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Cervical Health Awareness Month– Highlights issues related to cervical cancer, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and the importance of early detection, education and the emotional issues related to battling cervical cancer and HPV.

Financial Wellness Month – Highlights assessing financial goals and budget priorities, and planning to safeguard against unexpected financial pitfalls.

Human Trafficking Awareness Month– Raises awareness of the rise in human trafficking in the United States and around the world, and dispels the myth that human trafficking only happens outside of the U.S. National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is January 11th.

National Birth Defects Prevention Month– Highlights issues related to preventing birth defects during pregnancy. Each year, there is a new theme (examples include clefts, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and congenital heart defects.)

National Blood Donor Month– Led by the American Red Cross, and encourages individuals to be regular blood donors.

National Braille Literacy Month – Raises awareness of the use of Braille as a communication system, and the importance of accessibility and independence for those who are blind or visually impaired.

National Codependency Awareness Month– Raises awareness on codependency in relationships.  

National Hobby Month– Encourages celebrating hobbies and trying out new ones. 

National Mentoring Month– Focuses on the importance of mentoring and how communities and organizations can work together to increase the number of mentors and mentoring programs for young people.

National Stalking Awareness Month– An annual call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking. Includes in-person and cyber stalking.

National Thank You Month– Encourages appreciating the kind actions of others.

One Health Awareness Month– A collaborative, multi-sectoral, and transdisciplinary approach—working at the local, regional, national, and global levels—with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. Led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Poverty Awareness Month– Raises awareness about nonprofits who are making a difference in the fight to eradicate poverty. 

Self Love Month– A time for appreciating yourself and investing time in conscious physical, spiritual, and psychological growth.

Thyroid Awareness Month– Raises awareness to thyroid-related diseases and thyroid cancer

World Braille Day (January 4)- Highlights the importance of accessibility and independence for people who are blind or visually impaired.

I Am a Mentor Day (January 7)- Celebrates mentors and the benefits of mentorship. 

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day (January 11)- A U.S.-specific awareness day to highlight that human trafficking doesn’t just happen in other countries, but in states and communities across the United States.

National Pharmacists Day (January 12) – Raises awareness of the role of pharmacists, and it honors how much they impact our health and well-being.

Elementary School Teacher Day (January 15)- Celebrating the role of elementary school teachers. 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January) – Celebrates the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

National Day of Racial Healing (third Tuesday in January)-  Promotes racial equity through highlighting how racism impacts society. Led by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.

Liberation Week (third week in January)- A week to help young people define what liberation means to them, create understanding and deepen the analysis of resistance and survival of BIPOC LGBTQ+ people. Led by GLSEN.

No Name-Calling Week (third week in January) – Educate students, teachers, and the public on the harms of name-calling.

National Religious Freedom Day (January 16) – Reflects on the human right to practice, pray, and preach faiths peacefully and openly.

Women’s March (fourth Sunday in January). Celebrates the largest single-day protest in U.S. history, which took place on January 21, 2017.

International Playdate Day (January 21st)- Focuses scheduling and making time for your kids to grow by playing outside.

National Hugging Day (January 21st)- A day dedicated for hugging. 

World Religion Day (third Sunday in January) – A day for promoting unity and understanding among people of different faiths.

Anniversary of Roe v. Wade (January 22)- Commemorates The United States Supreme Court’s 1973 landmark ruling that a right to privacy under the due process clause of the 14th Amendment extends to a person’s decision to terminate a pregnancy.

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (fourth week in January) – Focuses on cervical cancer prevention.

International Day of Education (January 24)- Celebrates of the role of education as a tool for peace and development.

National Compliment Day (January 24)- A day for giving and receiving compliments. 

International Day of Clean Energy (January 26)- A day for rallying the world to new forms of energy production. Led by the United Nations.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27)-  Commemorates the victims of the Holocaust, 

Data Privacy Week (January 28) -Raises awareness and promotes privacy and data protections best practices. 

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American Heart Month – Focuses on cardiovascular health, hypertension awareness, and other leading risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

Black Futures Month– Led by The Movement for Black Lives. A visionary, forward-looking spin on celebrations of Blackness in February.

Black History Month– Recognizes the history, traditions, contributions and advancements made by Black Americans.

Body Awareness Month – Promotes healthy body image.

Career and Technical Education Month – Celebrates the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the U.S.

International Boost Self Esteem Month – Dedicated to improving self-esteem among people globally. 

International Friendship Month – Celebrates the spirit of friendship and companionship. 

International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month– Promote awareness of infections transmitted from parent to baby.

National Cancer Prevention Month – Dedicated to raising awareness of cancer prevention science. 

National Children’s Dental Health Month – Raises awareness about the importance of child and adolescent oral health.

National Library Lovers Month – Dedicated to the love of books, and the libraries that house them. 

National Women Inventors Month – Dedicated to acknowledging the pivotal role women play in the fields of science, technology, and the arts. 

Teen Dating Violence Prevention & Awareness Month – Raises awareness of dating violence in teen and young adult relationships and promote programs that prevent it.

Youth Leadership Month – Supports young people taking up leadership roles and contributing to their communities. 

National Freedom Day (February 1) – Celebrate the freedoms fought for in the U.S.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day (February 1)- Held during the first week of February. Acknowledges the accomplishments of girl and women athletes, recognizes the influence of sports participation for girls and women, and honors the progress and continuing struggle for equality for girls and women in sports.

World Hijab Day (February 1)- Foster tolerance and understanding for why a Muslim woman chooses to wear the hijab, and to counteract some of the controversies surrounding why Muslim women choose to wear the hijab.

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week ( February 1st – 7th )

World Interfaith Harmony Week (February 1-7)- Highlights a culture of peace and to promote harmony between all people regardless of their faith.

International Sex Education Day (February 2)- Focuses on discussing sex and consent with youth people.

International Missing Children Day (February 3) – Focuses on child abduction and the lack of plans to address it.

National Missing Persons Day (February 3) – Focuses attention on efforts to locate missing persons.

National Women Physicians Day (February 3)- Recognizes the contributions of women physicians and commemorates the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell who, in 1849, became the first American woman to receive a medical degree in the United States.

World Cancer Day (February 4)- Increases awareness about cancer, treatments, prevention methods, living with cancer, and caring for cancer patients.

National Wear Red Day (February 3)- Wear red to show support for the awareness of heart disease.

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (February 6)- Led by the United Nations, a day to create strong partnerships and align efforts to end all forms of violence against women and girls, including female genital mutilation (FGM).

National School Counseling Week (February 6-10)- Focuses public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.

Race Equality Week (February 6-12) – A UK-wide initiative uniting thousands of organizations and individuals to address race equality barriers in the workplace.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week (February 6-12)- A yearly campaign designed to raise awareness on sexual and reproductive health and promote resources to improve community health in Canada.

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (February 7)- Increases awareness, participation and support for HIV prevention, care and treatment among Black Americans by motivating Black Americans to get tested for HIV.

Safer Internet Day (February 7th) – Raises awareness of emerging online issues and current concerns, including cyberbullying, social networking, and digital identity.

Honor the Descendants of the Clotilda Day (February 8)- Honors the founding of The Clotilda, the last known U.S. slave ship to bring captives Africans to the United States, arriving at Mobile Bay, Alabama between 1859 – 1860. This day also honors the residents of Africantown, Alabama. 

International Day of Women and Girls in Science Day (February 11)- Celebrates women scientists and champions young women’s education in the sciences. 

Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day ( February 12th ) – Raises awareness on sexual and reproductive health and promote resources to improve community health in Canada.

National Sex Ed Week of Action (week of Valentine’s Day) – Sponsored by SIECUS; highlights the importance of comprehensive sex education. 

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National Caregivers Day (third Friday in February) – Honors individuals who provide personal care, and physical- and emotional support to those who need it most.

International Condom Day (February 13)- Recognizes the importance of condom use as a preventative measure against unwanted pregnancy and STIs.

National Condom Week (February 13-19)- Helps to educate young adults about serious risks involved with unprotected sex. This includes the risk of catching and spreading sexually transmitted infections including HIV as well as helping to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Typically held during the week of Valentine’s Day.

National Donor Day (February 14)- Focuses on five points of life: organs, tissues, marrow, platelets, and blood.

V-Day (February 14)- A global activist movement to increase awareness, raise money, and generate broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation (FGM), and sex slavery.

National Black Girl Magic Day (February 15)- Celebrates and highlights the contributions and existence of Black women and girls.

Random Act of Kindness Day ( February 17th ) – Celebrates and encourages random acts of kindness.

World Day of Social Justice (February 20)- Recognizes that social development and social justice are indispensable for the achievement and maintenance of peace, security and respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms.

International Mother Language Day (February 21)- Calls on policymakers, educators and teachers, parents and families to scale up their commitment to multilingual education, and inclusion in education to advance education recovery.

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 27-March 5)- Raises awareness about the dangers of eating disorders (including anorexia and bulimia) and the need for early intervention and treatment by distributing educational materials and organizing events in their communities as well as promoting a positive body image.

HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day (February 28) – Amplifies the voices of those who have been criminalized based on their HIV status. 

