Global Citizenship Calendar 2026
Our Global Citizenship Calendar brings together key global days throughout the year – from climate action to human rights – all in one place.
Each date includes links to lesson plans, classroom activities, teaching resources, and relevant events, making it easy to explore global citizenship with your learners. Whether you’re planning ahead or responding to what’s happening in the world, this calendar is here to support you with meaningful, ready-to-use content.
SEPTEMBER
This true story provides an inspiring example for learners of how one person’s vision and determination can inspire great change.
5th September
International Day of Charity
8th September
International Literacy Day
15th September
International Day of Democracy
21st September
International Day of Peace
26th September
European Day of Languages
OCTOBER
Recommended reading:
Perfect for Black History Month:
Joyful Joyful
A beautifully illustrated collection of stories and poems celebrating joy, showcasing work from Black writers and illustrators from across the world.
ALL MONTH
Black History Month
5th October
World Habitat Day
11th October
International Day of the Girl Child
16th October
World Food Day
17th October
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
18th October
Anti-Slavery Day
NOVEMBER
Perfect for COP (climate):
Where The River Runs Gold
A story with hope woven throughout, set in a dystopian world impacted by climate change.
11th November
Rememberance Day
11th - 22nd November
COP31
18th - 22nd November
One World Week
18th - 22nd November
Global Education Week
20th November
World Children's Day
DECEMBER
Perfect for Intl Migrants Day:
Migrations: Open Hearts, Open Borders
A collection of postcards with images created by illustrators from 28 countries on the theme of human migration.
2nd December
International day for the Abolition of Slavery
3rd December
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
10th December
Human Rights Day
18th December
International Migrants Day
JANUARY
Recommended reading on Signposts:
Perfect for Holocaust Memorial Day:
On the Move
A poignant poetry collection exploring themes of migration, displacement, and the Holocaust.
FEBRUARY
Perfect for LGBT+ History Month:
Wain: LGBT Reimaginings of Scottish Folklore
A beautifully illustrated collection of LGBT-themed poetry for teenagers based on retellings of Scottish myths.
All month
LGBT+ History Month
2nd - 6th February
Reading Schools Week
9th - 15th February
Children's Mental Health Week
20th February
World Day of Social Justice
21st February
International Mother Language Day
MARCH
Based on interviews with women and girls in refugees camps, this book explores issues around gender inequality.
6th - 15TH March
British Science Week
8th March
International Women's Day
21st March
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
22nd March
World Water Day
april
This book combines words and pictures to describe the uniqueness and many wonders of our interconnected and interdependent world.
2nd April
International Children's Book Day
7th April
World Health Day
20th - 26th April
Fashion Revolution Week
22nd April
Earth Day
MAY
Recommended reading:
Perfect for World Fair Trade Day:
Kick
This book explores the injustice of world in which it takes a professional footballer seconds to earn the wage of child labourers who make his boots.
9th May
World Fair Trade Day
17th May
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
21st May
World Day for Cultural Diversity
22nd May
International Day for Biological Diversity
JUNE
Perfect for GRTHM:
Yokki and the Parno Gry
A traditional folk tale told by a Romani storyteller together with a picture book author to positively reflect Travelling cultures.
All Month
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month
All Month
Pride
5th June
World Environment Day
6th - 14th June
Great Big Green Week
15TH - 21ST June
Refugee Week
JULY
Perfect for Plastic Free July:
Clean Up!
An empowering book for Early Level learners about taking action to protect our environment.
ALL MONTH
Plastic Free July
4th July
International Day of Co-operatives
11th July
World Population Day
18th July
Nelson Mandela Day
August
This book introduces young readers to the universal rights that every child is entitled to under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
9th August
International Day for the World's Indigenous People
12th August
International Youth Day
19th august
World Humanitarian Day
23rd August
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
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