Celebration 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.

February

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.

April

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.

May

Mother’s Day May 9 Celebration A day to honour mothers and mother figures. Many countries, including the United States, India, Australia and Bangladesh, celebrate it on the…

June

Father’s Day June 20 Celebration A day honouring fathers and father figures, celebrated on the third Sunday of June in the United States, the United Kingdom, India,… 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

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…

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.

December

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.