Important National and International Days

International Yoga Day is celebrated globally on the 21st of June. This date was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 following a proposal by India.

The United Nations declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014. This date coincides with the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and holds significance in many cultures.

Henry Dunant, the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross, was the co-recipient of the very first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901 for his humanitarian efforts.

The official theme for International Volunteer Day in 2020 was 'Together We Can through Volunteering', highlighting the collective effort of volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

International Volunteer Day is observed on December 5th every year, having been established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985.

Constitution Day, also known as National Law Day, is celebrated in India on 26 November to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.

World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, coinciding with the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi.

National Defence Day is celebrated in India on March 3rd to honor the nation's security forces and raise awareness about national defense.

Global Family Day is celebrated annually on January 1st as a day of peace and sharing, promoting the idea of the Earth as a single global family.

In India, March 23 is observed as Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas) to pay tribute to the revolutionary freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, who were hanged on this day in 1931.

National Sports Day is celebrated in India on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.

World Music Day, also known as Fête de la Musique or International Music Day, is celebrated annually on June 21 to promote music and encourage amateur and professional musicians to perform in public spaces.

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection, first celebrated in 1970.

World Water Day is held annually on March 22 to focus attention on the importance of freshwater and advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 and is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment.