Need a Diversity Calendar for 2025? Get complete DEI and inclusion events, religious observances, awareness months 2025, and more
In 2025, the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion continues to be a central theme in our global conversation. While we have made strides in creating more inclusive environments, there is always room for growth and improvement. A truly thriving society depends on recognizing and celebrating our differences.
Organizations are increasingly focused on developing DEI initiatives that ensure every employee feels valued and included. One effective tool to support these efforts is our Diversity Calendar, which highlights DEI holidays and significant cultural events throughout the year. This calendar serves as a reminder of the importance of inclusion in our daily lives and workplaces.
Below, you’ll find a sample of our diversity and inclusion calendar for 2025, featuring religious holidays, awareness months, and monthly diversity themes. This selection is designed to help you celebrate and integrate these important dates into your personal and professional life.
If a holiday begins the evening before, we will mark it with an asterisk (*) below.
January DEI Calendar 2025
January is a month to celebrate the diverse ways in which we communicate and connect with each other. From recognizing the importance of Braille for the visually impaired to honoring cultural and religious celebrations, this month is about understanding and appreciating the various forms of expression that enrich our world.
January 4 – UN: World Braille Day
Celebrates the importance of Braille for the visually impaired.
January 7 – Coptic & Eastern Orthodox Christian: Christmas
Marks the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Julian calendar.
January 14 – Buddhist: Mahayana New Year
Celebrates the Buddhist New Year in Mahayana traditions.
January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Honors the civil rights leader and his contributions to equality.
January 27 – International Day of Commemoration in Memory of Victims of the Holocaust
Remembers the victims of the Holocaust and promotes Holocaust education.
Learn more about January diversity days with our web-based DEI Calendar suite. Make sure to also check out our Heritage Months 2025 highlights.
