. This date is in...

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October 21, 2026

Police Commemoration Day observed on 21 October

Police Commemoration Day is observed in India on 21 October in remembrance of police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty...

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October 16, 2026

World Food Day observed on 16 October

World Food Day is observed every year on 16 October, marking the founding date of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation...

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October 15, 2026

World Students’ Day observed on 15 October

In India, 15 October is widely observed as World Students’ Day in connection with the birth anniversary of former President and scientist Dr...

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October 13, 2026

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction observed on 13 October

The United Nations observes the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 13 October to promote awareness and action to reduce disast...

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October 11, 2026

International Day of the Girl Child observed on 11 October

The International Day of the Girl Child is observed annually on 11 October to highlight girls’ rights and the challenges they face around th...

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October 10, 2026

World Mental Health Day observed on 10 October

World Mental Health Day is observed internationally on 10 October to raise awareness of mental health issues and support for mental well-bei...

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October 8, 2026

India observes Indian Air Force Day

Indian Air Force Day is observed every year on 8 October to mark the establishment of the Indian Air Force in 1932.

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October 2, 2026

International Day of Non-Violence observed on 2 October

The United Nations observes the International Day of Non-Violence on 2 October, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

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September 27, 2026

World Tourism Day observed (27 September)

World Tourism Day was observed on 27 September 2026 with the theme "Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism". El Salv...

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September 25, 2026

Antyodaya Diwas observed (25 September)

Antyodaya Diwas is observed on 25 September, the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya (born 1916), whose idea of Antyodaya means...

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September 22, 2026

World Rhino Day: India's one-horned rhino population crosses 4,000

World Rhino Day was observed on 22 September 2026. India's population of the greater one-horned rhinoceros has grown from about 1,500 to ove...

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September 21, 2026

International Day of Peace observed (21 September)

The International Day of Peace was observed on 21 September 2026 with the theme "Invest in Peace - For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day".

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September 16, 2026

World Ozone Day observed (16 September)

World Ozone Day is observed on 16 September to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987 and raise awareness of ozone layer p...

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September 15, 2026

Engineers' Day observed (15 September)

Engineers' Day is observed in India on 15 September, the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya (born 1861), to recognise the contribution...

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International Day of Democracy observed (15 September)

The International Day of Democracy is observed on 15 September to promote the principles of democracy and review the state of democracy worl...

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September 14, 2026

Hindi Diwas observed (14 September)

Hindi Diwas is observed on 14 September, marking the anniversary of Hindi's adoption as an official language of India by the Constituent Ass...

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September 8, 2026

International Literacy Day observed (8 September)

International Literacy Day is observed on 8 September to raise awareness of and advocate for literacy as a matter of dignity and human right...

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September 5, 2026

Teachers' Day observed (5 September)

Teachers' Day is observed in India on 5 September, the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, to honour the contribution of teac...

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August 30, 2026

National Small Industry Day observed on 30 August

National Small Industry Day was observed on 30 August, highlighting the role of small industries and MSMEs in employment, entrepreneurship,...

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August 28, 2026

World Sanskrit Day observed

World Sanskrit Day was observed in August 2026, highlighting Sanskrit's literary, linguistic and cultural heritage and encouraging wider awa...

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August 19, 2026

World Photography Day observed on 19 August

World Photography Day was observed on 19 August, celebrating photography as a medium for documentation, communication, creativity and cultur...

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World Humanitarian Day observed on 19 August

World Humanitarian Day was observed on 19 August to recognise humanitarian workers and promote awareness of the challenges faced by people a...

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World Humanitarian Day observed (19 August)

World Humanitarian Day is observed on 19 August to honour aid workers who risk their lives delivering assistance during crises. The date mar...

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August 14, 2026

Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed (14 August)

Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is observed on 14 August in memory of those who suffered during the 1947 Partition of British India. The o...

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August 12, 2026

International Youth Day observed on 12 August

International Youth Day was observed on 12 August to highlight youth participation and the contribution of young people to social, economic...

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World Elephant Day 2026 highlights elephant conservation

World Elephant Day was observed on 12 August. India highlighted its role in Asian elephant conservation, with the country hosting more than...

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International Youth Day observed (12 August)

International Youth Day is observed on 12 August to draw attention to the role of young people in development and to the issues they face wo...

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August 11, 2026

World Steelpan Day observed (11 August)

World Steelpan Day is observed on 11 August, recognising the steelpan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, following a UN Genera...

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