Society Days 2026

February

World Radio Day February 13 International A UNESCO day celebrating radio as a powerful, low-cost medium that reaches people everywhere. World Day of Social Justice February 20 International A UN day promoting efforts to tackle poverty, exclusion, inequality and unemployment.

March

International Women’s Day March 8 International A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and calling for gender equality. International Day of Happiness March 20 International A UN day that recognises happiness and well-being as universal goals and calls for public policies that put people's well-being first.

May

World Press Freedom Day May 3 International A UN day defending media independence, honouring journalists who lost their lives, and reminding governments to respect freedom of expression. International Day of Families May 15 International A UN day celebrating families and drawing attention to the social, economic and demographic issues that affect them.

July

World Population Day July 11 International A UN day drawing attention to population issues, including reproductive health, gender equality and the needs of young people. International Day of Friendship July 30 International A UN day celebrating friendship between people, cultures and countries as a foundation for peace. Many countries also celebrate Friendship Day on…

August

International Youth Day August 12 International A UN day recognising young people as partners in change and drawing attention to the challenges they face.

September

International Day of Democracy September 15 International A UN day reviewing the state of democracy in the world and promoting its principles.

October

International Day of Older Persons October 1 International A UN day recognising the contributions of older people and drawing attention to the issues of ageing, from health care to age… United Nations Day October 24 International The anniversary of the UN Charter entering into force in 1945, a day to reflect on the purposes and work of the…

November

World Kindness Day November 13 Awareness A day encouraging acts of kindness, big and small, between people everywhere. International Day for Tolerance November 16 International A UN day promoting mutual understanding among cultures and peoples and respect for diversity. International Men’s Day November 19 Awareness A day celebrating the positive value men bring to the world and focusing on men's and boys' health and well-being. World Television Day November 21 International A UN day recognising the role of television in informing the public and shaping public opinion. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women November 25 International A UN day calling for an end to violence against women and girls, which opens the 16 Days of Activism ending on…

December

International Day of Persons with Disabilities December 3 International A UN day promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in every sphere of society. International Volunteer Day December 5 International A UN day celebrating volunteers and the difference they make in communities around the world. International Anti-Corruption Day December 9 International A UN day raising awareness of corruption and of the UN Convention against Corruption. International Migrants Day December 18 International A UN day recognising the contributions of migrants and the importance of protecting their rights.