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Bookmark this page for easy reference. ### January - New Year's Day January 1 Global - National Hat Day January 15 Fun ### February - Valentine's Day February 14 Global - Random Acts of Kindness Day February 17 Awareness ### March - International Women's Day March 8 Global ### April - April Fools' Day April 1 Fun - Earth Day April 22 Global ### May - Star Wars Day May 4 Fun - Mother's Day (US) May 12 Global ### June - Pride Month Begins June 1 Awareness - National Selfie Day June 21 Social Media ### July - World Emoji Day July 17 Social Media ### August - World Photography Day August 19 Social Media ### September - National Coffee Day September 29 Food & Drink ### October - Halloween October 31 Global ### November - Black Friday November 24 Shopping - Cyber Monday November 27 Shopping ### December - Christmas Day December 25 Global - New Year's Eve December 31 Global ## How to Use the Holiday Calendar Don't just post "Happy National Coffee Day!" 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