Celebrating Equity, Respect and Representation Across Cultures
At EdUHK, we recognise the importance of commemorating key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) observances throughout the year. This calendar highlights meaningful dates relevant to local and regional communities, promoting awareness, education, and opportunities for engagement across our campus and beyond.
Key Dates – Hong Kong & Asia-Pacific Region in 2026
January
January 4 – World Braille Day
Celebrates the importance of Braille in promoting literacy, access to information, and equal rights for people with visual impairments
January 18 – World Religion Day
Promotes interfaith understanding, respect, and unity among people of all faiths
February
February 17 to 19 – Lunar New Year
Cultural celebration observed across East Asia
February 17 to March 19 – Ramadan
Islamic holy month of fasting, reflection, and community
February 21 – International Mother
Language Day
Promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity
March
March 1 – Zero Discrimination Day
Promotes inclusion, dignity and equality for all people
March 8 – International Women’s Day
Gender equality, women’s rights
March 16 to 20 – Neurodiversity
Celebration Week
Celebrates neurodivergent strengths and promoting inclusion for individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological difference
March 21 – International Day for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Promotes racial harmony and justice
April
April 5 – Ching Ming Festival
Traditional Chinese day to honour ancestors
April 6 – Easter Monday
Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus; symbolises hope, renewal, and spiritual reflection
Mid April – Southeast Asian New Year (e.g. Songkran, Pi Mai, Thingyan, Chol Chnam Thmey)
Traditional New Year celebrated in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar; a time for renewal, cultural rituals, and community gatherings
May
May 1 – Labour Day
Promotes workers’ rights and social justice
May 10 – Mother’s Day
Family and caregiving roles
May 21 – World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Cultural understanding and inclusion
May 24 – The Birthday of the Buddha
Commemorates the birth of Gautama Buddha
June
June 1 to 30 – Pride Month
LGBTQ+ inclusion and rights awareness
June 19 – Tuen Ng Festival
Traditional Chinese festival dedicated to praying for good luck and health
June 21 – Father’s Day
Family and caregiving roles
July
July 1 – Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
August
August 1 to 7 – World Breastfeeding Week
Promotes the health and rights of breastfeeding mothers and infants
August 12 – International Youth Day
Empowerment of young people
September
September 23 – International Day of Sign Languages
Advocates for linguistic rights and inclusion of deaf communities
September 25 – Mid-Autumn Festival
Cultural tradition celebrated across East Asia
October
October 1 – National Day of the People’s Republic of China
October 10 – World Mental Health Day
Global focus on mental health awareness
October 18 – Chung Yeung Festival
Chinese festival for ancestor veneration and respect for elders
November
November 8 – Diwali
Festival of lights celebrated by Hindu, Sikh, Jain communities; signifies light over darkness
November 19 – International Men’s Day
Promotes positive male role models, men’s health, gender equality, and respectful relationships
November 25 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Promotes to end gender-based violence
December
December 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Disability inclusion, accessibility awareness
December 4 to 12 – Hanukkah
Jewish festival celebrating light, resilience and faith
December 22 – Winter Solstice
Culturally important day for many East Asian communities, symbolising reunion
December 25 – Christmas
Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus; widely observed in Hong Kong and globally
February
February 28 to March 29 – Ramadan
Islamic holy month of fasting, reflection, and community
March
March 1 – Zero Discrimination Day
Promotes inclusion, dignity and equality for all people
March 8 – International Women’s Day
Gender equality, women’s rights
March 17 to 23 – Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Celebrating neurodivergent strengths and promoting inclusion for individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological difference
March 21 – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Anti-racism, promoting racial harmony
June
May 1 – Labour Day
Recognising workers’ rights and social justice
May 5 – Buddha’s Day
Commemorating the birth of Gautama Buddha
May 11 – Mother’s Day
Family and caregiving roles
May 21 – World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Cultural understanding and inclusion
May
May 1 – Labour Day
Recognising workers’ rights and social justice
May 5 – Buddha’s Day
Commemorating the birth of Gautama Buddha
May 11 – Mother’s Day
Family and caregiving roles
May 21 – World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Cultural understanding and inclusion
April
April 2 – World Autism Awareness Day
Neurodiversity, inclusion of individuals with autism
April 4 – Ching Ming Festival
Traditional Chinese day to honour ancestors
Mid April – Southeast Asian New Year (e.g. Songkran, Pi Mai, Thingyan, Chol Chnam Thmey)Traditional New Year celebrated in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar; a time for renewal, cultural rituals, and community gatherings
April 20 – Easter (varies annually)Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus; symbolises hope, renewal, and spiritual reflection