Rare Disease Day (February 28) – Raises awareness for rare diseases and improvement made to accessing treatment and medical representation for individuals and their families.

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Bisexual Health Awareness Month – Led by the Bisexual Resource Center; raises awareness about the bisexual+ (bi, pansexual, fluid, queer, etc.) community’s social, economic and health disparities; advocates for resources; and inspires actions to improve bi+ people’s well-being.

Black Feminisms Month – Led by Black Feminist Future; highlights Black women radicals who have made incredible contributions to the movement for liberation. 

Brain Injury Awareness Month – Raises awareness of the causes of brain injuries and how to support individuals with brain injuries.

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month– Raises awareness and fosters inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life.

Endometriosis Awareness Month– Increases awareness for the causes and symptoms associated with endometriosis, and options for conceiving for individuals with endometriosis.

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month – Raises awareness about multiple sclerosis, people living with the disease and advancements for a MS cure.

National Nutrition Month– An annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.

Self Harm Awareness Month – Raises awareness of self-injury, self-harm is a symptom of extreme emotional distress.

Social Work Month– Celebrates one of the nation’s largest professions and the contributions in adolescent and youth development, mental health, aging and care-giving, child protection services, healthcare, poverty reduction, and nonprofit management and community development. 

Women of Color HERstory Month – Celebrates the power, legacy and achievements of women of color.

Women’s History Month– Recognizes the political, economic, social, and historic contributions that women of every race, class and ethnic background have made to advance the growth and strength of the United States.

Youth Art Month – Celebrates and promotes arts and arts education across the country

Baby Sleep Day ( March 1) – Emphasizes the importance of sleep to a baby. 

Disability Day of Mourning (March 1)-  A day of remembrance of people with disabilities who are victims of filicide – people with disabilities murdered by their family members.

International Women of Color Day (March 1) – Recognizes the contributions of women of color.

National Black Women in Jazz & The Arts Day ( March 1 ) – Dedicated to Black women in jazz, fine, visual, performing, and auditory arts.

Self Injury Awareness Day (March 1)- An international awareness day dedicated to learning about behaviors like “cutting” and other intentional methods of self-injury —and raises awareness and provides resources to those who need help.

World Compliment Day ( March 1)- Spread joy through simple verbal and written affirmations of appreciation.

Zero Discrimination Day (March 1)- Celebrates the right of everyone to live a full and productive life—and live it with dignity.

National Read Across America Day (March 2)- Helps get children excited about reading.

Employee Appreciation Day (third Friday in March) – Emphasizes the importance of strong employer-employee relations in order to run a successful business. 

International Sex Workers Rights Day (March 3)- Recognizes the rights of sex workers.

World Birth Defects Day ( March 3) – Raises awareness about the impact of birth defects worldwide to reduce stigma, and increases opportunities for prevention and care.

World Hearing Day (March 3)- Raises awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care globally.

HPV Awareness Day (March 4) – Raises awareness about H.P.V. and educate people about vaccinations and other preventative measures.

NO MORE Week (second week in March) – Joins allies and activists from across the US and the world in saying NO MORE to domestic and sexual violence.

International Women’s Day (March 8)- Celebrates the global economic, political, and social achievements of women, focusing on peace, empowerment, and equality.

National Day of Action Against Police Terror (March 9) – Co-sponsored by Movement for Black Lives and Standing Up for Racial Justice; demands action and justice for lives lost and impacted by police violence and terror.

Abortion Providers Appreciation Day (March 10)- Recognizes the contributions and support of abortion providers and remembers the providers who have lost their lives to provide abortion services.

National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (March 10)- Raises awareness of the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls in the United States and throughout the world. Women and girls, particularly women and girls of color, currently represent one of the fastest growing groups affected by HIV/AIDS both nationally and globally.

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week ( March 12-19) Amplifies the stories of people living with MS to raise awareness.

Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 12-18) – Promotes patient safety practices.

Brain Awareness Week (March 13-19) – Fosters public enthusiasm and support for brain science, the wonders of the brain, and the impact brain science has on our everyday lives.

Black Midwives Day (March 14) – Led by Black Midwives Alliance; strengthens the base for Black midwives and highlights the cultural history of Black midwifery as an important part of the U.S. medical landscape.

World Sleep Day (March 18) – A call to action on important issues related to sleep, including medicine, education, social aspects and driving.

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (March 20)- Increases awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS on American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians by creating a greater awareness of the risks of HIV/AIDS to Native communities.

International Day of Happiness (March 20)- A global celebration to mark the United Nations International Day of Happiness.

World Oral Health Day ( March 20) – Raising global awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of oral hygiene.

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (March 20-26) – Inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. 

National LGBT Health Awareness Week (March 20-24)- Promotes LGBTQ mental health awareness for professionals, the community, and allies. 

World Down Syndrome Awareness Day (March 21) – Raises awareness about Down syndrome.

World Poetry Day (March 21) – Celebrates one of the most treasured forms of cultural and linguistic expression and identity.

World Water Day (March 22) – Draws attention to the water-related issues that humans face globally.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21)- Held annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960.

Week of Solidarity with the People’s Struggling Against Racism and Racial Discrimination (March 21-27)- First declared in 1979, when the U.N. General Assembly adopted a program of activities to be undertaken during the second half of the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination.

World Doula Day (March 22)- A day recognizing the impact that doulas make in improving the physiological, social, emotional, and psychological health of women, newborns and families in birth and in the postpartum period.

World Doula Week (March 22-28)- Empower doulas all over the world to improve the health of birthing and postpartum women and newborns through support (World Doula Day is March 22).

LGBT Health Awareness Week (March 20-24)- Encourages community members, service providers, advocates, and government officials to recognize health and wellness as essential part of the lives of the lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender community and their families.

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day (March 24) – Builds public awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis and efforts to eliminate the disease. 

American Diabetes Alert Day (fourth Tuesday in March) – Raises awareness about the risks and symptoms associated with diabetes.

Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness Day (March 26 ) – Dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. 

Community Doula Week (March 29-April 5) – Led by HealthConnect One and Birth Matters. Highlights the unique and life-saving support community doulas offer birthing people and their families. 

Doctors Day (March 30) – Honors doctors for their dedication and contributions to medicine and to the community.

World Bipolar Day (March 30)- Educates and promotes the spread of information on bipolar disorder.

International Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31): Dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender & gender non-conforming people while raising awareness of the work that is still needed to save trans lives.

Take Down Tobacco Day (March 31 )- Highlights have Big Tobacco companies target youth.

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Alcohol Awareness Month– Raises awareness of the prevalence of alcohol abuse, particularly among college students, young women, senior citizens, even pregnant women.

Autism Acceptance Month – Celebrates and show supports and acceptance to those living with autism.

Arab American Heritage Month- Celebrates the history, contributions, and culture of Arab Americans.

Black Women’s History Month– Embraces achievements, builds understanding and awareness, and celebrates the rich history of the past, present and future generations of Black women and women who are the Descendants of Africa.

Cannabis Awareness Month – Highlight the many uses of marijuana.

Celebrate Diversity Month- Recognizes and honors the differences and similarities of us all, for a deeper understanding of each other.

Child Abuse Prevention Month– Recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to strengthen families to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Counseling Awareness Month – Raises awareness and promoting mental health to people of all ages.

Global Volunteering Month – Celebrates the impact of community volunteering and encourages more people to get involved.

Inter-Professional Healthcare Month– Highlights the complexity and breadth of health promotion, illness prevention and  quality health care benefits from the diverse knowledge and skills of a range of health care professionals.

National Fair Housing Month – Recognizes the anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, signed into law on April 11, 1968, that made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful. Signifies a recommitment to advancing equitable opportunities and expanding homeownership.

National Internship Awareness Month – Celebrates the benefits of internships for both employers and students.

National Minority Health Month– Raises awareness about health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minority populations and encourage action through health education, early detection, and control of disease complications.

National Poetry Month– Celebrates the joy, expressiveness, and pure delight of poetry.

National Volunteer Month- Honors volunteers and encourages volunteerism throughout the month.

Second Chance Month – Raises awareness of the barriers faced by formally incarcerated individuals returning to society. 

Sexual Assault Awareness Month– Raises awareness about sexual assault and to promote the prevention of sexual violence to ensure that communities are educated about sexual assault, victims of sexual assault receive the care and support they need, and sexual assault offenders are held accountable.

STI Awareness Month – Raises awareness about sexually transmitted infections.

Stress Awareness Month – Raises awareness of the negative impact of stress.

Women’s Eye Health & Safety Month – Educates the public on the increased risk for women and vision health issues, as well as steps that can be taken to prevent vision loss.

Community Doula Week (March 29-April 5) – Led by HealthConnect One and Birth Matters. Highlights the unique and life-saving support community doulas offer birthing people and their families. 

National Public Health Week (first week in April)- Focuses on creating safer communities (school, home, occupation) to ensure greater public health and to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving the public’s health.

National Healthy Schools Day (first Tuesday in April)- Promotes collaborative research and policy development and advanced systemic reforms in three core areas defining children’s environmental health at school: Environmental public health services for children at risk or with suspected exposures at school; Child-safe policies for housekeeping and purchasing; and Child-safe standards for school design, construction, and siting.

