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Dutch-American Heritage Day

This day celebrates both Dutch-American culture and its peoples, but also the relationship between the United States and the Netherlands.

International Stand up to Bullying Day

Here is the second International Stand up to Bullying Day of 2022. Use this day to focus on how we can cut back on bullying and bullying-like behaviors in the workplace.

International Men’s Day

It’s fitting to celebrate International Men’s Day the same month as Movember. This date is used to recognize the achievements of men and hold high the men in our lives.

Transgender Day of Remembrance

This is an incredibly somber day commemorating the victims of trans-targeted hate crimes and the ways in which transphobia kills.

Universal Human Rights Month

While many awareness months focus on a specific group of people, this one focuses on our rights as a whole. It is a good time to think about where we are falling short and to stand up for the rights of all people.

World AIDS Day

We are closing in on a cure for AIDS. This day is meant to raise awareness and fund to make that a reality while also destigmatizing the condition.

International Day of Persons With Disabilities

This date is for bringing awareness to advancing the rights of people with disabilities. From workplace accommodations to furthering the ADA, there is a lot we can focus on with this holiday.

International Human Rights Day

December 10 is the date the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed. On this date, we are meant to reflect on how perspectives on human rights have changed and where we are still lacking.

Las Posadas

This holiday is mostly celebrated in Mexico and among Mexican-Americans. It recreates the journey of Mary and Joseph as they sought refuge before the birth of Jesus.

International Migrants Day

This holiday marks the date in 1990 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Resolution on the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of all Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.

Hanukkah (Jewish)

Hanukkah commemorates a miracle of light that happened during the rededication the Temple to the Hebrew god. According to the Talmud, only one intact vial of oil was left, just enough to light the Temple’s candelabrum for one day, yet it burned for eight nights.

Christmas (Christian)

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus and is considered by many to be the holiest Christian holiday. It is typically marked with gifts and a meal with family and friends.