List of Important Days and Dates 2023 : National & International Days

Important International & National Dates for the Year 2023

January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December

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February 2023 : Important Days and Dates 2023

• Feb 2, 2023 : World Wetlands Day
• Feb 4, 2023 : World Cancer Day
• Feb 6, 2023 : International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
• Feb 10, 2023 : National Deworming Day
• Feb 11, 2023 : International Day of Women and Girls in Science
• Feb 12, 2023 : National Productivity Day
• Feb 13, 2023 : World Radio Day, National Women’s Day
• Feb 14, 2023 : Valentine Day
• Feb 20, 2023 : World Day of Social Justice
• Feb 21, 2023 : International Mother Language Day
• Feb 24, 2023 : Central Excise Day
• Feb 27, 2023 : World NGO Day
• Feb 28, 2023 : National Science Day
• Feb 28, 2023 : Rare Disease Day

March 2023 (Important Days)

• Mar 1, 2023: Zero Discrimination Day, World Civil Defence Day
• Mar 3, 2023: World Wildlife Day, World Hearing Day
• Mar 4, 2023: National Security Day
• Mar 8, 2023: International Women’s Day
• Mar 8, 2023: No Smoking Day (Second Wednesday of March)
• Mar 9, 2023: World Kidney Day (Second Thursday of March)
• Mar 14, 2023: International Day of Action for Rivers, Pi Day
• Mar 15, 2023: World Consumer Rights Day
• Mar 18, 2023: Ordnance Factories Day
• Mar 20, 2023: International Day of Happiness, World Sparrow Day
• Mar 21, 2023: World Forestry Day, World Down Syndrome Day, World Poetry Day
• Mar 22, 2023: World Water Day
• Mar 23, 2023: World Meteorological Day
• Mar 24, 2023: World TB Day
• Mar 27, 2023: World Theatre Day

April 2023 (Important Days)

• Apr 1, 2023: Utkal Diwas, April Fools’ Day
• Apr 2, 2023: World Autism Awareness Day
• Apr 4, 2023: International Day for Mine Awareness
• Apr 5, 2023: National Maritime Day
• 7 April 2023: World Health Day
• 10 April 2023: World Homeopathy Day
• 11 April 2023: National Safe Motherhood Day, National Pet Day
• 14 April 2023: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti , Vaisakhi
• 18 April 2023: World Heritage Day
• 19 April 2023: World Liver Day
• 21 April 2023: Civil Services Day, Secretaries Day
• 22 April 2023: Earth Day
• 23 April 2023: World Book and Copyright Day
• 24 April 2023: National Panchayatiraj Day
• 25 April 2023: World Malaria Day
• 26 April 2023: World Intellectual Property Day
• 27 April 2023: World Veterinary Day
• 28 April 2023: World Day for Safety and Health at Work
• 29 April 2023: International Dance Day
• 30 April 2023: Ayushman Bharat Diwas

May 2023 (Important Days)

• 1 May 2023: International Labour Day, Workers’ Day, Maharashtra Day
• 2 May 2023 (1st Tuesday): World Asthma Day
• 3 May 2023: Press Freedom Day
• 4 May 2023: International Firefighters Day, Coal Miners’ Day
• 7 May 2023: World Athletics Day
• 7 May 2023 (1st Sunday): World Laughter Day
• 8 May 2023: World Red Cross Day, World Thalassemia Day
• 11 May 2023: National Technology Day
• 12 May 2023: International Nurses Day
• 14 May 2023 (2nd Sunday): Mother’s Day
• 15 May 2023: International Day of the Family
• 17 May 2023: World Telecommunication Day, World Hypertension Day
• 22 May 2023: International Day for Biological Diversity
• 24 May 2023: Commonwealth Day
• 31 May 2023: Anti-tobacco Day

June 2023 (Important Days)