World Autism Awareness Day (April 2)- Encourages the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with autistic spectrum disorders including autism and Asperger syndrome throughout the world.

International Anti-Street Harassment Week (first week in April)- Increases awareness of street harassment (catcalls, sexist comments, public masturbation, groping, stalking, assault) and other forms of gender-based violence in public places that make being out in public unfriendly and even scary for many girls, women, and LGBT people.

National Employee Benefits Day (April 6)- Appreciates the hard work and planning done by employers who strive towards providing benefits to their employees that make a helpful change in their lives.

World Health Day (April 7)- Creates awareness of specific health themes to highlight as priority areas of concern for the World Health Organization.

STI Awareness Week (April 9 – 15) – Encourages young people to get tested and treated for STIs and HIV to protect their health and that of their partners.

National Student Employment Week (second week of April) – Highlights student employment practices across colleges and universities that help undergraduate students develop invaluable practical skills and, importantly, pay for their tuition expenses.

National Siblings Day (April 10) – Celebrates sibling relationships.

RAINN Day (second Friday in April) – Led by Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. Educates students about sexual assault and harassment prevention and provide recovery support for survivors. 

National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (April 10)- Educates the public about HIV and AIDS on young people, as well as highlights the work that youth are doing to fight HIV/AIDS.

International Day for Maternal Health and Rights (April 11) – Recognizes the right that each woman has to dignity, respect, and health care that empowers her to decide if and when to be a mother. Highlights access to maternal and reproductive health care as central to women’s freedom, and safe, high-quality abortion care is an integral part of these services.

Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17)- Led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. Raises awareness for supporting Black maternal health, highlights the impact of racism on maternal health outcomes, and encourages activism and building community for Black mamas.

Day of Silence (April 14)- The largest student-led day of action to protest bullying and harassment against the LGBTQ community. Participants take a vow of silence for 24 hours to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-bullying and harassment in schools and on college campuses.

National American Sign Language Day (April 15) – Celebrates American Sign Language.

National Volunteer Week (April 16-22)- Promotes volunteerism and imaginative ways to engage with communities.

National Transgender HIV Testing Day (April 18)- Recognizes the importance of routine HIV testing, status awareness and continued focus on HIV prevention and treatment efforts among transgender and gender non-binary people.

International Black Gardeners Day (third Saturday in April) – Celebrates the legacy of Black gardeners, farmers, herbalist, growers, and artisans.

Nonbinary Parents Day (third Sunday in April) – Highlights and supports transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming parents. 

National Minority Cancer Awareness Week- (Third week of April)- Increases awareness among racial/ethnic minority groups regarding the importance of early cancer detection.

National Vulva Awareness Day (April 21) – Led by SweetSpots Labs. Shines a light on the “vulva void” to erase shame or stigma around vulvas.

Earth Day (April 22)- Raises awareness to the impact of climate change.

National Infertility Awareness Week (April 23-29)- Promotes awareness around infertility, causes, and ways to destigmatize infertility.

National Library Week (April 23-29)- Celebrates our nation’s libraries, library workers’ contributions and promote library use and support.

Every Kid Healthy Week (last week in April) – Raises awareness of and supports initiatives geared towards promoting healthy children.

World Immunization Week (April 24-30)- Promotes the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease.

Anniversary of the March for Women’s Lives (April 25)- Commemorates the 2004 March for Women’s Lives in Washington, DC, to protest abortion restrictions and to advance abortion rights, birth control access, and reproductive health care.

Girls in ICT Day (April 27)- Drawing attention to the critical need for more girls and women in the Information and Communications Technology sector.

Take Our Kids to Work Day ( fourth Thursday in April ) – Originally launched by Ms. Foundation for Women in 1993 to familiarize children with the reality of a workplace. 

National Youth Violence Prevention Week (April 24-28)-  Raises awareness and educates students, teachers, school administrators, counselors, school resource officers, school staff, parents, and the public on effective ways to prevent or reduce youth violence.

Lesbian Visibility Day (April 26)- Celebrates lesbians and shows solidarity with all LGBTQI women and non binary people.

National Infant Immunization Week (April 24-30)- Promotes the benefits of immunizations and to improve the health of children two years old or younger.

World Immunization Week (last week in April) – Highlights the collective action needed and to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease.

The Gathering of Nations (April 27-29)- One of the world’s most recognized annual festivals, where Native people come together to celebrate and share culture.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work (April 28)- Promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally.

National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Week of Action (April 28 – May 4) – Presents a call of action in honor of missing and murdered Indigenous women to advocate for resources and support to find and solve the murders of MMIW. 

International Dance Day (April 29)- A global celebration of dance, created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute.

Global Youth Service Day (April 28-30, 2023; April 26-28, 2024)- Celebrates and builds the capacity of all youth ages 5-25 to help communities and democracy thrive by working together for the common good.

National Small Business Week (April 30 – May 6) – Honors American entrepreneurs, who have played their part in bringing new ideas to life and growing the U.S. economy.

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Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month– Recognizes the history, traditions, contributions and advancements made by Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.

Better Hearing and Speech Month – Led by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Raises awareness about hearing and speech problems, and to encourage people to think about their own hearing and get their hearing checked.

Clean Air Month – Focuses on improving the quality of air. 

Foster Youth Awareness Month– Acknowledges foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections.

Freelance Isn’t Free Month – Led by Freelancers Union. Highlights the work of the Freelance Isn’t Free Act.

Haitian Heritage Month– Celebrates the rich culture, distinctive art, delicious food and learn the traditions of Haiti and its people.

International Doula Month– Celebrate the important contributions of birth & postpartum doulas.

International Period Month– Builds awareness about the role of good menstrual hygiene management.

Jewish American Heritage Month – Recognizes Jewish contributions to American culture, history, military, science, government, and more.

Lupus Awareness Month– Raises awareness and funds for lupus research and education programs. Women of color who are diagnosed with lupus tend to have a more severe form of the disease than white women.

Masturbation Month- Raises awareness of the importance of masturbation for positive body image, and self pleasure. National Masturbation Month also raises awareness of the stigmatization of masturbation and sex toys.

Maternal Depression Awareness Month-  Encourages women and their families to speak up and ask questions about risk factors and triggers associated wot maternal depression, and receive the care they may need during the most transformative period of their lives.

Mental Health Awareness Month– Increases awareness around mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia as well as suicide.

Military Appreciation Month – Honors the service and sacrifice of members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, Space Force and National Guard, as well as the contribution of their spouses.

National Adolescent Health Month – Emphasizes the importance of building on young people’s strengths and potential, encouraging and supporting meaningful youth engagement in adolescent health activities, and highlighting key topics in adolescent health.

National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Month – Brings awareness and creates venues for public education about anxiety and depression.

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month – Educates friends, family, and patients about asthma and promote awareness about how this serious, sometimes life-threatening, chronic respiratory disease can be controlled. 

National Meditation Month – Raises awareness of the benefits of meditation and to try different meditation techniques.

National Nurses Month – Promotes understanding and appreciation of the invaluable contributions of nurses.

Older Americans Month– Recognizes the resilience, needs, and strength of older Americans.

Physical Fitness and Sports Month– Provides an opportunity to celebrate and promote physical activity and the benefits of sports participation.

Sex Ed For All Month– Support young people whether they choose to postpone pregnancy or become parents, and to provide them with the sexual health information and resources they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Rebranded from the formally named Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.

Women’s Health Month – Raises awareness for health-related issues and topics important to women of all ages.

Youth Service Month (April 14 – May 14) – Mobilizes young people to improve their communities through service.

National Small Business Week (April 30 – May 6) – Honors American entrepreneurs, who have played their part in bringing new ideas to life and growing the U.S. economy.

College Decision Day (May 1) – The deadline for incoming college freshmen to select a college that has offered them admission.

Global Love Day (May 1)- A reminder that anything can be achieved when we attune our minds to the frequency of unconditional love.

International Workers’ Day (May 1)- Celebrates the achievements and work made by documented, undocumented, and oppressed workers, and raising awareness for equal employment rights. Also known as May Day.

Transgender Athlete Awareness Week (first week in May)- Highlights the needs of transgender and non-binary athletes.

International Clitoris Awareness Week (first week in May)- Celebrates the clitoris, and raises awareness of Female Genital Mutilation.

Screen Free Week (TV Turnoff Week) ( first week in May ) – An invitation to play, explore, and rediscover the joys of life beyond ad-supported screens. 

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (May 1 -7)- Shares resources to create dialogue around maternal depression.

Teacher Appreciation Week (second week in May)- Recognizes the contributions of teachers.

World Maternal Mental Health Day (May 4)- Increase awareness of and decrease the stigma surrounding perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

International Day of the Midwife (May 5)- Recognizes the global midwife community and advocates for investment in quality midwifery care around the world, improving sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health in the process.

World Hand Hygiene Day (May 5)- Aims to progress the goal of maintaining a global profile on the importance of hand hygiene in health care.

