2025 Inclusion Calendar

SCSAE is committed to being a resource and model for members and organizations on effective practices that drive successful diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. SCSAE believes in fostering a welcoming culture amongst our members that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable to all. We know our differences are what make us stronger. Through diverse perspectives, an inclusive culture, and equitable opportunities, we are connecting leaders, advancing associations. 

According to a Harvard University study, diversity initiatives don't work unless awareness and inclusion is a daily practice. Being aware of ethnic holidays is key for respectful scheduling and creating inclusion for your staff and members. We've assembled some multicultural dates below to help. H/t our colleagues at FSAE.

2026 Inclusion Calendar

MonthMonthly CelebrationsSpecial Dates
January 2026 Human Trafficking Prevention Month 1: New Year’s Day (Federal Holiday)
19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Federal Holiday)
February 2026 Black History Month 16: Presidents’ Day / Washington’s Birthday (Federal Holiday)
17: Lunar New Year
18: Ramadan begins (date may vary by moon sighting)
March 2026 Women’s History Month 8: International Women’s Day
19–20: Eid al-Fitr (date may vary by moon sighting)
20: Spring Equinox
21: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UN)
31: International Transgender Day of Visibility
April 2026 Arab American Heritage Month
Autism Acceptance Month
Celebrate Diversity Month
Deaf History Month
1–9: Passover (begins at sundown Apr 1; ends nightfall Apr 9)
2: World Autism Awareness Day (UN)
5: Easter (Christian)
22: Earth Day
May 2026 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
21: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (UN)
25: Memorial Day (Federal Holiday)
26–27: Eid al-Adha (date may vary by moon sighting)
June 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride Month 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day (Federal Holiday)
21: Summer Solstice
26: Anniversary of U.S. Marriage Equality (Obergefell v. Hodges, 2015)
28: Stonewall Uprising Anniversary
July 2026   3: Independence Day (Federal Holiday observed)
4: Independence Day
14: International Non-Binary People’s Day
26: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Anniversary
30: International Day of Friendship (UN)
August 2026 National Minority Donor Awareness Month 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (UN)
26: Women’s Equality Day
September 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 – Oct 15) 7: Labor Day (Federal Holiday)
11–13: Rosh Hashanah (begins at sundown Sept 11)
15: International Day of Democracy (UN)
20–21: Yom Kippur (begins at sundown Sept 20)
October 2026 Disability Employment Awareness Month
LGBTQ+ History Month
11: National Coming Out Day
12: Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Columbus Day (Federal Holiday)
16: World Food Day (UN)
21: International Pronouns Day
26: Intersex Awareness Day
November 2026 Native American Heritage Month 8: Diwali
11: Veterans Day (Federal Holiday)
20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
26: Thanksgiving Day (Federal Holiday)
December 2026 Universal Human Rights Month 1: World AIDS Day
3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities (UN)
4–12: Hanukkah (begins at sundown Dec 4)
10: Human Rights Day (UN)
25: Christmas Day (Federal Holiday)
26: Kwanzaa begins (through Jan 1)