Important Days & Themes 2025

In the following blog post, we will highlight important days and their themes from January onwards for the year 2025, celebrated both nationally and internationally, to assist candidates preparing for various Kerala PSC exams.


List of Important Days & Themes 2025  



January 2025


DateEventTheme
January 1Global Family DayOne World, One Family: Building Bridges Across Generations
January 2World Introvert Day-
January 3International Mind-Body Wellness DayHarmony in Mind, Body & Home
January 4World Braille DayCelebrating Accessibility and Inclusion for the Visually Impaired
January 5National Birds DayCelebrating Avian Diversity: Protecting Our Feathered Friends
January 6World Day of War OrphansHealing and Hope: Supporting War Orphans
January 8 African National Congress Foundation Day-
January 8Earth’s Rotation DayThe Dynamics of Motion: Celebrating Earth's Constant Spin
January 9Pravasi Bharatiya DivasDiaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat
January 10World Hindi DayA Global Voice of Unity and Cultural Pride
January 11Death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri-
January 11-17National Road Safety WeekBe a Road Safety Hero
January 11National Human Trafficking Awareness DayConnecting the Dots. Strengthening Communities, Preventing Trafficking
January 12National Youth Day
(Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary)
Youth for a Sustainable Future: Shaping the Nation with Resilience and Responsibility
January 12World Tamil Diaspora Day'Ethisaiyum Tamizhanangey' 
January 15Indian Army DaySamarth Bharat, Saksham Sena
January 15Martin Luther King Jr. DayMission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence365
January 16National Startup DayLet's shape the future together—one innovative idea at a time
January 17Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti-
January 17Benjamin Franklin Day-
January 19Kokborok Day / Tripuri Language Day-
January 1920th National Disaster Response Force Raising DayResilient India: Building Disaster-Resilient Communities
January 20Penguin Awareness DayCelebrating Penguins and Their Chilly Southern Home
January 21Tripura, Manipur & Meghalaya Foundation Day-
January 23Parakram Diwas
(Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti)
Netaji: Courage, Determination and Patriotism
January 24National Girl Child DayEmpowering Girls for a Bright Future
January 24International Education DayAI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation
January 25National Tourism DayTourism for Inclusive Growth
January 25National Voters' Day
(Foundation day of the Election Commission of India)
Nothing Like Voting, I Vote For sure
January 25Mahayana New Year
January 26International Customs DayCustoms Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security and Prosperity
January 2676th Republic Day'Swarnim Bharat – Virasat aur Vikas' (Golden India – Heritage and Development)
January 26World Leprosy DayUnite. Act. Eliminate.
January 26International Day of Clean EnergyClean Energy for Sustainable Development
January 27National Geographic DaySupport for Conservation and Sustainability
January 27International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the VictimsRecognizing the Extraordinary Courage of Victims and Survivors of the Holocaust
January 28Indian Newspaper DayRole of Print Media in the Digital Age
January 28Birth anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai-
January 28Birth anniversary of Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa-
January 30    World Neglected Tropical Diseases DayBreaking Barriers, Building Equity
January 30    Martyrs’ Day / Shaheed Diwas-
January 31International Zebra Day



February 2025


DateEventTheme
February 1 Indian Coast Guard Day
(Motto - Vayam Rakshamah (We protect);
Director General of ICG - Rear Admiral Paramesh Sivamani)
Honouring bravery, service, and maritime security
February 1-7World Interfaith Harmony WeekUniting for Peace
February 2-8International Development WeekCooperation for a Sustainable Future
February 2World Wetlands DayProtecting Wetlands for Our Common Future
February 2Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day
February 4World Cancer DayUnited by Unique
February 4International Day of Human Fraternity
(Zayed Award - World Central Kitchen,
Mia Mottley & Heman Bekele)
Human fraternity for peace and cooperation
February 4National Day of Sri Lanka
February 6International Day of Zero ToleranceStep Up the Pace: Strengthening Alliances and Building Movements to End FGM
February 8National Opera DayEmpowerment
February 9Death anniversary of Baba Amte-
February 10World Pulses DayPulses: Bringing Diversity to Agrifood Systems
February 10International Epilepsy DayMyEpilepsyJourney
February 10International Day of the Arabian LeopardLeaps of Hope
February 10National Deworming DayEliminate STH: Invest in a healthier future for children
February 11Safer Internet DayTogether for a Better Internet
February 11Anti-Smuggling Day
February 11World Day of the SickHope does not disappoint
February 11World Unani DayInnovations in Unani Medicine for Integrative Health Solutions - A Way Forward
February 11International Day of Women and Girls in ScienceUnpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science
February 11-14India Energy WeekDriving Global Energy Innovation and Collaboration for a Sustainable Future
February 12Darwin Day-
February 12Abraham Lincoln's Birthday-
February 12National Productivity DayFrom Ideas to Impact: Protecting Intellectual Property for Competitive Startups
February 12International Day for the Prevention of Violent ExtremismSolidarity with victims of terrorism
February 13National Women’s Day
(Sarojini Naidu's Birth Anniversary)
For All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment
February 13World Radio DayRadio and Climate Change
February 14World Congenital Heart Defect Awareness DayRemember Our Hearts
February 15World Hippo Day-
February 15World Pangolin Day
(third Saturday of February)
Youth Legacy for Pangolin Conservation
February 15International Childhood Cancer DayInspiring Action
February 17Global Tourism Resilience DayBuilding Tourism Resilience through Digital Transformation
February 18World Whale DayCelebrate and protect Earth's majestic giants, our whales
February 18International Asperger’s Day
February 19Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti-
February 20World Anthropology Day
(third Thursday of February)
Celebrate, Engage, Inspire
February 20Mizoram Foundation Day
(23rd Indian state in 1987)
February 20Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day
(24th Indian state in 1987)
February 20World Day of Social JusticeEmpowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps of Social Justice
February 21 International Mother Language DaySilver Jubilee Celebration of International Mother Language Day
February 22World Thinking DayOur Story
February 23World Peace and Understanding Day
February 24Central Excise Day-
February 2577th Raising Day (Defence Security Corps)
February 27World NGO DayEmpowering Grassroots Movements for a Sustainable Future
February 27National Protein Day
February 28National Science DayEmpowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science
& Innovation for Viksit Bharat
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February 29Rare Disease DayMore than you can imagine; an anthology of rare experiences



