General Knowledge
Important National & International Days
Essential calendar of historical dates and UN observances for exam aspirants.
Important National & International Days & Dates
High-priority calendar days repeatedly tested in SSC, UPSC, Bank PO, and Railways general awareness sections.
January – April
- Jan 12: National Youth Day (Swami Vivekananda)
- Jan 26: Republic Day of India
- Feb 28: National Science Day (Raman Effect)
- Mar 8: International Women's Day
- Apr 7: World Health Day (WHO)
- Apr 22: World Earth Day
May – August
- May 1: International Workers' Day (Labor Day)
- Jun 5: World Environment Day
- Jun 21: International Day of Yoga
- Jul 11: World Population Day
- Aug 15: Independence Day of India
- Aug 29: National Sports Day (Major Dhyan Chand)
September – December
- Sep 5: Teachers' Day (Dr. S. Radhakrishnan)
- Sep 8: International Literacy Day
- Oct 2: Gandhi Jayanti & Non-Violence Day
- Nov 26: Constitution Day of India
- Dec 1: World AIDS Day
- Dec 10: Human Rights Day