• 1 June 2023: World Milk Day
• 3 June 2023: World Bicycle Day
• 4 June 2023: International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
• 5 June 2023: World Environment Day
• 7 June 2023: World Food Safety Day
• 8 June 2023: World Ocean Day, World Brain Tumour Day
• 12 June 2032: Anti-Child Labour Day
• 13 June 2023: International Albinism Awareness Day
• 14 June 2023: World Blood Donor Day
• 15 June 2023: World Wind Day
• 18 June 2023 (3rd Sunday): Father’s Day
• 20 June 2023: World Refugee Day
• 21 June 2023: International Day of Yoga, World Music Day, World Hydrography Day
• 23 June 2023: United Nations Public Service Day, International Olympic Day
• 26 June 2023: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

July 2023 (Important Days)

• 1 July 2023: Doctor’s Day
• 6 July 2023: World Zoonoses Day
• 11 July 2023: World Population Day
• 28 July 2023: World Hepatitis Day

August 2023 (Important Days)

• 6 August 2023 (1st Sunday): International Friendship Day
• 6 August 2023: Hiroshima Day
• 9 August 2023: Nagasaki Day, Quit India Day, International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
• 12 August 2023: International Youth Day
• 15 August 2023: Independence Day of India
• 19 August 2023: Photography Day
• 29 August 2023: National Sports Day

September 2023 (Important Days)

• 2 September 2023: Coconut Day
• 5 September 2023: Teachers’ Day
• 8 September 2023: International Literacy Day
• 14 September 2023: Hindi Diwas
• 15 September 2023: Engineers Day, International Day of Democracy
• 16 September 2023: World Ozone Day, International Day for Preservation
• 21 September 2023: Alzheimer’s Day, Day  for Peace and Non-Violence (UN)
• 23 September 2023: International Day of Sign Languages
• 26 September 2023: Day of Deaf, World Contraception Day
• 24 September 2023 (4th Sunday of September): World Rivers Day
• 30 September 2023: International Translation Day

October 2023 (Important Days)

• 1 October 2023: International Day for Elderly
• 2 October 2023: Gandhi Jayanti, International Day of Non-Violence
• 2 October 2023(1st Monday of October): World Habitat Day
• 4 October 2023: World Animal Welfare Day
• 8 October 2023: Indian Air Force Day
• 9 October 2023: World Post Office Day
• 10 October 2023: National Post Day, World Mental Health Day
• 11 October 2023: International Day of Girl Child
• 12 October 2023 (2nd Thursday): World Sight Day
• 15 October 2023: World Students Day, World White Cane Day
• 16 October 2023: World Food Day
• 24 October 2023: UN Day, World Development Information Day
• 30 October 2023: World Thrift Day
• 31 October 2023: National Unity Day

November 2023 (Important Days)

• 5 November 2023: World Tsunami Day
• 7 November 2023: National Cancer Awareness Day
• 9 November 2023: Legal Services Day
• 11 November 2023: National Education Day
• 14 November 2023: Children’s Day, Diabetes Day
• 21 November 2023: World Television Day
• 26 November 2023: National Constitution Day
• 29 November 2023: International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People

December 2023 (Important Days)

• 1 December 2023: World AIDS Day
• 2 December 2023: National Pollution Control Day
• 3 December 2023: World Day of the Handicapped
• 4 December 2023: Indian Navy Day
• 7 December 2023: Indian Armed Forces Flag Day
• 10 December 2023: Human Rights Day
• 11 December 2023: International Mountain Day
• 14 December 2023: World Energy Conservation Day
• 16 December 2023: Vijay Diwas
• 18 December 2023: Minorities Rights Day (India)
• 22 December 2023: National Mathematics Day
• 23 December 2023: Farmers Day (Kisan Diwas) India
• 24 December 2023: National Consumers Day
• 25 December 2023: Christmas Day
• 26 December 2023: Boxing Day

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In this comprehensive blog post, we delve into the significant international and national dates that will shape the year 2023. From global events that impact nations worldwide to local celebrations that resonate within specific countries, this compilation serves as a valuable reference guide for individuals, communities, and organisations alike. Covering a range of topics including cultural observances, environmental initiatives, historical commemorations, and more, this blog provides insights into the diverse tapestry of events that make up the calendar year. Stay informed and prepared for 2023 by exploring this essential list of dates that highlight the interconnectedness of our global society.

Important Days and Dates 2023 (List)

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