March 2025


DateEventTheme
March 1Zero Discrimination DayWe Stand Together
March 1World Seagrass DayGrooming Youth – Blooming with Seagrass
March 1Civil Accounts DayDigitalisation of Public Financial Management in India
March 1World Civil Defence DayCivil Defence, Guarantee of Security for the Population
March 1World Compliment DayCelebrating brands and people who spread positivity and appreciation
March 1Self-Injury Awareness Day-
March 1International Wheelchair Day-
March 3World Wildlife DayWildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet
March 3World Hearing DayChanging Mindsets: Empower Yourself to Make Ear and Hearing Care a Reality for All
March 4National Safety DaySafety & Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat
March 4World Engineering DayUnleashing the power of engineers to advance the Sustainable Development Goals
March 5International Day for Disarmament and
Non-Proliferation Awareness
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March 7Jan Aushadhi DiwasJan Aushadhi: Low Price, High-Quality Medicines
(जन औषधि: दाम कम, दवाई उत्तम)
March 8International Women's DayFor ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment
March 10International Day of Women JudgesWomen in Justice, Women for Justice
March 10Commonwealth DayTogether We Thrive
March 10CISF Raising Day-
March 10-16World Rotaract Week-
March 11World No Tobacco DayUnmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products
March 13World Kidney DayAre Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health
March 13World Rotaract DayRotary's 7 Focus Areas (Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention;
Disease Prevention and Treatment; Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene;
Maternal and Child Health; Basic Education and Literacy;
Community Economic Development; Environment)
March 14International Day of Action for RiversOur Rivers, Our Future
March 14International Day of MathematicsMathematics, Art, and Creativity
March 14World Congenital Heart Defect Awareness DayRemember Our Hearts
March 15World Consumer Rights DayA Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles
March 15International Day to Combat Islamophobia
March 16National Vaccination DayVaccines Work For All
March 18Global Recycling DayBreaking Barriers: A Revolutionary Blueprint for the Waste Management Crisis
March 18Ordnance Factories Day
(to commemorate the establishment of first
Ordnance Factory in Cossipore, Kolkata in 1801)
March 20International Day of HappinessCaring and Sharing
March 20World Oral Health DayA Happy Mouth is... A Happy Mind
March 20UN French Language DayI educate myself, therefore I act
March 20World Day of Theatre for Children and Young PeopleTheatre and a Culture of Peace
March 21International Day of ForestsForests and Food
March 21World Down Syndrome DayImprove Our Support Systems
March 21World Poetry DayPoetry as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion
March 21International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
(60th anniversary)
March 22Earth Hour 2025Give an Hour for Earth: Doing Something You Love
March 22World Water DayGlacier Preservation
March 22World Puppetry DayRobots, AI and the dream of the puppet?
March 22Bihar DiwasUnnat Bihar, Viksit Bihar
(Advanced Bihar, Developed Bihar)
March 22Rajasthan Day
March 23World Meteorological DayClosing the Early Warning Gap Together
March 23Martyr's Day (Shaheed Diwas)
(to commemorate the the legacy and sacrifices of
Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru & Sukhdev Thapar)
March 23Pakistan Day
March 24World Tuberculosis (TB) DayYes! We can end TB!, Invest to End TB, Save Lives
March 24International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross
Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
(45th anniversary of the assassination of Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero,
the Archbishop of El Salvador and special tribute to his courageous
defense of human rights)
March 25International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and
the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Acknowledge the Past. Repair the Present. Build a Future of Dignity and Justice
March 26Purple DayPurple Day: Let's Talk Epilepsy!
March 27World Theatre DayTheatre and a Culture of Peace
March 28Universal Acceptance DayConnecting the Unconnected - Building a Multilingual Internet for Viksit Bharat
March 30International Day of Zero WasteTowards zero waste in fashion and textiles
March 31International Transgender Day of VisibilityEradicating Anti-Christian Bias
March 3162nd National Maritime Day and Merchant Navy WeekProsperous Seas – Developed India and Youth for Blue Economy & Green Growth
(Samriddh Sagar – Viksit Bharat evam Neel Arth aur Harit Vikas Ke Liye Yuva)

