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Environment Awareness Days 2026
Discover global Environmental Awareness Days focused on climate action, conservation, and sustainability. These key dates inspire positive change and help protect our planet for future generations.
75
Single-day events
10
Awareness weeks
6
Awareness months
91
Total events
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All Environment Events in 2026
October 20262 events
18–24 OctWeek18 Oct to 24 OctWeekEnvironmentInternational | Date source-confirmed for 2026International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 202624 Oct24 OctSaturdayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternInternational Day of Climate Action: 24 October anniversaryNovember 20266 events
6 Nov6 NovFridayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternInternational Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict 2026
15 Nov15 NovSundayEnvironmentInternationalWorld Echinacea Day
16–20 NovWeek16 Nov to 20 NovWeekEducation & YouthUS | Date source-confirmed for 2026Geography Awareness Week 2026 (United States)
26 Nov26 NovThursdayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternWorld Sustainable Transport Day 2026
27 Nov27 NovFridayEnvironmentInternationalBuy Nothing Day
29 Nov29 NovSundayEnvironmentInternationalInternational Jaguar DayDecember 20262 events
5 Dec5 DecSaturdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Soil Day 2026
11 Dec11 DecFridayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternInternational Mountain Day 2026January 20273 events
1–31 JanMonth1 Jan to 31 JanMonthAnimals & WildlifeUKVeganuary 2027
21 Jan21 JanThursdayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaSquirrel Appreciation Day 2027
26 Jan26 JanTuesdayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternInternational Day of Clean Energy 2027February 20274 events
2 Feb2 FebTuesdayEnvironmentInternationalWorld Wetlands Day 2027
5 Feb5 FebFridayEnvironmentUSNational Weatherperson’s Day 2027
10 Feb10 FebWednesdayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternInternational Day of the Arabian Leopard 2027
21 Feb21 FebSundayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalWorld Whale DayMarch 202714 events
1 Mar1 MarMondayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternWorld Seagrass Day 2027
3 Mar3 MarWednesdayEnvironmentInternationalWorld Wildlife Day
9–15 MarWeek9 Mar to 15 MarWeekEnvironmentInternationalCompost Week UK 2027
16 Mar16 MarTuesdayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalNational Panda Day
18 Mar18 MarThursdayEnvironmentInternationalGlobal Recycling Day 2027
19 Mar – 4 AprWeek19 Mar to 4 AprWeekEnvironmentInternationalThe Great British Spring Clean 2027
20 Mar20 MarSaturdayEducation & YouthUKSpring Equinox (First Day of Spring) 2027
20 Mar20 MarSaturdayEnvironmentInternationalEarth Hour 202721 Mar21 MarSundayEnvironmentInternationalInternational Day of Forests 202721 Mar21 MarSundayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternWorld Day for Glaciers 2027
22 Mar22 MarMondayEnvironmentInternationalWorld Water Day 2027
23 Mar23 MarTuesdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Meteorological Day 2027
29 Mar – 4 AprWeek29 Mar to 4 AprWeekEnvironmentInternationalCommunity Garden Week 2027
30 Mar30 MarTuesdayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternInternational Day of Zero Waste 2027April 202710 events
1–30 AprMonth1 Apr to 30 AprMonthEnvironmentUSNational Garden Month
14 Apr14 AprWednesdayEnvironmentUSNational Gardening Day 2027
14 Apr14 AprWednesdayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalNational Dolphin Day
22 Apr22 AprThursdayEducation & YouthAustraliaInternational Mother Earth Day 202722 Apr22 AprThursdayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternInternational Day of Greening the Planet 2027
24 Apr24 AprSaturdayEnvironmentAustraliaNational Newt Day 2027
25 Apr25 AprSundayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaWorld Penguin Day 2027
26 Apr – 2 MayWeek26 Apr to 2 MayWeekEnvironmentInternationalNational Gardening Week 2027
28 Apr28 AprWednesdayEnvironmentInternationalStop Food Waste Day 2027
30 Apr30 AprFridayEnvironmentInternationalNational Arbor Day 2027May 202718 events
1–31 MayMonth1 May to 31 MayMonthEnvironmentInternationalNational Clean Air Month 2027
1–31 MayMonth1 May to 31 MayMonthEnvironmentInternationalThe Big Paddle Cleanup 2027
1–31 MayMonth1 May to 31 MayMonthEnvironmentUK | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternNo Mow May 2027
2 May2 MaySundayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalInternational Dawn Chorus Day 2027
2 May2 MaySundayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternWorld Tuna Day 2027
8 May8 MaySaturdayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternWorld Migratory Bird Day 2027
10 May10 MayMondayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternInternational Day of Argania 202712 May12 MayWednesdayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternInternational Day of Plant Health 2027
19 May19 MayWednesdayEnvironmentInternationalGo Public Gardens Days 2027
20 May20 MayThursdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Bee Day 2027
21 May21 MayFridayEnvironmentInternationalIdling Awareness Day 2027
21 May21 MayFridayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalEndangered Species Day 2027
