International Day of the World's Indigenous People

This day is held to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. The date commemorates th......More

This day is held to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. The date commemorates the first United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations meeting in Geneva in 1982. Resources for Teaching on Indigenous History & Culture

Bennington Battle Day

Bennington Battle Day is a state holiday in Vermont. It commemorates the American victory over British forces at the Battle of Bennington during the American Revolutionary War in 1777. Bennington was an important battle because it established the ability of the American......More

Bennington Battle Day is a state holiday in Vermont. It commemorates the American victory over British forces at the Battle of Bennington during the American Revolutionary War in 1777. Bennington was an important battle because it established the ability of the American troops to stand strong against regular European troops. Bennington Battle Day (Stuck in Vermont Video - YouTube)

World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day is a global celebration of people helping people. It recognizes recognizes the efforts of aid workers who put their lives on the line to help affected people during times of global crisis. On this day, people also remember those who lost their liv......More

World Humanitarian Day is a global celebration of people helping people. It recognizes recognizes the efforts of aid workers who put their lives on the line to help affected people during times of global crisis. On this day, people also remember those who lost their lives working for humanitarian causes. How to Observe Humanitarian Day (& Facts about Why Humanitarian Efforts Are Vital)

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

Women's Equality Day

Women’s Equality Day celebrates the achievements of women’s rights activists and the ongoing struggles of women in society. The day commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the U.S. with the 19th Amendment in 1920. August 26th was named as Women's Equality Day by......More

Women’s Equality Day celebrates the achievements of women’s rights activists and the ongoing struggles of women in society. The day commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the U.S. with the 19th Amendment in 1920. August 26th was named as Women's Equality Day by the U.S. Congress in 1973. How to Teach Children about Gender Equality (CNN)

First Day of School (For Students)

Labor Day

Labor activists in the late nineteenth century celebrated Labor Day and the social and economic contributions of American workers before the day was recognized as a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day Fun from Educ......More

Labor activists in the late nineteenth century celebrated Labor Day and the social and economic contributions of American workers before the day was recognized as a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day Fun from Education.com 

No School (Labor Day)

International Literacy Day

Literacy Day began in 1967 as a way for the world to highlight the importance of literacy as a basic human right. Still today, almost 800 million young people and adults lack basic literacy skills. ......More

Literacy Day began in 1967 as a way for the world to highlight the importance of literacy as a basic human right. Still today, almost 800 million young people and adults lack basic literacy skills. Fun Classroom/Home Activities for Literacy Day

Patriot Day

In the United States, Patriot Day is held annually on September 11 to memorialize the almost 3000 people killed in the terror attacks of 2001. It is common for people to participate in volunteer and service opportunities in recognition of the day. ......More

In the United States, Patriot Day is held annually on September 11 to memorialize the almost 3000 people killed in the terror attacks of 2001. It is common for people to participate in volunteer and service opportunities in recognition of the day. Patriot Day with Kids: Book Recs for Various Ages