Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday, is celebrated on the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and the sacrifices he made for people. Good Friday is a holiday in 11 States, and although not an official United States holiday, stock markets, businesses, schools and colleges are closed, and only regular necessary services...

Easter Sunday is a major Christian holiday, and it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his death. As with many other Christian celebrations, it is considered to be a Moveable Feast, and its date always falls on the first Sunday after the ecclesiastical full moon, which happens between March 21 and April...

A day celebrated internationally to promote awareness of agender individuals.

Memorial Day is observed in America on the last Monday of May, and it is a day to commemorate and remember the men and women who lost their lives while in service for the US military. It is a federal holiday, and as such, businesses and schools are closed, and most people have the day off...

Global Running Day is an international observance, celebrated every year on the first Wednesday in June. This day commemorates the sport of running and encourages people to get up and go for a run - no matter the distance - to inspire them to start leading a more active lifestyle. Everyone is invited to join in,...

World Bicycle Day, also known as International Bicycle Day, is celebrated across the globe on June 3rd. This holiday is sponsored by the United Nations, to promote physical activity, to encourage people to use a bicycle to move around as it is a more environmentally friendly option, and to highlight the need for better and safer...

National Children's Day in the United States is celebrated on the second Sunday in June. This day highlights how important children are in society, and that some still face a lot of problems and difficulties in different aspects of their lives. The goal is to invest in children's future, improve their welfare, and make the world...

Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?

International Day of Peace, also known as Peace Day, is commemorated every year on September 21. It is a United Nations holiday for the end of war and violence, and the promotion of world peace. It is also a day dedicated to those who promote peace in conflict zones by providing humanitarian aid. On the International...