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Widely recognized observances celebrated around the world
Creating an inclusive workplace means taking note of the cultural, religious, and secular
holidays and events that are important to your team. While you can't be an expert on every
observance, increasing your awareness of holidays beyond your personal traditions goes a
long way to making employees of all backgrounds feel welcome.
2023 DEI Observances & Holidays Calendar
MONTH
January
January
January
January
January
January
January
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
February
All Month
19
14
2
2
4
All Month
15
27
1
22
16
All Month
2
0
All Month
14
Poverty in America Awareness Month
World Religion Day
Frederick Douglass' Birthday
Ash Wednesday
World Braille Day
Human Relations Month
Nirvana Day
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Global Family Day/World Peace Day
Lunar New Year
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Ethnic Equality Month
World Day of Social Justice
Black History Month - USA and Canada
St. Valentine's Day
GROUP, CULTURE, OR CAUSE RECOGNIZED DATE
