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August 9, 2026

Nagasaki Day observed (9 August)

Nagasaki Day is observed on 9 August in memory of the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki and in support of global nuclear disarm...

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August 8, 2026

Quit India Movement Day observed (8 August)

Quit India Movement Day is observed on 8 August, marking the launch of Mahatma Gandhi's Quit India Movement in 1942 demanding an end to Brit...

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August 7, 2026

National Handloom Day 2026 observed

India observed the 12th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026, commemorating the Swadeshi Movement of 1905 and recognising the contribution...

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National Handloom Day observed (7 August)

National Handloom Day is observed on 7 August to honour India's handloom weavers and textile heritage. The date commemorates the launch of t...

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August 6, 2026

Hiroshima Day observed (6 August)

Hiroshima Day is observed on 6 August to remember the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima and to advocate peace and nuclear disa...

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August 4, 2026

National Bone and Joint Day observed (4 August)

National Bone and Joint Day is observed on 4 August to raise awareness of musculoskeletal health and preventive orthopaedics. The week from...

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July 29, 2026

International Tiger Day observed (29 July)

International Tiger Day is observed on 29 July to promote tiger conservation; India is home to the world's largest wild tiger population und...

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July 28, 2026

World Hepatitis Day observed (28 July)

World Hepatitis Day is observed on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis and promote prevention, testing and treatment.

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July 26, 2026

Kargil Vijay Diwas observed (26 July)

Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on 26 July to commemorate India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War and to honour the armed forces.

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July 18, 2026

Nelson Mandela International Day observed (18 July)

Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on 18 July to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela and promote community service and social just...

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July 17, 2026

World Day for International Justice observed (17 July)

The World Day for International Justice is observed on 17 July to recognise the international criminal justice system and the work of the In...

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July 11, 2026

World Population Day observed (11 July)

World Population Day is observed on 11 July to raise awareness of population issues such as family planning, gender equality and reproductiv...

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July 1, 2026

National Doctors' Day observed (1 July)

National Doctors' Day is observed in India on 1 July to honour medical professionals, marking the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan...

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June 21, 2026

International Day of Yoga observed (21 June)

International Day of Yoga is observed on 21 June to raise awareness of the benefits of practising yoga, following its adoption by the UN Gen...

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June 17, 2026

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought observed (17 June)

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on 17 June to promote public awareness of land degradation and drought, and...

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June 5, 2026

World Environment Day observed (5 June)

World Environment Day is observed on 5 June to encourage global awareness and action for the protection of the environment.

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May 31, 2026

World No Tobacco Day observed (31 May)

World No Tobacco Day is observed on 31 May to raise awareness of the health risks of tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to redu...

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May 21, 2026

National Anti-Terrorism Day observed (21 May)

National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed in India on 21 May, the anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination in 1991, t...

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May 17, 2026

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day observed (17 May)

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is observed on 17 May to highlight the role of information and communication technologie...

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May 12, 2026

International Nurses Day observed (12 May)

International Nurses Day is observed on 12 May, the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, to recognise the contribution of nurses to he...

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May 3, 2026

World Press Freedom Day observed (3 May)

World Press Freedom Day is observed on 3 May to raise awareness of the importance of press freedom and to remind governments of their duty t...

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May 1, 2026

International Labour Day observed (1 May)

International Labour Day (May Day) is observed on 1 May to celebrate the achievements of workers and the labour movement worldwide.

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April 22, 2026

Earth Day observed (22 April)

Earth Day is observed on 22 April to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action against climate change, pollution a...

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April 14, 2026

Ambedkar Jayanti observed (14 April)

Ambedkar Jayanti is observed on 14 April to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, chief architect of the Indian Constitution.

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April 7, 2026

World Health Day observed (7 April)

World Health Day is observed on 7 April, marking the founding anniversary of the World Health Organization in 1948, to raise awareness of gl...

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March 23, 2026

World Meteorological Day observed (23 March)

World Meteorological Day is observed on 23 March, marking the anniversary of the World Meteorological Organization's founding in 1950, to hi...

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March 22, 2026

World Water Day observed (22 March)

World Water Day is observed on 22 March to highlight the importance of fresh water and advocate for the sustainable management of water reso...

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March 21, 2026

World Forestry Day observed (21 March)

World Forestry Day (International Day of Forests) is observed on 21 March to raise awareness of the importance of forests and trees for the...

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March 20, 2026

International Day of Happiness observed (20 March)

The International Day of Happiness is observed on 20 March to recognise the importance of happiness and well-being as universal goals in peo...

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March 15, 2026

World Consumer Rights Day observed (15 March)

World Consumer Rights Day is observed on 15 March to raise awareness about consumer rights and protection, marking the anniversary of Presid...

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