Category: Important Days

10th October is observed as National Postal Day

October 10, 2020

• 10 October, as an extension of World Post Day, which is celebrated on 9 October. The Day aims to commemorate the role played by the Indian postal department for the past 150 years.

World Post Day is celebrated on 9 October

October 9, 2020

• To create awareness of the role of the postal sector in people’s and businesses’ everyday lives and its contribution to the social and economic development of countries, the United Nations celebrates World Post Day every year on 09^th October.

Indian Air Force Day observed on 08 October

October 8, 2020

• Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on 8th of October every year and this year of 2020 celebrates the 88th anniversary of Indian Air Force.

05th October is observed as World Teachers’ Day

October 5, 2020

• World Teachers’ Day is observed globally on 5th October since 1994. In 2020, World Teachers’ Day will celebrate teachers with the theme “Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future”.

First Monday of October is observed as World Habitat Day 2020

October 5, 2020

• The first Monday of October as World Habitat Day. In 2020, the World Habitat Day is being celebrated on 5th October.
• The theme for 2020 World Habitat Day is “Housing For All — A Better Urban Future”.

04th – 10th October is observed as World Space Week

October 4, 2020

• 04^th – 10^th October is observed as World Space Week every year to celebrate science and technology, and their contribution towards the betterment of the human condition.
• The 2020 theme is “Satellites Improve Life.”

2nd October is observed as International Day of Non-Violence

October 2, 2020

• 2^nd October is observed as International Day of Non-Violence. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007.
• Theme for 2020: Theme: Shaping Peace Together

1st October observed as International Day of Older Persons

October 1, 2020

• 1st October is observed as International Day of Older Persons to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today’s world.
• The theme of International Day of Older Persons 2020: Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and Ageing?

September 30 is observed as International Translation Day

September 30, 2020

• Every year, September 30 is observed as International Translation Day to pay tribute to the works of language professionals who have played an important role in bringing nations together, understanding and cooperating, contributing to the development and strengthening of world peace and security.
• 2020 theme: “Finding the words for a world in crisis”.

World Heart Day: 29 September

September 29, 2020

• World Heart Day is observed on 29th September annually to draw people’s attention to heart illness and the range of associated health issues.
• The theme for World Heart Day 2020: “Use Heart To Beat Cardiovascular Disease”.