Culture Days 2026

January

New Year’s Day January 1 Celebration The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, celebrated around the world with fireworks, family gatherings and resolutions for a fresh start. Australia Day January 26 National Australia's official national day, marking the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788. Republic Day (India) January 26 National India's national holiday marking the day the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950.

February

World Radio Day February 13 International A UNESCO day celebrating radio as a powerful, low-cost medium that reaches people everywhere. Valentine’s Day February 14 Celebration A day to celebrate love and affection with cards, flowers and gifts for partners, friends and family. Chinese New Year February 6 Celebration The Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, the most important holiday in China and for many East and Southeast Asian communities. Start of Ramadan February 8 Religious The beginning of the holy month in which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, pray and give to charity. International Mother Language Day February 21 International A UNESCO day that promotes linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingual education, born from Bangladesh's Language Movement of 1952.

March

Eid al-Fitr March 10 Religious The Muslim festival that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, with prayers, charity, family visits and festive meals. World Poetry Day March 21 International A UNESCO day celebrating poetry as one of humanity's oldest and most diverse forms of expression. Independence Day (Bangladesh) March 26 National Bangladesh's national day marking the declaration of independence on March 26, 1971.

April

Easter Sunday March 28 Religious The most important Christian festival, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, with church services, family meals and springtime traditions such as decorated eggs. Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) April 14 National The first day of the Bengali calendar, celebrated in Bangladesh and by Bengalis worldwide with processions, music, fairs and traditional food. World Book and Copyright Day April 23 International A UNESCO day celebrating books and reading, authors and publishers, and the protection of intellectual property through copyright.

May

Eid al-Adha May 16 Religious The Festival of Sacrifice, honouring Prophet Ibrahim's devotion, marked with prayers, the sacrifice of an animal and sharing meat with the poor.

June

International Day of Yoga June 21 International A UN day promoting awareness of the physical and mental benefits of yoga, celebrated on the June solstice. World Music Day June 21 Celebration Fête de la Musique: a celebration of music held on the June solstice, when amateur and professional musicians play free concerts in…

July

Canada Day July 1 National Canada's national holiday marking Confederation on July 1, 1867. Independence Day (United States) July 4 National The Fourth of July: the US national holiday marking the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

August

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples August 9 International A UN day promoting and protecting the rights of the world's Indigenous peoples. Independence Day (India) August 15 National India's national holiday marking independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.

September

World Tourism Day September 27 International A UN Tourism day highlighting tourism's social, cultural, political and economic value and its role in sustainable development.

October

Halloween October 31 Celebration An evening of costumes, carved pumpkins and trick-or-treating, with roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain and the eve of All Saints'…

November

Diwali November 8 Religious The festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and many Buddhists with lamps, fireworks, sweets and prayers for prosperity. Remembrance Day November 11 National A memorial day in Commonwealth countries honouring members of the armed forces who died in war, observed at 11 a.m. on November… Veterans Day (United States) November 11 National A US federal holiday honouring everyone who has served in the United States armed forces. World Television Day November 21 International A UN day recognising the role of television in informing the public and shaping public opinion. Thanksgiving Day (United States) November 26 National A US national holiday on the fourth Thursday of November for giving thanks, centred on a family meal, parades and American football.

December

Victory Day (Bangladesh) December 16 National Bangladesh's national day marking victory in the Liberation War on December 16, 1971. World Arabic Language Day December 18 International A UNESCO day celebrating the Arabic language and its contribution to culture, science and civilisation. Christmas Day December 25 Religious The Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus, and a cultural holiday enjoyed worldwide with gifts, decorations and family gatherings. New Year’s Eve December 31 Celebration The last day of the Gregorian year, celebrated with parties, countdowns and fireworks at midnight.