3 March
World Wildlife Day
Celebrates wild animals and plants; a good prompt to choose ethical wildlife experiences.
Special days
Days worth planning a trip around
Fixed-date international observances that connect with places and habits SATRAM cares about. Festival dates that move each year, such as Onam or Thrissur Pooram, are listed on the Kerala page.
21 March
International Day of Forests
Forests from the Amazon to the Western Ghats; consider forest-friendly travel.
22 March
World Water Day
Rivers, lakes and the water we travel on and through.
18 April
International Day for Monuments and Sites (World Heritage Day)
Honours cultural heritage sites; see our Wonders profiles.
22 April
Earth Day
A moment to think about your travel footprint.
5 June
World Environment Day
Led by the UN Environment Programme.
8 June
World Oceans Day
Reefs, coasts and the sea; see Underwater World.
19 August
World Photography Day
For travellers who carry a camera; visit our Photography page.
27 September
World Tourism Day
Observed each year by UN Tourism.
11 December
International Mountain Day
Peaks, glaciers and mountain communities.
Dates are the commonly observed annual dates; check the organising body for the current year’s theme and events. Kerala festivals →