Public Awareness

International HR Day: This year, the annual event of International HR Day falls on May 20. The purpose of the day is to honor HR professionals’ commitment to creating a happy workplace, luring and keeping top talent, and directing strategic initiatives that advance the company. International HR Day: Date Every year, International HR Day, or IHRD, is a celebration of …

World AIDS Vaccine Day: It is also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD). The day is observed on 18 May and provides an opportunity to educate communities about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research. An effective and safe preventive HIV vaccine will help to end the HIV pandemic. Read in detail about the day and related to it. …

International Museum Day: It is observed on 18 May to raise awareness among people about the museums as an important means of cultural exchange and development of mutual understanding, cooperation, and peace among people. Let us have a look at the history, themes and significance. International Museum Day: Date As per ICOM, more than 37,000 museums participated in the event …

World Hypertension Day: It is observed on 17 May every year. Let us read about the history of World Hypertension Day, its theme, hypertension disease, its causes, symptoms, and prevention. World Hypertension Day 2026 theme is “Controlling Hypertension Together!” aimed at raising awareness regarding high blood pressure. World Hypertension Day: Date World Hypertension Day: University of Cumbria (Carlisle, England, United …

World Telecommunication Day – Also called as World Telecommunication and Information Society Day – It is celebrated on 17 May annually. The day marks the anniversary of the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention and the establishment of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). World Telecommunication Day: Date Message signals may be required to transmit over a distance, and we …

Armed Forces Day (AFD): Every year on the third Saturday of May Armed Forces Day is observed and this year i.e. 2026 it falls on 16 May. On this day tribute is given to the men and women who serve the United States Armed Forces. Let us tell you that AFD is also a part of Armed Forces Week. Armed …

International Day Of Light is celebrated by UNESCO every year on May 16. This global initiative aims to honour the invention of science and technology. Every year on May 16, people around the world observe the International Day of Light. The day honours the date of physicist and engineer Theodore Maiman‘s first productive laser operation in 1960. UNESCO’s International Basic …

National Dengue Day: It is observed on 16 May in India to create awareness about dengue, how is it caused, preventive measures and methods to control the disease in the country. Let us study in detail about Dengue and some facts related to it. National Dengue Day: Date National Dengue Day: The day is observed (16 May) with the recommendation …

National Endangered Species Day: It is observed every year on the third Friday in May and this year i.e. 2026 it will fall on May 15. Check out this article for the history, celebration, significance, and more of the day. National Endangered Species Day: Date The day was created and founded by David Robinson and the Endangered Species Coalition in …

The International Day of Families is celebrated on 15th of May, at the headquarters of United Nations and around the world. The day was officially announced in 1993 by the UN General Assembly with resolution A/RES/47/237 and demonstrates the significance which the global community attaches to families. It offers an opportunity to spread awareness about the issues that relate to …