Family Observances

There is a Day for That! provides you with a list of observances and national days related to Family.

There are a lot of holidays that focus on bring us together as larger groups, but these observances are more personal - they celebrate our families and relationships.

National Single Parents Day

National Single Parents Day

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

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Mother's Day in the Middle East

Mother's Day in the Middle East

The story of how 21st March became Mother's Day in Egypt and other Arab countries.

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National Love Our Children Day

National Love Our Children Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Love Our Children Day

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Motherhood and Beauty Day

Motherhood and Beauty Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Motherhood and Beauty Day.

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National Siblings Day

National Siblings Day

There is Mother's Day, Father's Day, so there should be a day for those other annoying but loved members of your family - your siblings!

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National Ex Spouse Day

National Ex Spouse Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ex Spouse Day

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Mother's Day

Mother's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother’s Day

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Parents' Day

Parents' Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Parents' Day in South Korea

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Father's Day

Father's Day

Celebrated on Ascension Day. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

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Mother's Day

Mother's Day

In Mexico and many parts of Latin America, Mother’s Day is celebrated on May 10th each year

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National Birth Mother’s Day

National Birth Mother’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Birth Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother’s Day

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International Day of Families 

International Day of Families 

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

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National Visit Your Relatives Day

National Visit Your Relatives Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Visit Your Relatives Day

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National Brother's Day

National Brother's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Brother's Day.

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National Missing Children’s Day

National Missing Children’s Day

A day to highlight missing and abducted children while celebrating those who have been recovered.

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Mother's Day in Poland

Mother's Day in Poland

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother’s Day in Poland.

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Mother's Day

Mother's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother's Day in France.

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Global Day of Parents 

Global Day of Parents 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Day of Parents 

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International Childrens Day

International Childrens Day

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

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National Bubba Day

National Bubba Day

Oh, Brother, where are thou? It's your special day.

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Father's Day

Father's Day

Father's Day is a celebration observed in many countries that honours the role of fathers and forefathers.

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Father's Day

Father's Day

Father's Day is a celebration observed in many countries that honours the role of fathers and forefathers.

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International Day of Family Remittances 

International Day of Family Remittances 

The day recognizes the contribution of over 200 million migrant workers to improve the lives of their 800 million family members back home.

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Father's Day

Father's Day

Father's Day is a celebration observed in many countries that honours the role of fathers and forefathers.

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Father's Day

Father's Day

The traditional date for Father's Day in China was on a date that sounds like 'daddy'.

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International Widows Day 

International Widows Day 

While conflicts around the world claim many male lives, we should remember the widows they live behind.

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Father's Day in Poland

Father's Day in Poland

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Father’s Day in Poland.

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National Father Daughter  Take a Walk Day

National Father Daughter  Take a Walk Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Father Daughter  Take a Walk Day

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National Cousins Day

National Cousins Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cousins Day

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National Parent’s Day

National Parent’s Day

This day is celebrated to honours all the parents who play a vital role in the lives of children.

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National Father-in-Law Day

National Father-in-Law Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Father-in-Law Day

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National Girlfriends Day

National Girlfriends Day

National Girlfriends Day, a celebration of the women you love, be it your significant other or your best friend.

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Respect for Parents Day

Respect for Parents Day

We have a feeling an unappreciated parent may have come up with the idea for this holiday.

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Father's Day

Father's Day

Father's Day is a celebration observed in many countries that honours the role of fathers and forefathers.

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Child Support Awareness Month

Child Support Awareness Month

August is Child Support Awareness Month, a national campaign aimed to spread awareness about child support services.

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American Family Day

American Family Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of American Family Day

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National Kids Day

National Kids Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Kids Day

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National Sisters Day

National Sisters Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sisters Day

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Father's Day

Father's Day

The traditional date for Father's Day in China was on a date that sounds like 'daddy'.

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Father's Day

Father's Day

Father's Day is observed on the second Sunday in August in Brazil

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International Youth Day

International Youth Day

This holiday was established at the UN level in 1998. Its main goal is to highlight the problems of young people, to protect their rights and freedoms in the international aspect.

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