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (May 5)- Remembers the Indigenous women and girls lost to murder and those who remain missing and commit to working with Tribal Nations to ensure any instance of a missing or murdered person is met with swift and effective action.

Nurse Appreciation Day (May 6)- Recognizing and rewarding nurses committed to helping others live their best life.

International Family Equality Day (first Sunday in May) – Celebrates the diversity of LGBTQ+ families around the world.

National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day (May 7)- Recognizes child care providers, teachers and other educators of young children.

National Children’s Mental Health Day (May 7)- Raises awareness about the importance of children’s mental health and show that positive mental health is essential to a child’s healthy development.

Mamas Day (aka Mother’s Day)- Highlights the contributions of the many mamas around us and to fight for the rights, recognition and resources our mamas and families deserve.

National Substance Abuse Prevention Week ( May 7-13 ) – Showcases the work of communities and organizations across the country dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health.

World Press Freedom Day ( May 8 ) – Serves as a reminder of the need to respect commitment to press freedom. It is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics. 

Teachers Appreciation Week (May 8-12) – Recognizes the contributions of teachers. Teacher Appreciation Day Is the second day of Teachers Appreciation Week)

Free The Pill Day (May 9)- Calls attention to the barriers people still face in accessing the birth control pill and demonstrates the widespread support for bringing the pill over the counter in the United States.

Food Allergy Awareness Week (third week in May)- Highlights the importance of diagnosing food allergies. 

National Women’s Health Week (third week in May)- Empowers women to make health a priority by educating women on what steps to take to improve their health and health outcomes.

National Women’s Check-Up Day (first day of National Women’s Health Week)- Encourages women to schedule and receive checkups from their healthcare provider, and to promote regular checkups as tool for early detection against illnesses.

World Lupus Day (May 10) – Creates greater awareness and understanding of lupus, provide education and services to people living with the disease, and advocate on their behalf.

National Receptionists Day (second Wednesday in May) – Highlights the major contributions of office receptionists. 

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day (May 12) – Dedicated to raising awareness for Fibromyalgia, including symptoms, causes, and treatment.

International Day of Families (May 15)- Reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.

International Day of Living Together in Peace (May 16)- Aims to uphold the desire to live and act together, united in differences and diversity, in order to build a sustainable world of peace. 

Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka (May 17) – A Supreme Court ruling establishing racial segregation in public schools as unconstitutional, regardless of the quality of segregated schools.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (May 17)- Draws attention to violence and discrimination experienced by gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people.

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (May 18)- Raises awareness surrounding the development of an HIV vaccine through education to inform communities about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research as well as encourage individuals to participate in clinical trials.

Agender Pride Day (May 19)- Promotes awareness of agender individuals

Bike to Work Day (May 19) – Promotes the bicycle as an option for commuting to work.

National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (May 19)-  Raises awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS in Asians and Pacific Islander communities in the United States by promoting awareness and education as well as remembering the Asian and Pacific Islanders who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS.

National Hepatitis Testing Day (May 19)- Raise awareness of hepatitis B and hepatitis C and to encourage more individuals to learn their status.

Period Poverty Awareness Week (fourth week in May) – Draws attention to the issue of period poverty and the negative impact it has on menstruating people.

World Day for Cultural Diversity (May 21)- A United Nations–sanctioned international holiday for the promotion of diversity issues.

World Preeclampsia Day (May 22)- Raises awareness about preeclampsia as a life-threatening complication of pregnancy.

National Brothers Day (May 24)- Celebrates brothers.

Pansexual Visibility Day (May 24)- Promotes visibility and awareness of pansexual and panromantic identities, as being pansexual is not limited in sexual choice with regard to biological sex, gender, or gender identity.

Africa Day (May 25)- Commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) on this day in 1963.

International Missing Children’s Day (May 25) – Remembers missing children and raises awareness about child abduction.

International Day of Action for Women’s Health (May 28)- Coordinated by the Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR). Recognizes significant gaps in the research data on women’s health and brings a call to action for advocacy for sexual and reproductive rights as an indivisible and inalienable part of our human rights.

Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28)- Builds awareness of the challenges women and girls worldwide face due to their menstruation and highlights solutions that address these challenges, including through media work; builds awareness about the fundamental role that good menstrual hygiene management (MHM) plays in enabling women and girls to reach their full potential.

World Hunger Day (May 28)- Highlights the critical importance of access to education, healthcare and technology in ending hunger.

World Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day (May 30) – Challenges social barriers that leave people affected by MS. 

World No Tobacco Day (May 31) – Raises awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use.

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Adult Sex Education Month- Encourages parents to be sex-positive and to open the lines of communication with you regarding comprehensive sex education.

Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month– Highlights brain health and raises awareness of the needs of individuals from Alzheimer’s.

Black Music Month- Recognizes how Black artists and African American sonic influences changed the sounds of American music.

Gun Violence Awareness Month – A commitment to supporting services that enhance intervention and prevention initiatives to greater support individuals and communities plagued by gun violence.

Professional Wellbeing Month– Highlights how employers can support employee health and happiness.

Immigrant Heritage Month– Celebrates diversity and shared American heritage of the immigrant community.

Internet Safety Month- Empowers individuals and organizations to own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace.

Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy Awareness Month– Raises awareness of Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP).

National Healthy Homes Month– Increases awareness of housing-related health hazards, lead poisoning prevention, and the overall principles of a healthy home, especially for low-income populations.

National Safety Month– An annual observance to help keep each other safe from the workplace to anyplace.

National Soul Food Month – Highlights the history and traditions of soul food. 

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month– Raises awareness of PTSD treatment for individuals—whether they are Veterans or civilian survivors of sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, or other traumatic events.

Pride Month– Celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ community to promote awareness, education, diversity, and tolerance.

World Infertility Awareness Month – Increases awareness regarding numerous infertility issues faced by couples worldwide.

QTBIPOC Pride Week (First week in June)- Celebrates the diversity of queer and transgender communities of color.

Global Parents Day (June 1)- Recognizes parents worldwide.

National Infertility Day (June 1) – A day for recognizing and supporting those struggling with infertility.

National Say Something Nice Day (June 1)- Fights against unkindness, bullying, and the lack of politeness that dominates society.

International Sex Workers Rights Day (June 2)- Highlights the importance of support and protections for sex workers.

Native American Citizenship Day (June 2)- Celebrates the history, heritage, and culture of American Indian tribes across the country.

Gun Violence Awareness Day ( first Friday in June) – Honors victims and survivors of gun violence.

National Cancer Survivors Day (first Sunday in June)- Provides an opportunity for all people living with a history of cancer to connect with each other, celebrate milestones, and recognize those who have supported them along the way. Also brings attention to the ongoing challenges of cancer survivorship, cancer research, and legislation to improve cancer survivors’ quality of life.

HIV Long-Term Survivors Day (June 5)- Honors long-term survivors of the AIDS epidemic and commemorates the anniversary of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report documenting the first five cases of AIDS.

World Environment Day (June 5) – Encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment.

Community Health Improvement Week (second week in June)- Recognizes the important role hospitals, health systems and communities have in advancing health and well-being.

International Home Birth Day (June 6)- Highlights the work of dedicated home birth doulas and midwives; promotes the right of families to choose a home birth.

World Food Safety Day (June 7)- Draws attention and inspires action to help prevent, detect and manage food-borne risks, contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism and sustainable development.

Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day  (June 8)- Provides Americans of Caribbean descent with resources, HIV/AIDS health education, evaluation, and opportunities to become more involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS in their communities.

Reproductive Justice Day for Immigrant Justice (June 10)- Led by All Above All. Acknowledges that real abortion justice cannot be achieved without immigrant justice.

Family Fitness Day (second Saturday in June)- Promotes the importance of parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy.

Children’s Day (June 12) – Celebrates children.

Pulse Night of Remembrance (June 12)- Recognizes the 49 people who lost their lives in the Pulse nightclub shooting.

World Day Against Child Labor (June 12) – Raises awareness and activism to prevent child labor. 

Men’s Health Week (June 12-18, 2023; June 10-14, 2024; June 9-15, 2025)- Raises awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.

World Blood Donor Day (June 14)- Raises awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15)- Provides an opportunity for communities worldwide to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons.

National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week (June 15 -21) – Aims to marshal community-based stakeholders to build knowledge surrounding cancer clinical trial participation and minority population specimen donations to national genomic databases for cancer research.

Autistic Pride Day (June 18) – Recognizes the importance of pride for autistic people.  

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict (June 19)- Raises awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence.

Juneteenth (June 19)- Celebrating the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

World Sickle Cell Day (June 19)- Increase public knowledge and an understanding of sickle cell disease, and the challenges experienced by patients and their families and caregivers.

Papas Day (typically on Father’s Day)- Highlights the contributions of the many papas around us and to fight for the rights, recognition and resources papas and families deserve.

World Refugee Day (June 20)- Dedicated to raising awareness of situations that refugees face throughout the world.

Cervical Screening Awareness Week ( third week in June ) – Highlights the importance of regular cervical screening.

International Day of Yoga ( June 21) – Recognizes yoga as is a physical, mental and spiritual practice originated in ancient India.

