Following the theme of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion we have put together a list of key dates to be aware of to ensure you can be inclusive of all members of your association. A full calendar from CIPD can be HERE.
We have found this to be a great reference in help to support and encourage wellbeing within a diverse member base.
June:
5th: Pentecost (Christianity)
Shavuot (Judaism)
11th: Global Wellness Day
18th: Autistic Pride Day
July:
4th: US Independence Day
13th: Asalha Puja – Dharma Day (Buddhism)
14th: International Non-Binary People’s Day
30th: Al-Hijra/Muharram – New Year (Islam)
August:
8th Ashura (Islam)
9th International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
31st Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu)
September:
5th International Day of Charity
10th World Suicide Prevention Day
26th UK National Inclusion Week
October:
5th Yom Kippur (Judaism)
Dussehra – Dasara (Hindu)
6th World Cerebral Palsy Day
8th Mawlid al-Nabi (Islam)
10th World Mental Health Day
19th International Pronouns
24th Diwalli – Deepavali (Hindu, Sikh, Jain)
26th Intersex Awareness Day
November:
11th Armistice Day
13th Remembrance Sunday
14th World Diabetes Day
18th UK Disability History Month
19th International Men’s Day
24th USA Thanksgiving
December:
2nd International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
3rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities
10th Human Rights Day
19th Hanukkah Begins (Judaism)
24th Christmas Eve
25th Christmas Day
26th St Stephen’s Day
Let us know which holidays you will be celebrating in the comments.