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April 2025

Twelfth Day of Ridvan (Baha’i)

28 Apr 2025

The Twelfth Day of Ridván is one of the most important festivals in the Bahá'í Faith. It celebrates the beginning of the faith in 1863 and the declaration by Baha’u’llah as being the manifestation of God.

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World Jazz Day

International Jazz Day

30 Apr 2025

International Jazz Day is an international day celebrated annually all over the world. The celebration of jazz music raises awareness of how music bonds people together and fosters peace, unity and love.

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May 2025

International Workers Day

International Workers Day

01 May 2025

International Workers' Day ,also known as Labour Day, is celebrated annually on this day. It commemorates the contributions and struggles of the working classes. This day is also used to raise awareness on work related issues such as health and safety, fair wages and favourable working environment.

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World Red Cross Red Crescent Day

World Red Cross / Red Crescent Day

08 May 2025

World Red Cross/Red Crescent Day is an annual celebration in honour of the organisation and its humanitarian work globally. It is also in honour of it's founding father, Jean-Henri Dunant, who was born on this day in 1828.

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Bodhi Day

Vesak, Buddha Day (Buddhist)

12 May 2025

Vesak is a holiday observed by Buddhists in many parts of the world. Also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Buddha Day,it is the most important Buddhist festival observed with temple decoration and offerings.

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International Day of Families

International Day of Families

15 May 2025

The International Day of Families is observed on this day annually. First proclaimed by the UN general assembly in 1993, it strives to reflect and raise awareness of the importance of family as the bedrock of society.

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world day for cultural diversity for dialogue and development

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

21 May 2025

The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is marked to celebrate diversity and raise awareness of the issues of racism and discrimination. It was sanctioned by the United Nations in 2002.

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St Sara's Day

St Sara's Day (Roma)

24 May 2025

Saint Sara, also known as Sara-la-Kâli or Sara the Black is the patron saint of the Romani and displaced people. It is said that she was an Egyptian handmaiden to Mary Magdalene.

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Spring Bank Holiday

Spring Bank Holiday

26 May 2025

“Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common... Celebrate it every day” -Unknown

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Urdd National Eisteddfod

Urdd National Eisteddfod

26 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

The Urdd National Eisteddfod is Welsh-language youth festival held annually. Its focuses on literature, music and arts. It was established in 1922 by Sir Ifan ab Owen Edwards with the aim of promoting and protecting the Welsh language. Organised by Urdd Gobaith Cymru, it has over 90,000 people in attendance annually with 15,000 children and young people participating in its various competitions.

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