National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21)- Recognizes and celebrates the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada.

Anniversary of the Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Ruling (2022) – U.S. Supreme Court decision that overruled both Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), ruling that Constitution does not guarantee the right to an abortion, returning to individual states the power to regulate abortion access. 

National Black Researchers Week (third week in June) – Shares lessons learned and words of wisdom with future Black Researchers in STEM, Public Health, Trauma-Informed and Educational research disciplines.

Deaf-Blind Awareness Week (last week in June) – Recognizes of the achievements and capabilities of people who are deaf and blind.

Trans* Day of Action (June 25)- A day for transgender and gender non-conforming communities and allies to endorse a call to action for justice.

Anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges (June 26)- Commemorates the 2015 Supreme Court ruling that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples.

National HIV Testing Day (June 27)- Encourages people to become more proactive in protecting their health and their health of their loved ones by voluntarily getting tested to learn of their HIV status. On this day, many HIV testing sites offer free testing and use several HIV tests, including rapid HIV testing.

National PTSD Awareness Day ( June 27) – Raises awareness of causes of PTSD and how to support those who experience PTSD.

Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots (June 28)- Commemorates the 1969 riots in New York City that was served as the impetus of the LGBTQ rights movement.

Deaf-Blind Awareness Week (June 27-July 3)- Recognizes of the achievements of people who are deaf-blind.

Black Mama Creatives Week (Last week in June)- Highlights how Black mamas use creative practices to parent and to share their art with the world.

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Bereaved Parents Awareness Month – Highlights supporting parents who have experienced the loss of a child.

BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month– Brings awareness to the unique struggles that Black, Indigenous, and People of Color face regarding mental health in the U.S.

Cord Blood Awareness Month– Raises awareness of the benefits of saving cord blood for the treatment of over 80 life-threatening diseases including cerebral palsy, autism, ​spinal cord injury, and diabetes.

Disability Pride Month- Promotes visibility and mainstream awareness of the positive pride felt by people living with disabilities.

Fibroid Awareness Month- Raises awareness of how noncancerous growths that can appear on the uterus and interfere with fertility, are more common in Black and Latina women.

Good Care Month – Acknowledges social care workers and the services they provide for those in need throughout the U.K.

Healthy Vision Month – Raises awareness about the risks of ignoring the health of their eyes.

Herbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness Month – Educates consumers about the risks associated with taking herbal supplements before consulting your doctor.

International Group B Strep Awareness Month- Promotes the awareness and prevention of group B strep disease in babies during pregnancy through infancy.

National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month – Raises awareness and improve understanding of orofacial clefts (clefts of the lip and palate) and other conditions of the head and face. 

National Family Reunion Month – Highlights the celebrates families coming together.

National HIV Awareness Month: Re-ignites the national discourse on the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic in order to create broad-scale public awareness of HIV/AIDS, to end HIV stigma and discrimination, and to engage communities and lawmakers in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Plastic Free July– A global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.

Social Wellness Month – Highlights the importance of socializing and building new bonds.

South Asian Heritage Month (July 18 – August 17) – Recognizes South Asian history and culture.

UV Safety Awareness Month – Highlights UV as the root cause of most skin cancers and encourages the public to take precautions.

National Baby-Led Weaning Day (July 1)- Supports learning about baby-led weaning in order to train babies to feed themselves appropriate foods right from their first bites.

National Financial Freedom Day (July 1) – Highlights the importance of savings, investments, and passive income without having to worry about steady employment.

Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1965 ( July 2) – Landmark U.S. civil rights and labor law outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.

Global Forgiveness Day (July 7) – Increases the goodwill among people, sets differences aside and creates a world full of healing and letting go of negativity. 

Public Health Tracking Awareness Week (second week in July) – Highlights unique data tracking tools, and the network of people and partners and their contributions that lead to public health action that create healthier communities.

National Love Your Skin Day ( July 8) – Aims to get the public interested in building up a skincare routine.

World Population Day (July 11)- Raises awareness of global population issues.

Malala Yousafzai Day (July 12) – Celebrates global activist Malala Yousafzai.

National Nude Day (July 14) – Celebrates self-love and embracing the nude body.

Non-Binary People’s Day (July 14)- Raises awareness for and organize around issues faced by non-binary people around the world.

World Youth Skills Day (July 15)- Encourage youth to celebrate the value of acquiring skills like building, making, and creating as a way to achieve personal success and fulfillment.

International Drag Day (July 16)- Celebrates and recognizes the Drag art all around the world.

Black Maternal Mental Health Week (third week in July)- Highlights the unique mental health challenges and solutions for supporting prenatal and postpartum Black pregnancy experiences.

Nelson Mandela Day (July 18) – Celebrates South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela.

Zero HIV Stigma Day (July 21) – Unites people, communities, and countries to help raise awareness about HIV stigma and learn about ways to help stop it.

World Brain Day (July 22) – Raises awareness of brain health.

National Women Touched by Addiction Day (July 23) – Raises awareness regarding the issue of women suffering from addiction.

Parents Day (July 23) – Recognizes the significant roles and contribution of parents.

Cousins Day (July 24) – Recognizes the significant roles and contribution of cousins.

International Self Care Day (July 24)- Promotes self care as a vital foundation for health.

National African American Hepatitis C Action Day (July 25) – Draws attention to the disproportionately high rates of hepatitis C among African Americans.

National Hire a Veteran Day (July 25) – Recognizes the invaluable experiences of veterans who have returned to civilian life and how hiring veterans enhance the workplace.

World Drowning Prevention Day ( July 25 )- Raises awareness about the effects of drowning; promotes life-saving preventions and swimming education.

Aunties and Uncles Day (July 26)- Recognizes the significant roles and contribution of aunts and uncles in a child’s life as well as in building a healthy society.

Disability Independence Day (July 26)- Commemorates the July 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), opening the door and breaking down barriers that individuals with disabilities face every day.

National Intern Day (fourth Thursday in July)- Dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the future leaders of the world: interns!

World Hepatitis Day (July 28)- Raises awareness of Hepatitis B and C illness and prevention efforts through testing and treatment.

World Nature Conservation Day (July 28) – Highlights the need for preserving the environment for future generations.

System Administrator Appreciation Day ( July 29 )- Shows appreciation for the work of systems admins and other IT workers. 

International Day of Friendship (July 30)- A day for promoting and defending a shared spirit of human solidarity that takes many forms — the simplest of which is friendship.

World Day Against Human Trafficking (July 30)- Puts the experiences of human trafficking survivors at the center and highlights the importance of listening to and learning from survivors of human trafficking.

National Orgasm Day (July 31)- Highlights research and personal experiences related to achieving an orgasm, alone or with a partner.

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Back to School Month- Helps parents, students, and teachers prepare for the new academic year.

Black August– Commemorates Black freedom fighters and political prisoners and highlights Black resistance against racial oppression.

Black Business Month– Honors the contributions of local, regional and national Black-owned businesses.

Black Philanthropy Month– A global celebration and concerted campaign to elevate African-descent giving.

Civic Health Month– Showcases the strengthening relationship between health care, healthy communities, and civic participation.

Family Fun Month- A reminder for families to take a break and have some carefree playtime before kids return to school schedules.

Hip Hop Recognition Month- Celebrates the birth of Hip Hop music, and its contribution to American culture.

National Breastfeeding Month- Highlights how breastfeeding supports nutrition and global health.

National Immunization Awareness Month– Encourage communities increase their immunization efforts and to promote the benefits of immunization, particularly for children and adolescents.

National Minority Donor Awareness Month– Provides education about organ and tissue donation and transplantation, encourage donor registration & family conversations about donation, and promote healthy living and disease prevention to decrease the need for transplantation.

International Childfree Day (August 1) – Supports couples and individuals who have decided to not have children.

National Girlfriend Day (August 1) – Celebrates relationships between women.

Sisters Day (August 1)- Celebrates the relationships of sisters.

Respect for Parents Day (August 1)- Recognizes the significant roles and contribution of parents in a child’s life as well as in building a healthy society.

World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7)- Highlights how breastfeeding aids in improving nutrition, and global health. Also encourages counseling on lactation and various alternatives to providing breast milk to babies (i.e. pumping).

Working Women’s Day (August 4)- Celebrates the limitless and inspiring women globally who work on their own to foster their families.

Bloggers Day (August 5) – Celebrates blogging as a form of expression.

National Twins Day (August 5) – Celebrates identical and fraternal twins.

Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ( August 6) – Outlawed discriminatory voting practices adopted in many southern states after the Civil War, including literacy tests as a prerequisite to voting.

National Sisters Day (first Sunday in August) – Celebrates sisters.

Indigenous Milk Medicine Week (second week in August) – Highlights the Indigenous breastfeeding and chest-feeing experience through the visibility of personal testimonies, partner experiences, research, articles, barriers, and/or success.

National Health Center Week (second week in August) – Enhances the visibility and profile of community health centers, and generates community pride and build support for the health centers program.

Digital Nomad Day (August 8) – Celebrates the merits and the lives of those who make the world their office.

Book Lovers Day (August 9)- Celebrates the love of books and reading.

Co-Working Day (August 9) – Highlights the concept of coworking around the world.

