8 January, 2026
Get ready to mark your calendars with important STEM dates in 2026!
Get ready to mark your calendars with important STEM and technology awareness days in 2026! From celebrating scientific breakthroughs and environmental issues to exploring digital innovation, cybersecurity and social impact, these moments help shine a spotlight on the ideas shaping our world.
Bookmark this list of key dates to stay on top of all things related to science, maths, technology, digital skills and the ideas shaping our world in 2026.
January
24/01: International Day of Education
28/01: Data Privacy & Protection Day
February
02/02: World Wetlands Day
04/02: World Cancer Day
11/02: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
March
03/03: World Wildlife Day
08/03: International Women’s Day
14/03: π (Pi) Day + International Day of Mathematics
20/03: International Day of Happiness
22/03: World Water Day
24/03: World Meteorological Day
28/03: Earth Hour
25/03: World Maths Day
31/03: World Backup Day (tech security and data resilience)
April
07/04: World Health Day
21/04: World Creativity & Innovation Day
22/04: Earth Day
25/04: International Astronomy Day
May
03/05: Wild Koala Day
04/05: Star Wars Day
12/05: International Women in Mathematics Day
16/05: Endangered Species Day
17/05: World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
20/05: World Metrology Day
22/05: International Day for Biological Diversity
June
05/06: World Environment Day
08/06: World Ocean Day
23/06: International Passwordless Day
July
20/07: International Moon Day
26/07: QUT Open Day
August
05/08: QTAC applications open
09/08: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
08-16/08: National Science Week
19/08: World Humanitarian Day
September
07/09: National Threatened Species Day
22/09: World Car-Free Day
October
04-10/10: World Space Week
10/10: International Astronomy Day
05/10: World Teachers’ Day
09/10: Ada Lovelace Day
13-19/10: Earth Science Week
November
8/11: International STEM Day
10/11: World Science Day for Peace & Development
18/11: International Day of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM
30/11: National Computer Security Day
December
04/12: World Wildlife Conservation Day
05/12: World Soil Day
14/12: Energy Conservation Day