Cinco De Mayo
Cinco De Mayo originally celebrates the Mexican Army's defeat of France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, however, the holiday has largely become a celebration of Mexican culture and…
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Vesak
Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, is a Buddhist holiday which celebrates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, who became eventually became the Buddha and the founder of Buddhism. Celebrations surrounding…
World Bee Day
World Bee Day was established by the United Nations to raise awareness regarding the importance of bees and their role as pollinators in the natural ecosystem. Bees are currently an…
Africa Day
Africa Day celebrates the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963. It commemorates all countries in the African continent, their distinct cultures and the determination of African people…
World Oceans Day
Covering 70% of the Earth, the oceans are crucial for sustaining life. World Oceans Day was established by the United Nations to bring awareness to the negative human impact on…
Juneteenth
19 June, referred to as 'Juneteenth', is a federal American holiday which commemorates the effective end of slavery when the Union Army marched to Galveston Bay, Texas in 1865 and…
World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day was established by the United Nations to honour people who have been displaced from their homes and have become refugees. People become displaced for a variety of…
International Yoga Day
Originating in India, yoga is an ancient spiritual, mental and physical practise that aims to bring together the body and the mind. Growing in popularity globally as a meditative practise,…
International Day of the Tropics
The International Day of the Tropics was established by the United Nations to highlight the rich biodiversity of the tropics, whilst also raising awareness of the challenges people residing in…