The Ultimate 2023 Cause Calendar

With 2022 in the rearview, nonprofits are hard at work planning their fundraising events and marketing campaigns for 2023. If this is you, you're surely scouring your calendar for the perfect dates that align with the message of your cause and, in turn, ensure higher supporter turnout. Our cause calendar list is designed to help; it provides a series of days dedicated to different causes and is broken down by months and cause categories. 

What is a Cause Calendar? 

A cause calendar is a list of days dedicated to raising awareness and support for specific causes. They are handy planning tools for nonprofits, advocacy groups, businesses, or any organization looking to promote a cause or event. 

Read on to discover all the important cause-related months and dates in 2023 that you’ll need to keep in mind as you build your own comprehensive cause calendar for the year. 

The Ultimate 2023 Cause Calendar

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2023 Cause Calendar Days by Month

January Cause Events

  • Month of January: Poverty in America Awareness Month
  • January 1: Global Family Day
  • January 15: World Religion Day
  • January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 
  • January 27: Holocaust Remembrance Day 
  • January 22: Women’s March 
  • January 24: International Day of Education

February Cause Events

  • Month of February: Black History Month
  • February: Children’s Dental Health Month
  • February 4: World Cancer Day 
  • February 11: International Day of Women & Girls in Science
  • February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day
  • February 20-26: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week  
  • February 24: International Stand Up To Bullying Day 

March Cause Events

  • Month of March: Women’s History Month
  • March 2: Read Across America
  • March 8: International Women's Day  
  • March 19–25: National Poison Prevention Week   

April Cause Events

April Cause Events

  • Month of April: Child Abuse Prevention Month
  • Month of April: National Volunteer Month
  • April 2: World Autism Awareness Day
  • April 3-9: National Public Health Week
  • April 7: World Health Day  
  • April 11-17: Black Maternal Health Week
  • April 16-22: National Volunteer Week
  • April 22: Earth Day 

May Cause Events

  • Month of May: National Mental Health Awareness Month 
  • Month of May: Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  • Month of May: Military Appreciation Month
  • May 8-12: Teacher Appreciation Week
  • May 10: World Lupus Day 
  • May 14-20: National Police Week 
  • May 14-20: Women’s Health Week
  • May 15: International Day of Families
  • May 22-28: Period Poverty Awareness Week
  • May 29: Memorial Day
  • May 31: World No Tobacco Day 

June Cause Events

  • Month of June: LGBT Pride Month   
  • Month of June: Caribbean American Heritage Month
  • Month of June: National Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
  • June 4: National Cancer Survivors Day 
  • June 8: World Oceans Day  
  • June 12-18: Community Health Improvement Week
  • June 12-18: Men’s Health Week
  • June 19: Juneteenth
  • June 19-25: Animal Rights Awareness Week
  • June 21: International Yoga Day 

July Cause Events

July Cause Events

  • July 4: Independence Day (USA)   
  • July 11: World Population Day  
  • July 30: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

August Cause Events

  • Month of August: Black Philanthropy Month
  • August 1: World Lung Cancer Day  
  • August 6: Hiroshima Remembrance Day  
  • August 12: International Youth Day
  • August 17: National Nonprofit Day
  • August 19: World Humanitarian Day
  • August 19: International Homeless Animals  Day

September Cause Events

  • Month of September: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
  • Month of September: Hunger Action Month
  • September 5: International Day of Charity
  • September 8: International Literacy Day 
  • September 10-16: Suicide Prevention Week 
  • September 11: 9/11 Day of Remembrance
  • September 15-October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month
  • September 18-24: Diaper Need Awareness Week
  • September 21: International Peace Day    
  • September 22: Native American Day

October Cause Events

October Cause Events

  • Month of October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  • Month of October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month 
  • Month of October: LGBT History Month
  • October 1-7: Mental Illness Awareness Week  
  • October 11: International Day of the Girl 
  • October 16: World Food Day
  • October 28: Make a Difference Day    

November Cause Events

  • Month of November: Native American Heritage month
  • November 11: Veterans Day
  • November 13–21: National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week 
  • November 28: Giving Tuesday

December Cause Events

  • Month of December: Universal Human Rights Month
  • December 1: World AIDS Day
  • December 3: International Day of People with Disabilities
  • December 5: International Volunteers Day 
  • December 10: Human Rights Day    
  • December 18: International Migrants Day 

2023 Cause Calendar Days by Type of Cause

 

2023 Cause Calendar Days by Type of Cause

Animal Causes

  • June 19-25: Animal Rights Awareness Week  
  • August 19: International Homeless Animals Day

