Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion

2025
Monthly Observations and Celebrations

Disclaimer: We recognize that some observation days may be missing from the calendar. This was not intentional, as many observations occur on any given date. We strive to be as inclusive as possible and appreciate your understanding.
January
Poverty in America Awareness Month
Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January 18
Bodhi Day

January 22
Lunar New year

January 27
International Holocaust Remembrance Day

February
Black History Month (US and Canada)
LGBT History Month (UK)

February 10
Lunar New Year

February 13
Mardi Gras

February 14
Ash Wednesday

February 19
Presidents Day

February 20
World Day of Social Justice

April
Sikh Heritage Month (Canada)
Arab American Heritage Month (U.S.)
Scottish-American Heritage Month (U.S.)
National Deaf History Month, (U.S.)
Autism Acceptance Month

April 9
Eid al-Fitr (9-10)
Ramadan ends

April 13
Vaisakhi

June
Pride Month
Caribbean-American Heritage Month
August
September
National Hispanic Heritage Month 15 Sept– 15 Oct

September 1
Labor Day

September 11
Patriot Day

October 31
Diwali (Through Nov 2)

November 1
Día de los Muertos (through Nov 2)

November 11
Veterans Day

November17
International ERG Day

December
Universal Human Rights Month

December 10
Human Rights Day

December 16
Las Posadas (through Dec 24)

December 25
Christmas

Kwanzaa (through Jan 1)

Hanukkah (through Jan 2)

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