10 OctoberIn 7 days
World Mental Health Day
About mental health care, and the stigma that stops people asking for it.
Health · 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 calendarOn now
- When
- 2–8 October 2026
- Marked by
- Citizens' movement
- Causes
- Community
India's week of giving: time, skills, money or things, given by people across the country.
Coming up
16 OctoberIn 13 days
World Food Day
About hunger and good food for everyone: community kitchens, food banks and the farmers who grow it.
Community · Rural development · 2026
3 DecemberIn 2 months
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
About the rights of people with disabilities, and a world built so they can take part in all of it.
Disability & inclusion · 2026
The year
Dates are for India. Swachhata Hi Seva's are announced each year.