National Holidays that do good for the Planet
Have you ever wished there were more opportunities to celebrate Earth Day throughout the year? While Earth Day only happens once a year, there are plenty of other holidays that recognize Earth-friendly causes and promote environmental protection.
Here’s a calendar of holidays that support a healthier planet:
March
3rd: World Wildlife Day
8th: International Women’s Day
14th: International Day of Action For Rivers
18th: Global Recycling Day
21st: International Day of Forests
31st: Transgender Day of Visibility
April
20: Earth Day
May
7th: World Fair Trade Day
22nd: International Day for Biological Diversity
June
All Month: National Rivers Month, National Oceans Month
8th: World Oceans Day
20th: National American Eagle Day
BONUS! In 2022, the State of Michigan officially proclaimed June 20 National Eagle Day. Read about it here.
20th-26th: National Pollinator Week
July
3rd: International Plastic Bag Free Day
August
19th: World Humanitarian Day
September
7th: International Day of Clean Air
Fourth Sunday in Sept: World Rivers Day
21st: World Peace Day
24th: National Public Lands Day
November
13th: World Kindness Day
Third Thursday of November: Use Less Stuff Day
December
All Month: Universal Human Rights Month
2nd: World Pollution Prevention Day
10th: Human Rights Day
I’d love to hear about any Earth-friendly holidays that you enjoy celebrating!