Do you feel like your company has been missing celebrations that are important to your workforce? Don’t feel bad; you are far from alone. However, while the standard is to just have a holiday party at some point in December and take national holidays off, you’re looking to go further than that.
Observing religious holidays, history months and treasured celebrations spanning a variety of backgrounds isn’t just fun; it’s central to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our aim is to make it easy for you with a diversity, equity and inclusion calendar you can reference throughout 2022. View it below to learn more about the days you can observe at your workplace and don’t forget to subscribe to our DE&I Calendar!
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Yom HaShoah/Holocaust Remembrance Day
This is another day to reflect on the Holocaust and to remember the victims of the Nazis. In addition to the victims, it also serves to honor the heroism of allies, survivors and rescuers who helped prevent this atrocity from being even worse.
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Are your safety and health standards up to par? This is the day to take a look at that and make changes as needed. Don’t be afraid to get your employees in on it as well with surveys to get their observations.
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Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is dedicated to focusing on mental health, whether that is greater awareness of struggles, focusing on improving your own health or making accommodations in the workplace to promote better mental wellbeing.
Jewish-American Heritage Month
Jewish-American Heritage Month
Many observances related to Judaism are tied to tragedy, like the Holocaust. However, this month is a celebration of all the contributions of Jewish Americans and the history they have written. This is a great time to really reflect on how Jewish individuals have helped shape our country.
National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Since COVID began, the world has become a more hostile place for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. This month is a great time to focus on ensuring you are making the world a safer place for them while also celebrating their culture and contributions.
Haitian Heritage Month
Haitian Heritage Month
Hattian Heritage Month has been celebrated since 1998. It’s meant to give those from Haiti and with Haitian background the chance to show pride in their identity and share their culture with others. With over a million Haitian Americans in the United States, there is plenty to celebrate.
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Eid al-Fitr/Ramadan ends (Canada, dates vary) (Islam)
Eid al-Fitr/Ramadan ends (Canada, dates vary) (Islam)
This is the day the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end. On this date, the daylight fasting ends and most celebrants mark the occasion with a large feast and prayer.
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Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo
While this holiday isn’t widely celebrated in Mexico, it is a pretty big deal in the U.S. The holiday actually came to prominence when Chicano activists selected it due to its symbolism: it marks the victory of the small Mexican army over the French in Puebla.
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Birthday of the Buddha (Buddhist)
Birthday of the Buddha (Buddhist)
Buddha’s Birthday is a festival celebrated throughout much of East Asia and South Asia, as well as in Buddhist households throughout the West, marking the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
This day marks an opportunity for everyone to take a vocal and visible stand against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia. In addition to making it clear that your workplace is a safe space, you can also help raise awareness of human rights violations and the struggles LGBTQ+ people face.
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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
This is an awareness day established by the United Nations. It is meant to promote an awareness of the diversity around us and within us, opening up dialogue about what makes us unique and how those aspects contribute to our successes and struggles.
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National Caribbean-American Heritage Month
National Caribbean-American Heritage Month
The Caribbean is made up of 13 separate nations, each with their own unique food, culture, art and more. Caribbean-American Heritage Month gives us all a chance to celebrate what makes Caribbean cultures great and learn a lot along the way.
Black Music Month
Black Music Month
Since 1979, June has been host to Black Music Month, a celebration of historically Black musical genres, as well as the way Black music has influenced music as a whole. This is a great time to learn about artists you might not have heard of before.
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Share and subscribe to the DE&I calendar!
There you have it: an entire 2022 filled with incredible diversity celebrations to add to your workplace DE&I calendar. If you found this calendar helpful, be sure to share it with colleagues and friends.
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