22 May22 MaySaturdayEnvironmentInternationalInternational Day for Biological Diversity (World Biodiversity Day)
23 May23 MaySundayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaWorld Turtle Day 202724 May24 MayMondayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternInternational Day of the Markhor 2027
29 May29 MaySaturdayEducation & YouthAustraliaInternational Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2027
29 May – 6 JunWeek29 May to 6 JunWeekEducation & YouthInternationalNational Children’s Gardening Week 2027
31 May – 6 JunWeek31 May to 6 JunWeekAnimals & WildlifeInternationalGarden Wildlife Week 2027June 202711 events
5 Jun5 JunSaturdayEnvironmentInternationalWorld Environment Day 2027
5 Jun5 JunSaturdayEducation & YouthAustraliaButterfly Education and Awareness Day (BEAD) 20275 Jun5 JunSaturdayEnvironmentInternationalInternational Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
5–13 JunWeek5 Jun to 13 JunWeekEnvironmentUK | Date source-confirmed for 2027Great Big Green Week 2027
8 Jun8 JunTuesdayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaWorld Oceans Day 2027
11 Jun11 JunFridayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Saltmarsh Day 2027
15 Jun15 JunTuesdayEnvironmentInternationalNature Photography Day
16 Jun16 JunWednesdayEnvironmentInternationalWorld Refill Day
17 Jun17 JunThursdayEnvironmentUKNational Clean Air Day
17 Jun17 JunThursdayEnvironmentInternationalWorld Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
29 Jun29 JunTuesdayEnvironmentInternationalInternational Day of the TropicsJuly 20277 events
1–31 JulMonth1 Jul to 31 JulMonthEnvironmentInternationalPlastic Free July 2027
3 Jul3 JulSaturdayEnvironmentInternationalInternational Plastic Bag Free Day 2027
6 Jul6 JulTuesdayCommunityInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternWorld Rural Development Day 2027
10 Jul10 JulSaturdayEducation & YouthAustraliaDon’t Step on a Bee Day 2027
14 Jul14 JulWednesdayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalWorld Shark Day 2027
28 Jul28 JulWednesdayEnvironmentInternationalWorld Nature Conservation Day
29 Jul29 JulThursdayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaGlobal Tiger Day 2027August 20274 events
9–15 AugWeek9 Aug to 15 AugWeekEnvironmentInternationalNational Allotments Week 202710Aug10 Aug10 AugTuesdayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalWorld Lion Day
25 Aug25 AugWednesdayEnvironmentUKNational Secondhand Wardrobe Day27 Aug27 AugFridayEducation & YouthInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternWorld Lake Day 2027September 202710 events
5Sep5 Sep5 SepSundayEnvironmentInternationalAmazon Rainforest Day
7 Sep7 SepTuesdayEnvironmentInternationalInternational Day of Clean Air for blue skies
16 Sep16 SepThursdayEnvironmentAustraliaInternational Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2027
20 Sep20 SepMondayCommunityInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternWorld Cleanup Day 202722 Sep22 SepWednesdayEnvironmentInternationalWorld Car Free Day 202722 Sep22 SepWednesdayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalWorld Rhino Day25 Sep25 SepSaturdayEnvironmentUSNational Hunting and Fishing Day 202726Sep26 Sep26 SepSundayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternWorld Environmental Health Day29 Sep29 SepWednesdayCommunityInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternInternational Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2027
30 Sep30 SepThursdayCommunityInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternWorld Maritime Day 2027
7 Sep7 SepTuesdayEnvironmentInternationalInternational Day of Clean Air for blue skies
16 Sep16 SepThursdayEnvironmentAustraliaInternational Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2027
20 Sep20 SepMondayCommunityInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternWorld Cleanup Day 2027
22 Sep22 SepWednesdayEnvironmentInternationalWorld Car Free Day 2027
22 Sep22 SepWednesdayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalWorld Rhino Day
25 Sep25 SepSaturdayEnvironmentUSNational Hunting and Fishing Day 202726Sep26 Sep26 SepSundayEnvironmentInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternWorld Environmental Health Day29 Sep29 SepWednesdayCommunityInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternInternational Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2027
30 Sep30 SepThursdayCommunityInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternWorld Maritime Day 2027Plan your 2026 environment calendar
Every 91 events in a fact-checked spreadsheet, printable PDFs and an iCal feed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What environment awareness days are in 2026?
We list 91 environment awareness days, weeks and months over the next 12 months, from October 2026. The full list above is grouped by month, each event at its next date.
How many environment awareness events are there?
Over the next 12 months there are 75 single-day events, 10 awareness weeks and 6 awareness months in the environment category.
How can I plan around environment awareness days?
The Awareness Days Toolkit gives you every environment date for the year in a spreadsheet, printable calendars and an iCal feed, so you can plan social posts, articles and campaigns around the dates that matter to your audience.
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