5 DecemberIn 6 weeks
International Volunteer Day
The UN's day for volunteers, and the people who give their time without being asked.
Community · 2026
The cause calendar · 15 days a year
Days worth a story
The days India’s social sector marks each year. Plan a drive around one, or tell us about the work behind it: our editors start planning three weeks ahead.
Next on the calendarIn 5 weeks
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- When
- 3 December 2026
- Marked by
- United Nations
- Causes
- Disability & inclusion
About the rights of people with disabilities, and a world built so they can take part in all of it.
Coming up
4 JanuaryIn 2 months
World Braille Day
Louis Braille's birthday, and a day about access to reading and writing for people who are blind or have low vision.
Disability & inclusion · Education · 2027
12 JanuaryIn 3 months
National Youth Day
Swami Vivekananda's birthday: a day about young people and the part they play in their communities.
Education · Community · 2027
The year
Dates are for India. Swachhata Hi Seva's are announced each year.