Diversity & Inclusion dates

2026 Diversity and Inclusion Calendar

Discover important dates that celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and raise awareness of social justice and equity issues. For a fuller view, also view Cultural & Religious and Health & Wellness calendars.

January

04 World Braille Day
18 Jan to 08 Feb Midsumma Festival
26 Australia Day, Survival Day
27 Holocaust Remembrance Day

February

01 Physical Disability Awareness Day
08 Victoria Pride
11 International Day of Women & Girls in Science
11 Safer Internet Day
13 National Apology Anniversary
13 to 01 Mar Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
15 to 21 Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week
20 World Day of Social Justice
21 International Mother Language Day

March

01 International Wheelchair Day
01 International Women of Colour Day
01 Zero Discrimination Day
08 International Women's Day
16 to 22 Neurodiversity Celebration Week
20 National Close the Gap Day
21 to 27 Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination
21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
21 World Down Syndrome Day
31 Transgender Day of Visibility

April

02 World Autism Awareness Day
07 World Health Day
26 Lesbian Visibility Day
28 World Day for Safety & Health at Work
29 International Guide Dog Day

May

03 International Family Equality (Family Pride) Day
15 International Day of Families
17 International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination (IDAHOBIT)
19 Agender Pride Day
21 Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)
21 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
24 Pansexual Visibility Day
26 National Sorry Day
27 to 03 Jun Reconciliation Week

June

Pride Month
01 Global Day of Parents
03 Mabo Day (End of Reconciliation Week)
07 Tourette Syndrome Awareness
12 World Day Against Child Labour
15 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
20 World Refugee Day
23 International Women in Engineering Day
28 Stonewall Riots Anniversary

July

Disability Pride Month
14 International Non-Binary People’s Day
15 World Youth Skills Day

August

11–15 Bullying No Way Week
12 International Youth Day
15 National Day of Action Against Bullying & Violence
19 World Humanitarian Day
29 Wear it Purple Day – LGBTIQA+ awareness day

September

Supplier Diversity Month – sourcing goods from under-represented groups
05 International Day of Charity
08 International Literacy Day
10 World Suicide Prevention Day
11 RUOK Day
15–21 World Childless Week
18 International Equal Pay Day
23 Bi Visibility Day
23 International Day of Sign Languages
24 International Age Diversity Day
01–07 National Carers Week

October

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Awareness Month
ADHD Awareness Month
Dogtober – celebrating assistance dogs
01 International Day of Older Persons
01 World Vegetarian Day
02 International Day of Non-Violence
04–16 Down Syndrome Awareness Week
08 International Lesbian Day
11 International Day of the Girl
11 National Coming Out Day
12–18 National Carers Week
15 International Pronouns Day
15–21 National Week of Deaf People
18 World Menopause Day
20–26 Ace Asexual Awareness Week
21 Loud Shirt Day – Hear and Say
26 Intersex Awareness Day

November

08 Intersex Solidarity Day
13–19 Transgender Awareness Week
16 International Day for Tolerance
17–21 Inclusion at Work Week
19 International Men’s Day
20 International Children’s Day
20 Transgender Day of Remembrance
25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
29 World Movement Disorders Day

December

03 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
10 Human Rights Day

Champion Diversity and Inclusion

This calendar highlights key opportunities to learn, reflect, and foster stronger, more inclusive communities and workplaces.

Although often misused, the term “Being Woke” at its core means being aware, staying informed, conscious, and inclusive, and actively working toward a more equitable society. Diversity encompasses many factors, including age, caring responsibilities, country of birth, cultural background, multilingual ability, religious affiliation, disability status, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Inclusion ensures that everyone feels welcomed. Support initiatives that challenge unconscious bias, promote anti-racism, and encourage the use of inclusive language.