World’s Indigenous Peoples Day (August 9)- Promotes and protects the rights of the world’s indigenous population, and also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to global world issues.

Vloggers Day (August 10) – Celebrates vlogging as a form of expression.

Safe and Sound Week (second week in August) – Recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers.

Hip Hop Day (August 11)- Celebrates the birth of Hip Hop music. August 11 is the day that most Hip Hop historians believe to be Hip Hop’s birthday.

National Daughters and Sons Day (August 11)- Celebrates the relationships between parents and their sons and daughters.

International Youth Day (August 12)- Celebrates youth leadership and raises awareness around the importance of meaningful youth representation and intergenerational collaboration in global decision-making spaces.

Middle Child Day (August 12) – Celebrates middle siblings.

National Financial Awareness Day (August 14)- Dedicated to financial future planning and building financial stability.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week (third week in August)- Highlights how breastfeeding aids in improving nutrition and health for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander parents and their babies.

Baby Boomers Recognition Day (August 17) – celebrates individuals born between 1946 – 1964.

Nonprofit Day (August 17)- Recognizing the significant contributions of local, national and international nonprofits.

Ratification of the 19th Amendment (August 18th)- Commemorates the 19th amendment granting U.S. women the right to vote in 1920.

National Couples Day (August 18) – Celebrates couples.

World Humanitarian Day (August 19)- Recognize aid workers who have sacrificed their own lives to help people affected by global crises.

Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (August 20)- Calls attention to the disproportionate number of people living with HIV in the southern region of the U.S.

International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism (August 21) – Remembers the victims of global terrorism.

National Elders Day (August 21)- Increases awareness of the factors and issues that affect older adults, such as health deterioration and elder abuse.

International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief (August 22) – Remembers the victims who have died from religion-based violence.

National Rainbow Baby Day (August 22)- Acknowledges individuals, couples, and families who’ve experience pregnancy or infant loss and went on to welcome another baby.

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition (August 23)- Provides an opportunity for collective recognition and focus on the historic causes, the methods and the consequences of slavery.

Contact Lens Health Week (third week in August) – Increases public awareness and promote healthy contact lens wear and care.

Marsha P. Johnson Day (August 24)- Celebrates the life and legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, LGBTQ+ rights activist, performer, and self-identified drag queen widely credited as one of the pioneers of the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the U.S.

Young Parents Day (August 25)- Recognizes that young parents and their families deserve dignity, tangible support, and recognition as important members of all communities.

Black Breastfeeding Week– (August 25-31) Highlights how breastfeeding aids in improving nutrition and health for Black mothers and their babies.

Black Feminist Week of Action- (fourth week in August) – Led by the Homegirl Box, a week to highlight major contributions of Black feminists.

Women’s Equality Day (August 26)- Recognizes that, in 1971, women in the United States were given the right to vote in 1878 (19th Amendment), and also calls attention to women’s continuing efforts toward full equality.

Give 8/28 (August 28)- A giving day dedicated to grassroots, Black nonprofits.

National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (August 29)- Engages faith communities to work together for HIV/AIDS education, prevention, treatment, care and support, and to reduce and eliminate stigma and discrimination.

International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances (August 30) – Raises awareness of enforced disappearances as a global form of terror.

World Water Week (last week in August) – Addresses global water development and sustainability issues.

National Grief Awareness Day (August 30)- Dedicated to raising awareness about how we cope with grief, how you can help others cope, and ways to raise awareness and end the stigmas many people have about those that are grieving.

International Day for People of African Descent (August 31) – Honors the contribution of the African diaspora.

International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31)-Dedicated to ending drug overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.

World Distance Learning Day (August 31)- Embraces the learning that takes place outside of the physical classroom.

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Baby Safety Month – Encourages parents and retailers to brush up on baby-proof safety standards and tips.

Deaf Awareness Month – Celebrates the rich cultural history of the Deaf community.

Company Culture Month – Raises awareness about company culture and explores engaging and inclusive ways to improve company culture.

Food Safety Education Month– Brings attention on food safety measures and educating others about preventing food poisoning.

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month – Brings attention to this important women’s health issue and offer vital information on risk cancers, warning signs, and prevention strategies.

Healthy Aging Month – Focuses national attention on the positive aspects of growing older.

Hunger Action Month – Spreads the word and take action on the hunger crisis — and dedicate ourselves to a solution.

Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15)- Recognizes the history, traditions, contributions and advancements made by Hispanic/Latino Americans.

Library Card Sign-Up Month – Encourages individuals to sign up for their local community’s library cards.

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month – Raises awareness about childhood obesity prevention.

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month– Raises awareness of the high rates of infant deaths, particularly in communities of color, through education, policy, and support.

National Preparedness Month – Raises awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.

National Recovery Month– Educates Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life.

National Sickle Cell Month – Recognizes the perseverance of patients living with sickle cell disease (SCD) and to recommit ourselves to improving the quality of life and health outcomes for all individuals living with SCD.

National Voter Registration Month– Encourages voter participation and increases awareness about state requirements and deadlines for voting. National Voter Registration Day is September 23rd.

National Yoga Awareness Month – Highlights the physical and mental benefits of yoga, and the origins of yoga.

Newborn Screening Awareness Month– Highlights newborn screening facts and stories to raise awareness of newborn screening among new and expecting parents, healthcare professionals, and the public. 

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month– Promotes awareness around ovarian cancer as well as encouraging women to get yearly pelvic exams as a measure of early protection.

Pleasure for Partner Month – Decimated to partner sexual exploration.

World Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Month– Helps improve the lives of those affected by PCOS and to help them to overcome their symptoms as well as prevent and reduce their risks for life-threatening related conditions. 

Self Care Awareness Month – Highlights the mental health benefits of self care.

Sexual Health Month– Focuses on experiencing pleasure and intimacy when desired along with respecting the sexual rights.

Sex Positive September – Focuses on experiencing pleasure along with respecting sexual boundaries.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month– Raise awareness and shift public perception to destigmatize talking about suicide and to prevent suicides.

National Day of Action in Support of Abortion Access (September 1)- A day to mobilize abortion rights supporters in states across the U.S. Led by progressive organizations including the ACLU, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and Planned Parenthood.

World Sexual Health Day (September 4)- Raises awareness of sexual health as a fundamental dimension of health and wellbeing and to recognize sexual rights as human rights.

International Day of Charity (September 5) – Celebrates the act of charity; date chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Week (second week in September)- Celebrates the impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and encourages high-school seniors to apply for and enroll in HBCUs.

National Suicide Prevention Week (second week in September)- Highlights research, prevention campaigns, and education on the causes of suicide and to remember loved ones who are victims to suicide.

International Literacy Day (September 8)- Raises awareness and concern for literacy problems that exist globally.

International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day (Sepetmber 9)- Raises awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and prevention.

World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10)- Highlights research, prevention campaigns, and education on the causes of suicide and to remember loved ones who are victims to suicide.

Folic Acid Awareness Week (second week in September)- Highlights the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Public Health Service’s recommendation that all women between the ages of 15 and 45 consume 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid daily to prevent two types of neural tube defects, spina bifida and anencephal.

Anniversary of the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (September 13)- Recognizes the passing of Title IV, sec. 40001-40703 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, which provides federal funding towards investigation and persecution of violent crimes against women.

Sex Workers Pride Day (September 14)- Celebrates and shares stories of sex workers’ self-determination and the achievements of the sex worker rights movement.

Neonatal Nurses Day  (September 15) – Celebrates the hard work and dedication of neonatal nurses and APRNs.

Global Female /Internal Condom Day (September 16)- Aims to increase the number of women, men, trans people, and youth who know about, use, and advocate for female condoms.

Step Family Day (September 16) – Recognizes step-family households.

Working Parents Day ( September 16) – Appreciates all the working parents out there who not only work a full-time job but also care for children, the household, and themselves.

World Patient Safety Day (September 17)- Calls for global solidarity and concerted action to improve patient safety.

World Clean-Up Day (third Saturday in September) – Encourages cleaning up litter and mismanaged waste from beaches, rivers, forests, and streets.

International Equal Pay Day (September 18) – Highlights efforts towards the achievement of equal pay for work of equal value.

National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day (September 18)- Focuses on the challenging issues facing the aging population with regards to HIV prevention, testing, care and treatment.

National Diaper Need Awareness Week ( September 18-24) – Raises awareness about diaper need and its impact on U.S. families.

International Day of Peace (September 21) – Devoted to commemorating and strengthening global peace.

American Business Women’s Day (September 22)- Honors the accomplishments of American businesswomen.

Global Walk the Talk (September 22)- From walking, jogging, dancing and more – take the steps needed to reach the “triple billion” goals by 2023 for better health.

Celebrate Bisexuality Day (September 23)- Combats bisexual invisibility. Also referred to as Bi Visibility Day and Bisexual Pride Day.

International Day of Sign Languages (September 23) – Raises awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf.

World Daughters Day (September 25) – Celebrates daughters.

Bisexual Awareness Week (last week in September) – Amplifies the voices of bisexual adults and youth, highlights the need for more awareness on the issues bisexual youth face, and celebrate bisexual pride.

