Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – 20 January 2025

On January 20, 2025, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday will mark the 30th anniversary as a National Day of Service. This day was established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King, and to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Dr. King advocated for nonviolent resistance to overcome injustice as…

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought – 17 June 2024

The theme of the 2024 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, 17 June, is “United for Land. Our Legacy. Our Future”, highlighting the future role of land stewardship in ensuring the stability and prosperity of billions of people around the world. Desertification, land degradation, and drought are among the most pressing environmental challenges of…

International Day for Monument and Sites – 18 April

Every day people all over the world celebrate their cultural heritage, simply by living their lives in a way that embodies who they are and where they came from. But one day a year is set aside to celebrate the joint history and heritage of the human race. World Heritage Day encourages us to celebrate…