Armed Forces Flag Day
7 December 2025National
Observed annually since 1949 to honour soldiers and veterans; small tricolour flags are distributed in return for donations to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund.
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ANelson Mandela International Day observed on 18 JulyNelson Mandela International Day is observed every 18 July (Mandela's birthday) to honour his legacy of service, freedom, justice and democracy. The UN adopted it in 2009; first observed in 2010. The 2026 theme is It's Still in Our Hands to Combat Poverty and Inequity. People are encouraged to devote 67 minutes to community service, symbolising Mandela's 67 years of public life.18 Jul 2026AWorld Day for International Justice Observed - July 17World Day for International Justice is observed annually on 17 July to recognise the international criminal justice system. The date marks the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998, which established the International Criminal Court (ICC) — the first permanent global tribunal for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The ICC is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. July 17 is also observed globally as World Emoji Day, founded in 2014 by Jeremy Burge of Emojipedia.17 Jul 2026AWorld Population Day, Malala Day and Day Against Sand & Dust Storms ObservedWorld Population Day (11 July) was observed with the 2026 theme "Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people"; established 1989 by the UNDP Governing Council. International Malala Day (12 July) marks the birth anniversary of Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel laureate. The International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms (12 July) was observed; the UN declared 2025–2034 the UN Decade on Combating SDS. World Horse Day (11 July) saw its 2nd observance.14 Jul 2026AWorld Population Day 2026 Observed on 11 JulyWorld Population Day is observed every year on 11 July to raise awareness of global population issues. The 2026 theme is 'Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people - today and for the future,' focusing on young people's choices around relationships and parenthood. The day was established by the UNDP in 1989, inspired by the 'Day of Five Billion' (11 July 1987), when the world's population reached five billion. The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) leads global coordination. India became the world's most populous country in 2023. The global population is around 8.3 billion in 2026.11 Jul 2026