Countdown Timers

Annual custom of playing practical jokes and hoaxes on April 1.

Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus, the Friday before Easter.

Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Global health awareness day sponsored by the WHO, observed on April 7.

Annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

Celebration of labourers and the working class, observed on May 1.

Unofficial holiday celebrating the Star Wars franchise on May 4 ("May the Fourth be with you").

Celebration honouring mothers, observed on the second Sunday of May in many countries.

US federal holiday honouring military personnel who have died in service, last Monday of May.

UN day for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment.

Celebration honouring fathers, observed on the third Sunday of June in many countries.

The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere (around June 21).

Annual day celebrating the practice of yoga, observed on June 21.

US national day celebrating the Declaration of Independence on July 4.

Annual celebration of emojis, observed on July 17.

US federal holiday honouring the labour movement, first Monday of September.

Humorous holiday encouraging people to talk like pirates, observed on September 19.

UN-sanctioned day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace.

The autumnal equinox marks the start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere (around September 22).

Global day for mental health education and advocacy, observed on October 10.

US holiday commemorating the landing of Columbus in the Americas, second Monday of October.

Annual celebration on October 31, featuring costumes, trick-or-treating, and festivities.

Hindu festival of lights, one of the most popular festivals in India and across the world.

Memorial day observed since the end of World War I to honour armed forces members.

US national holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

Major shopping day the day after US Thanksgiving, marking the start of the holiday shopping season.

Online shopping event on the Monday after US Thanksgiving.

International day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic, observed on December 1.

Jewish festival of lights, lasting eight days.

Observed on December 10 to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.