World Contraception Day (September 26)- A worldwide campaign to improve awareness of all contraceptive methods available and to enable young people to make informed choices on their sexual and reproductive health.

World Environmental Health Day (September 26) – Highlights the important work of environmental health.

RJ Week of Action – (Last week in September) – Led by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda. Educates Black communities on how to speak to elected representatives about access to abortion care and comprehensive sex education makes Black women less safe.

World Tourism Day (September 27)- Highlights tourism’s impact on the planet and opportunities to grow more sustainably.

Anniversary of Mifepristone (September 28)- Recognizes the approval of Mifespristone (the medical form of abortion) by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Commonly referred to as RU-486.

International Safe Abortion Day (September 28)- Recognizes the actions that individuals, organizations and governments worldwide are taking to defend, protect and fulfill women’s right to accessible, safe and legal abortion.

National Voter Registration Day (September 28)- Encourages voter participation and increases awareness about state requirements and deadlines for voting.

National Women’s Health & Fitness Day (September 29)- Focuses attention on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for women.

Anniversary of the passage of the Hyde Amendment (September 30)- U.S. legislation that has blocked federal Medicaid funding for abortion services since 1976.

World Heart Day (September 29)- Raises awareness about cardiovascular disease and highlights the actions that individuals can take to prevent and control CVD.

International Translation Day (September 30) – Highlights the work of translators and language professionals in helping others clearly and smoothly communicate in international circles.

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ADHD Awareness Month – Highlights the experiences of people with ADHD, and celebrates the unique stories and perspectives of the ADHD community.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month– Increases awareness of breast cancer by providing information on the importance of early detection and prevention, treatment, and finding a cure.

Children’s Health Month- Highlights unique health issues that occur in childhood and adolescence.

Crime Prevention Month – Encourages collaboration between government agencies, law enforcement, schools, businesses, and civic groups to combat crime. 

Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Highlights protection against online threats to technology and confidential data breaches.

Disability Employment Awareness Month – Commemorates the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month- Raises awareness of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and provides information and assistance for battered individuals.

Filipino American Heritage Month – Celebrates the history of Filipino American life, contributions, and activism.

Global Diversity Awareness Month – Celebrates all the ways different ethnicities, cultures, heritages, experiences, abilities, and other attributes contribute to more dynamic, innovative, and efficient workplaces.

Health Literacy Month– Recognizes the importance of making health information easy to understand and the health care system easier to navigate.

Information Literacy Month- Raises awareness for and support information literacy, the ability to seek, find, and decipher information, necessary for research and life decision-making.

Islamic Heritage Month- Celebrates the history and heritage of Muslim communities.

Learning Disabilities Awareness Month – Recognize the more than 70 million people in the United States who have learning and thinking differences.

Let’s Talk Month– Emphasizes the importance of young people and the adults they trust regarding talking about sex.

LGBTQ History Month– Raises awareness of LGBTQ history, increases the importance of role models, and highlights the LGBTQ community’s important national and international contributions.

National Book Month – Celebrates and focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature.

National Bullying Prevention Month– Raises awareness on bullying through new resources, campaigns, and efforts aimed at bringing awareness to the issue of bullying.

National Dyslexia Awareness Month – Raises awareness around the significant educational implications of dyslexia.

National Dental Hygiene Month – Celebrates the work of dental hygienists and raise awareness of the importance of good oral health.

National Down Syndrome Awareness Month – Highlights the unique needs of people living with Down Syndrome.

National Protect Your Hearing Month – Raises awareness about hearing health.

Spina Bifida Awareness Month – Raises awareness about Spina bifida, a condition that affects the spine and is usually apparent at birth.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month – Encourages safe infant sleep and help raise awareness about ways to reduce the risk of SIDS.

Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15)- Recognizes the history, traditions, contributions and advancements made by Hispanic/Latino Americans.

OctobHER (also known as International Month of the Girl) – Dedicated to bringing together girls, thought leaders, partner organizations and allies to celebrate girls and address the critical issues that continue to hinder progress towards gender equality.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month- Raises awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), miscarriage, and infant deaths.

World Menopause Awareness Month – Raises awareness about menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing.

International Day of Older Persons (October 1) – Celebrates elders.

National Diversity Day (October 1) – Celebrates diversity and encourages learning and embracing different cultures and ideologies.

International Day of Non-Violence (October 2) – Observed on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.

World Habitat Day (October 3) – Highlights the growing inequality and challenges in cities and human settlements.

Sisters in Spirit Day to Honor the Lives of MMIWG (October 4) – Raises awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada.

Children’s Health Day (first Monday in October)- Recognizes the care and guidance children need to grow strong and healthy.

World Teachers’ Day (October 5) – Celebrates teachers around the world.

International Babywearing Week (first week in October) – Celebrates, promotes, and advocates for the benefits of babywearing.

Mental Illness Awareness Week (first week in October)- Raises the voices of people with lived experience to talk about serious mental illnesses (SMI) and the need for improved crisis response and mental health care.

National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding (Tuesday during Mental Illness Awareness Week)- Brings together mental illness networks and faith leaders to work together to recognize and prepare for how faith communities can support people living with serious mental illnesses (SMI).

National Midwifery Week (second week in October)- Celebrates and recognizes midwives and midwife-led care.

Public Health Equity Week (second week in October)- Led by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health; dedicated to moving the needle forward on promoting and supporting health equity and ending health disparities for all populations.

Menstrual Equity Week (second week in October)- Led by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health; focuses on key menstrual health issues and recent policy developments, along with opportunities for action.

World Teachers Day (October 5)- Highlights the contributions of teachers worldwide.

Indigenous People’s Day (second Monday in October)- Reimagines Columbus Day and changes a celebration of colonialism into an opportunity to reveal historical truths about the genocide and oppression of indigenous peoples in the Americas, to organize against current injustices, and to celebrate indigenous resistance.

Children’s Environmental Health Day (second Thursday in October) – Increases the visibility of children’s environmental health issues while empowering individuals and organizations to take action on behalf of children.

World Cerebral Palsy Day (October 6) – Highlights Cerebral Palsy, the most common physical disability affecting children.

International Lesbian Day (October 8) – Celebrates lesbian history, diversity and culture.

National Depression Screening Day (October 10)- Helps individuals and communities access depression screenings in order to make an informed depression diagnosis.

World Mental Health Day (October 10)- Raises awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

World Sight Day (second Thursday in October) – Raises awareness about preventable blindness and help people who are visually impaired.

Period Action Day (second Saturday in October)- A day to take action against period poverty and stigma, and to celebrate the ongoing work of menstrual equity activists around the world. Occurs during the second Saturday in October.

Black Girl Day Off (October 11)- Encourages Black women to take a mental day off to focus on emotional well-being.

International Day of the Girl (October 11)- Highlights the advancements made in improving the lives of girls.

National Coming Out Day (October 11)-Supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and more people who choose to disclose their sexual identity.

Día de la Raza (October 12)- Recognizes the cultural fusion of indigenous America and Spanish heritage.

Herpes Awareness Day (October 13)- Raises awareness around the causes, risks, and treatment of different types of herpes infections, particularly genital herpes.

Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day (October 13)- A day for highlighting the need for more awareness and research on metastatic breast cancer.

Global Handwashing Day (October 15)- An International handwashing promotion campaign to motivate and mobilize people around the world to improve their handwashing habits.

National Latinx HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (October 15) – Increases awareness of the effects of AIDS in the Latinx community. Encourages HIV testing and to push for support from public officials and religious leaders.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day (October 15)- Day of remembrance for pregnancy loss and infant death, which includes, but not limited to, miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, and the death of a newborn.

International Day of Rural Women (October 15) – Dedicated to women living in remote, rural places and celebrates the achievements and contributions of these women towards rural development and agriculture.

Anniversary of the Opening of the First U.S. Birth Control Clinic (October 16)- Opened in Brooklyn, NY, in 1916 by nurses Margaret Sanger, her sister Ethel Byrne, and volunteer Fania Mindell.

World Allergy Day (October 16) – Educates the general public on the importance of managing allergies.

World Food Day (October 16)- Commemorates the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (October 17)- Acknowledges the efforts and needs of people living in poverty. 

Healthcare Quality Week (third week in October) – Celebrates the contributions professionals have made in the field and bringing greater awareness to the profession of healthcare quality.

Invisible Disabilities Week (third week in October) – Educates communities about invisible disabilities. Invisible disabilities include chronic pain, fatigue, dizziness, cognitive dysfunctions, brain injuries, learning differences and mental health disorders, as well as hearing and vision impairments.

Safe Schools Week (third week in October) – Motivates key education and law enforcement policymakers as well as students, parents and community residents to advocate for school safety.

International Infection Prevention Week (third week in October) – Educates the general public on the importance of preventing the spread of illnesses.

National Health Education Week (third week in October) – Led by the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE); focuses on increasing national awareness of major public health issues and promoting a better understanding of the role of health education.

International Pronouns Day (third Wednesday in October)- Worldwide observance aimed to make asking, sharing, and respecting personal pronouns commonplace.

