Annual international days | Part -2

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April-June Global Observances: 40+ International Days to Drive Awareness & Action

From the cosmic celebration of Human Space Flight Day (April 12) to the urgent calls of World No-Tobacco Day (May 31), international observances unite humanity around causes that shape our planet’s future. Yet, with dates like World Tuna Day (May 2) and Vesak (April 30) competing for attention, even the most globally engaged minds can miss their profound significance. These days aren’t just calendar entries—they’re rallying cries for environmental protection, cultural preservation, health equity, and peace. Whether you’re an educator crafting lesson plans, a nonprofit leader aligning campaigns, or a content creator tapping into global trends, understanding these observances is key to amplifying impact. In this 2024 guide, we break down 40+ critical international days from April to June, including:

12th April: International Day of Human Space Flight

16th April: World Voice Day

18th April: International Day For Monuments and Sites

19th April: Bicycle Day

20th April: Chinese Language Day

21st April: World Creativity and Innovation Day

22nd April: International Mother Earth Day

23rd April: English Language Day 

23rd April: World Book and Copyright Day

23rd April: Spanish Language Day

24th April: International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace 

25th April: World Malaria Day

26th April: International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day

26th April: World Intellectual Property Day

28th April: World Day for Safety and Health at Work

29th April: Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare

29th April: International Dance Day

30th April: International Jazz Day

30th April: “Vesak”, the Day of the Full Moon 

1st May: May Day

2nd May: World Tuna Day 

3rd May: World Press Freedom Day 

8th May: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 

12th May: World Migratory Bird Day 

12th May: International Nurses Day

15th May: International Day of Families

16th May: International Day of Light 

16th May: International Day of Living Together in Peace

17th May: World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

20th May: World Bee Day 

21st May: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

22nd May: International Day for Biological Diversity

29th May: International Day of UN Peacekeepers

31st May: World No-Tobacco Day

2nd Sunday in May: Moter’s Day  

1st June: Global Day of Parents 

3rd June: World Bicycle Day

4th June: International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

5th June: World Environment Day