Special days around the world: 2026 and 2027 dates
Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas, Diwali, Eid and other special days kept around the world, with this year's and next year's dates in one simple list.
If your country doesn’t have its own page, these are the days Dearly offers everywhere. They are the dates most countries share: Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May, Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June, and fixed days like Valentine’s Day and Christmas.
Many countries keep Mother’s Day or Father’s Day on another date. If yours does, the date your family keeps is the one to go by.
Wherever you live, each of these days is one more reason to reach out to the people you love.
Relationship days
Day
2026
2027
Valentine's DayFor love and romance
Mother's DayFor mothers and mother figures
Father's DayFor fathers and father figures
International Day of FriendshipThe UN day of friendship
Wife Appreciation DayFor wives
Global days
Day
2026
2027
HalloweenAn evening of costumes and treats
New Year's EveThe last night of the year
Hindu
Day
2026
2027
DiwaliThe festival of lights
Islamic
Day
2026
2027
Eid al-AdhaThe festival of sacrifice
Expected
Expected
Eid al-FitrThe end of Ramadan
No date listed
Expected
Christian
Day
2026
2027
Good FridayThe crucifixion of Jesus
Easter SundayThe resurrection of Jesus
All Saints' DayRemembering those we have lost
St Nicholas' DaySmall gifts, often for children
Christmas EveThe night before Christmas
ChristmasThe birth of Jesus
Buddhist
Day
2026
2027
VesakHonoring the Buddha
No date listed
Expected dates follow the moon and can move by a day. They are confirmed closer to the time.
Notes on these dates
In Dearly, this list is what you see when you choose Other country or region.
Eid dates depend on the moon and are confirmed closer to the time. A missing year means no date was listed for it.