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World Hello Day
The World Hello Day organization lists the next observance as November 21, 2026 and says the initiative began in 1973 to encourage communication rather than force in resolving conflict.
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Community observances
Community participation, solidarity and locally organized causes.
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World Homeless Day
The World Homeless Day organization identifies 10 October as World Homeless Day each year.
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World Humanist Day
Humanists International states that World Humanist Day is celebrated every year on 21 June and traces its organized observance to the 1980s.
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World Humanitarian Day
A/RES/63/139
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World Interfaith Harmony Week
A/RES/65/5
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World Kindness Day
The World Kindness Movement states that members plan World Kindness Day activities on 13 November each year; UNESCO MGIEP also describes the day as celebrated every 13 November.
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World Listening Day
The World Listening Project states that each year communities program World Listening Day activities on 18 July, the birthdate of R. Murray Schafer.
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World NGO Day
World NGO Day initiative; independently recognized in European External Action Service statements
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World Password Day
Erie County Consumer Protection identifies World Password Day as the first Thursday in May and frames it around stronger password habits
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World Peace and Understanding Day (Rotary usage) / Rotary anniversary
Rotary’s official blog identifies 23 February as Rotary’s anniversary date; Rotary club materials use World Peace and Understanding Day for 23 February each year.
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World Population Day
A/RES/45/216
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World Press Freedom Day
UNESCO 26 C/Resolution 4.3
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World Refugee Day
A/RES/55/76
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World Rural Development Day
A/RES/78/326
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World Science Day for Peace and Development
UNESCO 31 C/Resolution 20
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World Scout Scarf Day
The UK Scout Association’s 2026 programme calendar lists World Scout Scarf Day on 1 August and explains the scarf-wearing tradition.
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World Statistics Day
United Nations General Assembly resolutions 64/267 and 69/282
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World Sustainable Transport Day
A/RES/77/286
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World Thinking Day
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)
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World Toilet Day
A/RES/67/291
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World Vegan Day
The Vegan Society states that World Vegan Day takes place annually on 1 November and was created in 1994 for the Society’s 50th anniversary.
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World Youth Skills Day
A/RES/69/145
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YMA Day
Government of Mizoram’s 2026 holiday list identifies YMA Day on 15 June.
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Yorkshire Day
The Yorkshire Society documents Yorkshire Day on 1 August and its civic celebration tradition.
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Young Carers Action Day
Carers Trust identifies Young Carers Action Day and publishes the date, theme and support focus for each campaign year
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Youth Day (South Africa)
The South African Government’s 2026 public-holiday calendar lists 16 June as Youth Day, and the government’s 2026 commemoration materials tie the day to the 1976 Soweto uprising.
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Zero Discrimination Day
UNAIDS observance