Important Dates

DateOccasionInformation
30th SepInternational Translation DayThe day aims to celebrate the work of language translation professionals which facilitates dialogue, understanding and cooperation, contributing to the development and strengthening world peace and se
8th NovWorld Town Planning DayWorld Town Planning Day is also known as WTPD, World Day of Urbanism, or World Urbanism Day. The holiday is observed on November 8th every year and aims at promoting the role of planning in creating livable urban communities. World Urbanism Day also creates awareness of the environmental impact created by the development of cities and territories.
2nd OctWorld day for Farmed AnimalsWorld Day for Farmed Animals was celebrated on October 2, 2020 by the International animals' welfare organization, World Animal Protection along with the Asia for Animals coalition in order to bring t
2-8 OctoberNational Wild Life WeekEvery year National Wildlife Week is celebrated in India between October 2nd and October 8th. It is being celebrated since 1954. The main objective of celebrating the day is to save the lives of India
18th NovWorld COPD day (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease}World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day is celebrated on the third Wednesday of November every year and this year it will be celebrated on 18th November 2020. On this day activities are organized in each country by doctors, health care professionals/health experts, educators and social workers with an intent to help those suffering from COPD and increase awareness about the same. The first World COPD Day was held in 2002.
4th DecInternational Day of BanksInternational Day of Banks has been designated by UN in recognition of the significant potential of multilateral development banks and other international development banks in financing sustainable development and providing know-how
4th OctWorld Animal dayThe World Animal Day is observed annually on October 4 since 1929. The day aims to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe. It was originated by Heinrich Zim
20th NovAwaas DivasTo commemorate the launch of PMAY-G, which aims to provide "Housing for All" by 2022, it was decided to celebrate 20th November every year as Awaas Diwas.
19th NovWorld Heritage WeekUNESCO celebrates the annual World Heritage Week from November 19 to 25 across countries. The objective of the week, observed by UNESCO, is to make people aware of the rich heritage and also strive for its preservation.
21st NovWorld Fisheries DayWorld Fisheries Day is celebrated on 21 November every year throughout the world by the fisherfolk communities. It highlights the importance of healthy oceans ecosystems and to ensure sustainable stocks of fisheries in the world. 2020 is the fourth World Fisheries Day.
21st NovWorld Television DayWorld Television Day commemorates the first United Nations World Television Forum held in 1996. World Television Day is celebrated to highlight the impact of television in our lives as it is not just the tool, but rather the philosophy. Television is a symbol of communication and globalization in the contemporary world.
15th - 21st NovNational Newborn WeekNational Newborn Week 2020, is observed from 15th through 21st November to reinforce the importance of newborn health as a key priority area of the health sector and to reiterate the commitment at the highest level.
20th NovWorld Children's DayUniversal Children's Day is observed on November 20 every year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide and improving children's welfare. Children are the most vulnerable in the population in many countries. Thus, to spread awareness about improving children's welfare and to reduce atrocities and abuses against children's World Children's day is observed every year.
1-DecWorld AIDS DayWorld AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. This year 2020 the theme is - Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact