2026 Inclusion Calendar
Inclusion grows stronger when it’s shared.
Inclusion grows stronger when it’s shared.
An inclusion calendar helps associations intentionally recognize cultural, heritage, and awareness dates that matter to our communities. By noting these moments on our calendars, we create space for learning, respect, and connection—both within our organizations and across the members we serve.
For associations, inclusion calendars are practical tools. They support more thoughtful program planning, avoid scheduling conflicts with significant cultural observances, and encourage leaders to acknowledge moments that resonate with diverse audiences.
We encourage members to share dates, observances, and moments that are meaningful to them so we can continue learning together and building calendars that reflect the people we serve.
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Month |
Monthly Celebrations |
Special Dates |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |