Days of Significance
Recognizing human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility
Explore these days of significance that raise awareness about creating a more equitable, inclusive, and just community. While these days and months are important reminders to honour diversity and learn about history and adversity, we must also be mindful of continuously educating ourselves and taking action.
This is a living calendar, and members of the community are welcome to reach out with additions and updates or to let us know about any errors. For Religious Observances, UCalgary's Faith and Spirituality Centre has a full schedule available - Religious Observance Dates.
To send an inquiry about the calendar, please email equity@ucalgary.ca.
January 1-31
Tamil Heritage Month
January 1-31
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
January 4
World Braille Day
January 8
National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters —Ìý
January 20-24
United Island Awareness Week
January 24
World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture
January 27
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 29
National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
February 1-28
Black History Month
February 1
World Hijab Day
February 1
Chinese New Year
First full week in Feb
White Cane Week
February 6-10
International Week
February 11
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 12
Lunar New Year
February 14
Missing Women’s Memorial March
February 19
Family Day
February 20
World Day of Social Justice
February 22
Pink Shirt Day
March 1-31
Francophonie Month
March 1-31
Irish Heritage Month
March 1
Self-harm Awareness Day
March 8
International Women’s Day
March 8-12
United Islam Awareness Week
March 10 - April 8 (tentative)
Ramadan
March 13 - Apr 15
Deaf History Month
March 20
International Day of La Francophonie
March 21
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 22
World Water Day
March 25
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
March 31
Indigenous Languages Day
March 31
International Transgender Day of Visibility
April 1-30
Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month
April 1-30
Sikh Heritage Month
First Tuesday of April
National Caregiver DayÌý
April 2
World Autism Awareness Day
April 2 - May 1
(tentative) Ramadan
April 7
World Health Day
April 10
International Day of Pink (anti-bullying and anti-homophobia)
April 27
Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)
April 28
National Day of Mourning
April 30
Journey to Freedom Day
May 1-30
Asian Heritage Month
May 1-31
Canadian Jewish Heritage Month
May 5
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)Ìý
May 5
Dutch Heritage Day
May 17
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 20
Victoria Day
May 21
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
May 25
Africa Day
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June 1-30
Filipino Heritage Month
June 1-30
Italian Heritage Month
June 1-30
Launch of Pride Season
June 1-30
National Indigenous History Month
June 1-30
Portuguese Heritage Month
June 2
International Sex Worker’s Day
June 15
International Day of Families
June 19
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
June 20
World Refugee Day
June 21
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 23
National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
June 27
Canadian Multiculturalism Day
July 1-31
Disability Pride Month
July 1
Canada Day
July 14
Mad Pride Day
July 14
International Non-Binary People’s Day
July 21
Drug Users Remembrance Day
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August 1
Emancipation Day
August 9
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
August 15
National Acadian Day
August 19
World Humanitarian Day
August 23
Treaty 6 Recognition Day
August 31
International Overdose Awareness Day
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September 2nd week
Mennonite Heritage Week
September 10
World Suicide Prevention Day
September 21
International Day of Peace
September 4th week
Gender Equality Week
September 30
National Day for Truth and ReconciliationÌý|ÌýOrange Shirt Day (Canada)
October 1-31
Islamic History Month Canada
October 1-31
Women’s History Month
October 1-31
German Heritage Month
October 1-31
National Latin American Heritage Month
October 1
National Seniors Day
October 10
World Mental Health DayÌý
October 11
National Coming Out Day
October 11
International Day of the Girl Child
October 17
International Day for the Eradication of PovertyÌý
October 18
Persons Day
October 20
International Pronouns Day
October 26
International Intersex Awareness Day
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November 1-30
Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
November 5-11
Veterans' Week
November 7
Inuit Day
November 8
Indigenous Veterans Day
November 8
Intersex Solidarity Day
November 11
Remembrance Day
November 16
Louis Riel Day
November 20
Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 20
National Child Day
November 20-26
Canada History Week
November 4th Saturday
Holodomor Memorial Day
November 25
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
November 25
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (November 25 - December 10)
December 1 - 10
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence (November 25 - December 10)
December 1
World AIDS Day
December 3
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 6
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 10
Human Rights Day
December 14
Anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Final Report
December 17
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
December 25
Christmas Day
December 25 - January 2
Chanukah (Hanukkah)
December 26 - January 1
Kwanzaa
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International, National and Provincial Dates
International Dates
National Dates
Holidays in Alberta
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