Education Causes

  • January 24: International Day of Education
  • March 2: Read Across America
  • May 8-12: Teacher Appreciation Week
  • September 8: International Literacy Day 

Environmental Causes

  • April 22: Earth Day  
  • June 8: World Oceans Day  
  • July 11: World Population Day  

Family Causes

Family Causes

  • January 1: Global Family Day
  • May 15: International Day of Families

Health Causes

  • Month of February: Children’s Dental Health Month
  • February 4: World Cancer Day 
  • March 19–25: National Poison Prevention Week   
  • April 3-9: National Public Health Week
  • April 7: World Health Day  
  • April 11-17: Black Maternal Health Week
  • May 10: World Lupus Day 
  • May 14-20: Women’s Health Week
  • May 31: World No Tobacco Day 
  • June: National Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
  • June 4: National Cancer Survivors Day 
  • June 12-18: Community Health Improvement Week
  • June 12-18: Men’s Health Week
  • August 1: World Lung Cancer Day 
  • Month of September: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
  • Month of October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  • December 1: World AIDS Day

Human Rights/Social Justice Causes

  • Month of January: Poverty in America Awareness Month
  • January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 
  • January 27: Holocaust Remembrance Day 
  • Month of February: Black History Month
  • Month of April: Child Abuse Prevention Month
  • April 11-17: Black Maternal Health Week
  • Month of May: Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  • May 22-28: Period Poverty Awareness Week
  • Month of June: LGBT Pride Month   
  • Month of June: Caribbean American Heritage Month
  • June 19: Juneteenth
  • July 30: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
  • Month of August: Black Philanthropy Month
  • August 6: Hiroshima Remembrance Day  
  • Month of September: Hunger Action Month
  • September 15-October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month
  • September 18-24: Diaper Need Awareness Week
  • September 22: Native American Day
  • Month of October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month 
  • Month of October: LGBT History Month
  • October 16: World Food Day
  • Month of November: Native American Heritage month
  • November 13–21: National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week 
  • Month of December: Universal Human Rights Month
  • December 3: International Day of People with Disabilities
  • December 10: Human Rights Day    
  • December 18: International Migrants Day 

Mental Health Causes

Mental Health Causes

  • February 20-26: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week   
  • February 24: International Stand Up To Bullying Day
  • April 2: World Autism Awareness Day
  • May: National Mental Health Awareness Month 
  • September 10-16: Suicide Prevention Week 
  • October 1-7: Mental Illness Awareness Week 

Military/Police/Service Causes

  • Month of May: Military Appreciation Month
  • May 14-20: National Police Week 
  • May 29: Memorial Day
  • November 11: Veterans Day

Volunteering/Charity Causes

  • February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day
  • Month of April: National Volunteer Month
  • April 16-22: National Volunteer Week
  • August 17: National Nonprofit Day
  • August 19: World Humanitarian Day
  • September 5: International Day of Charity
  • October 28: Make a Difference Day    
  • November 28: Giving Tuesday
  • December 5: International Volunteers Day 

Women's Causes

Women's Causes

  • January 22: Women’s March 
  • February 11: International Day of Women & Girls in Science
  • Month of March: Women’s History Month
  • March 8: International Women's Day  
  • October 11: International Day of the Girl 

Miscellaneous Causes

  • January 15: World Religion Day
  • June 21: International Yoga Day 
  • July 4: Independence Day (USA)   
  • August 12: International Youth Day
  • September 11: 9/11 Day of Remembrance
  • September 21: International Peace Day   

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Making the Most of Cause Awareness Days for Your Cause Calendar

  • Educate Yourself: Learn more about the cause you're supporting. It's important to have a deep understanding of why it's important and how it affects people in different areas of the world. 
  • Reach Out: Contact people who are involved in the cause or those who could be potential allies. Ask them what they think, and see if there is any way that you can help.  
  • Volunteer: Whether it's volunteering with an organization, helping out at local charities, or simply donating money to a cause - every bit helps!
  • Spread Awareness: Share information about the issues and causes you support on your social media account. Post flyers and host fundraisers in your community - do whatever it takes to raise awareness and get people talking. 
  • Take Action:  Once you've educated yourself and reached out to allies, take action! This could entail anything from writing letters to lawmakers and organizing rallies to hosting events in your community.
  • Celebrate Successes: When you make progress, celebrate! It's important to recognize the hard work that goes into enacting positive change in society. 

This is just a partial list of holidays that you can use to raise awareness and create change. There is an abundance of other holidays and observances throughout the year. For more comprehensive lists, visit the official websites of international organizations, such as the United Nations or World Health Organization. You can also search for local observances in your area or country. Don't underestimate the power of these days! Every small step towards raising awareness has an impact. 

 

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