April 2025



DateEventTheme
April 1Odisha Foundation Day-
April 1-7Prevention of Blindness Week
Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World
April 2World Autism Awareness Day
Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
April 2International Children’s Book Day
The Freedom of Imagination
April 2International Fact-Checking Day
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April 3261st Raising Day (of Army Medical Corps)Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures
April 4International Carrot Day -
April 4International Day for Mine Awareness
Safe Futures Start Here
April 5International Day of Conscience
Leave No One Behind
April 5National Maritime DayOur Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity
April 6National Handmade Day
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April 6International Day of Sports For Development And Peace
Leveling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion
April 7World Health Day
(LDC/Time Keeper/Computer Programmer, 2025 : focuses on
Maternal and New-borne Health and Survival)
Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures
April 7International Day of Reflection
Remember, Unite, Renew
April 8International Romani Day
Celebrating Culture and Advancing Equality
April 960th Bravery Day (Valour Day) (CRPF) 
(to honor the battle at Sardar Post in Rann of Kuchh, Gujarat, when 2 companies (`150 soldiers) of CRPF repulsed the attack of a full-fledged Pakistani military brigade on 9th April 1965  during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War)
Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media
April 10World Homoeopathy Day
Homoeoparivar – Sarvajan Swasthya ‘One Health, One Family'
April 10National Siblings Day -
April 11National Safe Motherhood DayEquity in Maternal Healthcare: Leaving No Mother Behind
April 11World Parkinson’s Day
Dancing to My Truth
April 12International Day of Human Space Flight
(to commemorate Yuri Gagarin's historic 1961 flight)
The Beginning of the Space Era for Mankind
April 12International Day for Street ChildrenThe Power of Participation
April 13Jallianwala Bagh Massacre -
April 1341st Siachen Day (Operation Meghdoot)-
April 14Ambedkar Jayanti A Journey of 75 years of Constitution of India
April 14World Chagas Disease Day
Prevent, Control, Care: Everyone's Role in Chagas Disease
April 14World Quantum Day
Every Day in 2025
April 14National Fire Service Day
Unite to Ignite, a Fire Safe India
April 15World Art Day A Garden of Expression: Cultivating Community Through Art.
April 16World Voice Day
Empower Your Voice
April 17World Hemophilia Day
Access for All: Women and Girls Bleed Too
April 18World Heritage Day
Heritage under Threat from Disasters and Conflicts: Preparedness and Learning from 60 Years of ICOMOS Actions
April 19Satellite Technology Day
(celebrating the 50th anniversary of India's
first satellite, Aryabhata)
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April 19World Liver DayFood is Medicine
April 20United Nations Chinese Language DayHarmony in Diversity
April 21National Civil Service Day
Empowering Citizens through Efficient and Transparent Governance
April 22World Creativity and Innovation Day
Step Out and Innovate
April 22International Mother Earth Day
Our Power, Our Planet
April 23World Book and Copyright Day
The role of literature in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
April 23English Language Day
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April 23Spanish Language Day
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April 24National Panchayati Raj Day
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April 24World Day For Animals in Laboratories
Save Animals, Save the Planet!
April 24-30World Immunization Week
Immunization for All is Humanly Possible
April 24Administrative Professionals Day
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April 24International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
The Transformative Power of Unity: Advancing Multilateralism and Diplomacy for a Better Future of Peace and Development for All
April 25World Malaria Day
Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite
April 25World Penguin Day
Celebrating Penguins and Their Amazing Adaptations
April 25International Girls in ICT Day
Girls in ICT for inclusive digital transformation
April 25International Delegate's Day
Reflections & Vision for the Future
April 26World Intellectual Property DayIP and music: Feel the beat of IP
April 26International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
April 27World Tapir Day
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April 27World Veterinary Day
Animal Health Takes a Team
April 27International Sculpture Day
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April 27World Design Day
Outlandish Optimism
April 28World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Revolutionizing Health and Safety: The Role of AI and Digitalization at Work
April 29International Dance Day
 Dance Unites the World
April 30Ayushman Bharat Diwas
(to commemorate the launch of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in 2018)
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April 30International Jazz DayLearning for Lasting Peace – SDG Goal 4: Quality Education
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