World Soil Day 

About World Soil Day 

World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on December 5th as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.

Observed since 2014, The date of December 5th was chosen because it corresponds with the official birthday of the late H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand, who was one of the main proponents of this initiative.

7Sep

International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies

• Environment
• United Nations

A United Nations International Day since 2020 to highlight the importance of clean air.

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29Sep

International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction

• Environment
• United Nations

One-third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally, which amounts to about 1.3 billion tonnes per year.

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5Nov

World Tsunami Awareness Day 

• Environment
• United Nations

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Tsunami Awareness Day 

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6Nov

Environment Conflict Day

• Environment
• United Nations

Today is the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict  

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Neighbourhood Holiday

• Culture
• Turkmenistan

This national holiday in Turkmenistan shows the importance of having a good neighbourhood in the culture of the country.

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AFL-CIO Day

• Business
• USA

The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO) is the largest federation of unions in the United States.

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Bathtub Party Day

• General
• USA

On some holidays you have to avoid getting in hot water - not this one!

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International Ninja Day Photo

• General
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Ninja Day Photo

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