Important Dates for Your 2027 HR Calendar

Mark these DEI dates for the rest of 2026 and 2027 in your HR calendar if they are meaningful to your people and organisation.

Why do DEI dates matter? By acknowledging, celebrating and promoting days of significance, organisations can help increase the visibility of diversity and foster an inclusive workplace culture.

October 2026

1 October 2026 International Day of Older Persons

1-31 October 2026 Mental Health Month

1-31 October 2026 Menopause Awareness Month

10 October 2026 World Mental Health Day

11 October 2026 International Day of the Girl

11-17 October Carer’s Week

18 October 2026 World Menopause Day

21 October 2026 International Pronouns Day

November 2026

11 November 2026 Remembrance Day

13 November 2026 World Kindness Day

13-19 November 2026 Transgender Awareness Week

25 November 2026 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

December 2026

3 December 2026 International Day of Persons with Disabilities

10 December 2026 Human Rights Day

18 December 2026 International Migrants Day

February 2027

4 February 2027 World Cancer Day

11 February 2027 International Day of Women & Girls in Science

13 February 2027 National Apology Anniversary

20 February 2027 World Day of Social Justice

March

1 March 2027 Zero Discrimination Day

8 March 2027 International Women’s Day (IWD)

15-19 March 2027 Neurodiversity Celebration Week

18 March 2027 National Close the Gap Day

April

7 April 2027 World Health Day

13 April 2027 International Imposter Syndrome Day

25 April 2027 ANZAC Day

28 April 2027 World Day for Safety & Health at Work

May

1-31 May 2027 Family Violence Prevention Month

2 May 2027 International Family Equality (Family Pride) Day

2 May 2027 International Bereaved Mother’s Day

5 May 2027 Maternal Mental Health Day

15 May 2027 International Day of Families

20 May 2027 Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)

26 May 2027 National Sorry Day

27 May 2027 Reconciliation Week (until 3 June)

June

1 June 2027 Global Day of Parents

1-30 June 2027 Pride Month

3 June 2027 Mabo Day (End of Reconciliation week)

20 June 2027 World Refugee Day

22 June 2027 International Father’s Mental Health Day

27 June 2027 World MSME Day (Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day)

July

4-11 July 2027 NAIDOC Week

24 July 2027 International Self Care Day

August

14-22 August 2027 National Science Week

17-21 August 2027 Bullying No Way: National week of action

27 August 2027 Wear it Purple Day

September

TBC Women’s Health Week

7 September 2027 World Menopause and Work Day

10 September 2027 World Suicide Prevention Day

9 September 2027 RUOK Day

18 September 2027 International Equal Pay Day

October

1 October 2027 International Day of Older Persons

1-31 October 2027 Mental Health Month

1-31 October 2027 Menopause Awareness Month

10 October 2027 World Mental Health Day

11 October 2027 International Day of the Girl

10-16 October 2027 Carer’s Week

18 October 2027 World Menopause Day

20 October 2027 International Pronouns Day

November

11 November 2027 Remembrance Day

13 November 2027 World Kindness Day

13-19 November 2027 Transgender Awareness Week

25 November 2027 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

December

3 December 2027 International Day of Persons with Disabilities

10 December 2027 Human Rights Day

18 December 2027 International Migrants Day

Keen to support your team throughout the year? Book a call to learn how our practitioner-led support can help your DEI initiatives in 2027.