Diversity Observances

September 30th is the Feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered the patron saint of translators.

October is Black History Month in UK

Find out the dates, history and background to Polish American Heritage Month

Diversity Awareness Month is all about opening dialogues that foster an appreciation of the differences that separate us as well as the similarities that unite us.

An annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.

Diversity Awareness Month is all about opening dialogues that foster an appreciation of the differences that separate us as well as the similarities that unite us.

In October, we Celebrate the Rich Tapestry of Italian-American Contributions.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Indigenous People's Day.

Native American Day is a good reminder to reflect on, and learn more about, the important contributions of Native American people.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Coming Out Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National LGBT Center Awareness Day

A day to mark the contributions of immigrants to Israel.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Creole Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Creole Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Cities Day 

President George Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 as National American Indian Heritage Month. Similar proclamations have been issued each year since 1994.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Native American Heritage Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Korean American Day.

The National Day of Healing is celebrated annually the day after the national holiday for Martin Luther King Jr.

February is Black History Month in USA and Canada

March was chosen to be National Women's History Month in the United States, declared as such by a biennial Joint Resolution of the U.S. Congress in 1987.

March is Irish-American Heritage Month in USA as St. Patrick's Day falls on 17th March.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Equal Pay Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Smart & Sexy Day.

The date of this holiday changes each year as it is observed on the day that women's earnings catch up to men's from the year before.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Transgender Day of Visibility.

National Arab American Heritage Month celebrates the Arab American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans.

A United Nations day that promotes a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Romani Day.

National ASL Day is a day of observance celebrating American Sign Language.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of English Language Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Spanish Language Day 

Asian Pacific Americans account for nearly 5% of the American population and the group is projected to be the fastest-growing major population category over the next half-century.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of South Asian Heritage Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Haitian Heritage Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Jewish American Heritage Month.

A day to recognize and celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of humanity.

Let's help break barriers for individuals with disabilities for National Barrier Awareness Day!

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 

The General Assembly of the United Nations declared May 22 as the International Biodiversity Day to raise the awareness of citizens and increase understanding of the importance of its conservation and sustainable use.

National Indigenous History Month honours the legacy, heritage and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada.