Education Observances

National Online Learning Day showcases how students of all ages are thriving with the ability to learn online—anywhere, anytime.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Teachers Day

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Find out the dates, history and traditions of Math Storytelling Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Teachers Day

National Book Month is a national holiday to raise awareness of the importance of reading, writing and literature.

Firepup is a friendly Dalmatian cartoon character, who makes learning about fire and burn prevention and life safety issues, fun, entertaining, and non-threatening.

World Teachers' Day has been celebrated every year on 5 October since 1994 with the aim of recognising the work and value of education professionals around the world.

A day to support independent bookshops on the first Saturday in October.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Train Your Brain Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Teachers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Teachers Day in Brazil

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Students' Day.

No matter where you are in the world, libraries play an important part in our communities.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of the Bulgarian National Revival Leaders

Encouraging families to read has massive benefits on the young and old.

Do the write thing! Why not celebrate National Author's Day by sending a thank you tweet to your favorite author?

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Parents as Teachers Day 

Celebrated on birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister of free India.

International Students Day recognizes students globally, highlighting the cultural diversity and the culture that students bring to the society and the world.

An opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every student receives a quality education.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Educational Support Professionals Day

This day honors the educators who are called upon to replace regularly employed teachers.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Teachers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Teachers Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Special Education Day

Find out the dates and background to National Mentoring Month

Pop Quiz! Name a national holiday dedicated to trivia.

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

In a world seemingly dominated by keyboards, it's good to remember the beauty and individuality of our own handwriting.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Students Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Take Your Child to the Library Day.

Thailand marks Inventors' Day on the date when King Bhumibol was allocated a patent in 1993.

An opportunity for people all around the globe to celebrate the joy of reading aloud.

The internet puts the knowledge of the whole planet in our hands, but we need to keep ourselves safe.

You don't need a lighbulb moment to realize that Inventors Day also honors Thomas Edison.

Celebrates the achievements of women in science and also promotes equal access for women and girls into the science fields.

Celebrate the transformative journey on Digital Learning Day, marking over a decade of tech-led educational innovations and shaping future learning.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National PTA Founders Day.

Celebrated on the birthday of the beloved children's author, Dr Seuss. If March 2nd falls on a weekend, the day is observed on the nearest school day.

National Grammar Day is a celebration of language and communication, where we take a moment to appreciate the importance of good grammar in our everyday lives.

World Book Day is a global celebration of books and reading that is observed in more than 100 countries.