Teachers' Day
Teachers' Day is celebrated in India on 5 September, the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, scholar, teacher and former President of India.
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In September 2027
- 05Sep
Sunday, 05 September 2027
Awareness day - 08Sep
Wednesday, 08 September 2027
Awareness day International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day, proclaimed by UNESCO, has been observed on 8 September since 1967 to highlight the importance of literacy for dignity and human rights.
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- 10Sep
Friday, 10 September 2027
Awareness day World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day, observed on 10 September, is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention with the World Health Organization to raise awareness that suicide can be prevented.
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- 29Sep
Wednesday, 29 September 2027
Awareness day World Heart Day
World Heart Day on 29 September, led by the World Heart Federation, raises awareness about cardiovascular disease and how to prevent it.
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Organise an awareness activity with us
Plan a talk, rally, drive or workshop in your school, college, office or neighbourhood around an awareness day. Our team and volunteers can help you prepare.
Awareness
Why awareness days matter
National and international awareness days are a chance for everyone to learn something new and take one small, useful action.
This calendar lists important days observed in India and around the world - for health, education, the environment, women and children, rights and social justice - together with simple ways to take part. Events organised by the foundation are shown alongside them.
- Learn the facts behind each day
- Share reliable information with family and friends
- Plan an activity in your school, college or neighbourhood
- Add any day or event to your phone calendar
Ideas
Ways to mark an awareness day
Simple activities that schools, colleges, workplaces and community groups can organise.
Talks & quizzes
A short session or quiz in a classroom, office or community hall.
Rallies & street plays
Slogans, posters and nukkad natak that carry the message into the neighbourhood.
Screening camps
Health days are a good time for check-ups and referrals with local health workers.
Clean-up & plantation
Environment days are ideal for a clean-up, plantation or waste segregation drive.
Share it online
Share accurate information from trusted sources on social media and messaging groups.
Volunteer
Give a few hours to an organisation working on the cause.
Organise an awareness activity with us
Tell us which day you would like to mark and where - our team and volunteers can help you plan a meaningful activity.