National Mammography Day (third Friday in October)- A day for encouraging women to make an appointment for a mammogram.

World Menopause Day (October 18) – Raises awareness and education about menopause.

Love Your Body Day (third Wednesday in October) -Champions challenging toxic beauty standards.

Eldest Child Day (October 20) – Celebrates eldest siblings.

ACE Week (fourth week in October)- Formally Asexual Awareness Week. An international campaign dedicated to raising awareness and expanding education of asexuality.

Global Health Equity Week (fourth week in October) – Celebrates the power of information and technology to improve access to healthcare for all communities.

Day of Action to End Violence Against Women Living with HIV (October 23) – Advocates for the end the systemic violence that makes women and people of trans experience living with HIV more vulnerable to intimate partner violence. 

United Nations Day (October 24) – Marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter.

International Intersex Awareness Day (October 26)- Highlights human rights issues faced by intersex people.

National Mentoring Day (October 27) – A day for celebration the act of mentoring. 

Día de los Muertos (October 31 – November 2, depending on locality) – Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration.

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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – Raises awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease and supporting those impacted.

American Diabetes Month – Brings attention to diabetes and diabetes management.

College Application Month – Highlights the accomplishments of students submitting applications for college admissions.

Epilepsy Awareness Month – Raises awareness of epilepsy and supporting those impacted.

Family Stories Month – Highlights family traditions and ancestral stories.  

Hip Hop History Month– Recognizes Hip Hop’s widespread cultural impact over the last 45 years — and chronicles the genesis, rise and evolution of hip-hop as a social and musical movement.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month – Raises awareness of lung cancer, treatment and prevention.

National Adoption Month– Promotes awareness of the need for adoptive families for children in foster care.

National Native American Heritage Month– Recognizes the history, traditions, contributions and advancements made by Native and Indigenous Americans.

National Career Development Month – Encourages students and employees to focus on their future career choices.

National Caregivers Month- Raises awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers.

National Children & Teens’ Grief Awareness Month – Dedicated to addressing the unique needs of grieving children and youth.

National Gratitude Month- Encourages embracing the power of gratitude. 

National Healthy Skin Month – Focuses on keeping the body’s largest organ – skin – healthy as well as understanding how to treat and prevent common skin problems.

National Homeless Youth Awareness Month – Raises awareness of the issues involving homeless and runaway youth by increasing and encouraging the role of the community in preventing and ending youth homelessness.

National Hospice Palliative Care Month – Highlights hospice and palliative care.

National Runaway Prevention Month – Highlights the experiences of runaway and homeless youth.

National Scholarship Month – Highlights the accomplishments of students submitting scholarship applications for college admissions.

National Veterans and Military Families Month – Honors and recognizes the unique sacrifices and challenges family members make in support of their loved ones in the military.

Prematurity Awareness Month – Raises awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide.

Trans Awareness Month – Celebrates, honors, and stands up for transgender and gender diverse communities.

Día de los Muertos (October 31 – November 2, depending on locality) – Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration.

National Family Literacy Day ( November 1) – An opportunity for families to learn and read together.

World Vegan Day (November 1) – Highlight the benefits of veganism. 

World Fertility Day (November 2)- Raises awareness for the 48.5 million individuals and couples living with fertility issues and infertility worldwide.

International Stress Awareness Day (First Wednesday in November) – Aims to identify and reduce everyday life stress factors.

One Health Day (November 3) – A global campaign that celebrates and brings attention to the need for a One Health approach to address shared health threats at the human-animal-environment interface.

National Sex Toy Day ( November 4) – Celebrates and educates about the use of sex toys for pleasure.

National Stay-at-Home Parents Day ( November 4) – Highlights the contributions of stay at home parents. 

Trans Parents Day (the first Sunday in November)- A day to celebrate life and the love between transgender parents and their children.

Intersex Solidarity Day (November 8)- An internationally observed civil awareness day designed to highlight issues faced by intersex people. Also known as Intersex Day of Remembrance.

American Education Week (second week in November) – Celebrates U.S. public schools.

National Nurse Practitioner Week (second week in November) – Celebrates the contributions of nurse practitioners.

Solidarity Week (second week in November)-  A student-powered campaign dedicated to building collective support for LGBTQ+ students and educators, and help people learn about and practice solidarity with different identities.

Veterans Day (November 11)- Honors military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

World Kindness Day ( November 13)- Celebrates and promotes doing good deeds.

Trans Awareness Week (November 13-19)- Raises the visibility of transgender and gender non-conforming people, and address the issues the community faces.

National Philanthropy Day ( November 15 )- Recognizes the great contributions of philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community. 

Children’s Grief Awareness Day (third Thursday in November) – Raises awareness of the needs of grieving children — and of the benefits they obtain through the support of others. 

National Educational Support Professionals Day (November 16) – Highlights the contributions of Education Support Professionals. 

National Parental Involvement Day (third Thursday in November) – Highlights parental and guardian involvement in education. 

Use Less Stuff Day ( third Thursday in November) – Raises awareness about home clutter. 

World Prematurity Day (November 17)- Raises awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide

World Antibiotic Awareness Week (November 18 – 24)- Raises awareness of the threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic use.

National Adoption Day (November 18)- Collective national effort to raise awareness of more than 100,000 children in foster care waiting for permanent and loving families.

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (November 19)- Celebrates the contributions and successes of women entrepreneurs.

World Toilet Day (November 19) – Highlights the 3.6 billion people globally who live in homes and communities without access to toilets and safe sanitation systems to effectively remove human waste.

National Entrepreneurs Day (third Tuesday in November) – Celebrates entrepreneurs.

Thanks, Birth Control! Day (third Wednesday in November)-  A social media campaign highlighting how contraception has modernized the world, and asks everyone to publicly support birth control and all that it makes possible for individuals and society.

Great American Smoke-Out  (third Thursday of November)- Each year during the Great American Smoke-Out, the American Cancer Society promotes local and nationwide activities that focus in a light-hearted way on the benefits of not smoking.

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (third Saturday in November) – A day for those affected by suicide to come together for healing and support.

Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20)- Raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender women and men, and also honors the lives of trans people who have lost their lives due to hate crimes.

World Children’s Day (November 20)- Promotes international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.

Public Health Thank You Day (Monday during Thanksgiving Week in the United States) – Recognizes public health professionals who work tirelessly every day to protect the health of all people and all communities.

Family Health History Day ( Thanksgiving Day) – Encourages families to gather to discuss family health history, specifically any occurrence of colorectal cancer.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (begins November 25 and ends December 10)- Raises awareness about gender-based violence as a human rights issues, strengthen local work around gender-based violence prevention, and highlights the link between local and international work to end gender-based violence.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25)- Raises public awareness and the need for increased political resources for preventing and ending all forms of violence against women and girls.

Giving Tuesday (Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States) – Encourages people to give back in whatever ways they can.

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National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month – Focuses on reducing holiday stress. 

Safe Toys and Gifts Month – Focuses on creating a happy, healthy, and safe gift-giving experience during the holidays.

Universal Human Rights Month– Recognizes the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document that proclaimed the inalienable rights which everyone is inherently entitled to as a human being — regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. It is the most translated document in the world, available in more than 500 languages.

World AIDS Day  (December 1)- Raises awareness of the devastating impact of AIDS worldwide caused by the alarming rates of HIV infection. World AIDS Day provides governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community organizations, and individuals with an opportunity to raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic.

World Computer Literacy Day (December 2)- Encourages the development and use of technological skills, especially in children and women.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3)- Promotes the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

International Volunteer Day (December 5)- Observed as a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, government authorities and the private sector.

National Hand Washing Awareness Week ( first week in December) – Educate individuals on the proper technique for hand washing and the importance of maintaining hand hygiene.

National Influenza Vaccination Week ( first week in December) – Serves as a reminder for everyone 6 months and older to get a flu vaccine.

Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day ( December 8 ) – Celebrates the strides taken by the pansexual and panromantic community to be accepted and understood.

International Human Rights Day (December 10)- Recognizes the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document that proclaimed the inalienable rights which everyone is inherently entitled to as a human being — regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. It is the most translated document in the world, available in more than 500 languages.

Universal Health Coverage Day (December 12)- Marks the anniversary of the United Nations’ historic and unanimous endorsement of universal health coverage in 2012.

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers (December 17)- Sponsored by the Sex Workers Outreach Project, this day brings together sex workers and their allies to remember those who have died due to violence, and renew the commitment in the on-going struggle for empowerment, visibility, and rights for all sex workers.

International Migrants Day ( December 18) – Recognizes the important contributions of the migrant community while highlighting the challenges they face.

International Human Solidarity Day ( December 20 ) – Promotes of the culture of solidarity, unity and the spirit of sharing. 

Kwanzaa (December 26 – January 1) – African American and pan-African seven-day cultural holiday that celebrates family and community.

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness (December 27 ) – Called for by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate the importance of the prevention of, preparedness for and partnership against epidemics.

Universal Hour of Peace (December 31)- A day created as a step toward a war-free world. Observed from 11:30 p.m. December 31st to 12:30 a.m. January 1st.

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