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World Braille Day
A/RES/73/161
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2026 observance calendar
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3,263dated observances
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913dates needing yearly confirmation
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A reviewed starting point drawn from prominent global observances with strong institutional or organizer sources. Each observance keeps its own documented status and scope.
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World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture
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International Day of Clean Energy
A/RES/77/327
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World Wetlands Day
A/RES/75/317
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
A/RES/70/212
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World Radio Day
A/RES/67/124
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World Day of Social Justice
A/RES/62/10
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International Women's Day
United Nations observance
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International Day of Mathematics
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
A/RES/2142 (XXI)
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World Day for Glaciers
A/RES/77/158
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World Down Syndrome Day
A/RES/66/149
Calendar policy
This calendar focuses on observances, awareness days, cultural occasions, traditions, campaigns and other special dates. Public-holiday and school-holiday calendars are outside its scope.