Holistic’s Cultural Calendar
Holistic’s Cultural Calendar was created in an effort to raise awareness for cultural celebrations and recognize the individuals whose identities are tied to these important observances, especially those who belong to underrepresented communities.
For each of the events listed on the calendar, you will also find suggestions for ways that your organization can actively make an impact and foster inclusion throughout the month. Whether this means trying a new cuisine, pledging a donation as a company, or facilitating discussions, we hope you will be able to learn and partake in new events and affinity months! Keep in mind dates and observances when you are scheduling meetings and other team events; you never know what one of your coworkers may observe.
Each event on our calendar will have an action item or two for ways that you can foster inclusion or make an impact.
Don’t see an event? Send us a message at operations@holisticindex.com.
Want to subscribe to our calendar?
Our Cultural Calendar is also available as a calendar overlay — meaning that you can subscribe to our calendar and use it as an add-on to your personal or work calendar — making it even easier to have more information, facts, and actionable items for each day of significance.
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To subscribe, you can simply click the blue “subscribe” button on the calendar above or click this link which will automatically take you to your google calendar app.
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If you are on a .ics calendar or using a Microsoft calendar, copy and paste the feed URL into your calendar app (this calendar will update periodically based on your platform's refresh schedule):
webcal://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_c5273be1b47123b02091c1e244dcc655e253a3d7be12228db088cd01bc0457e9%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
Highlights of the Month
Black History Month
Black History Month is a nationally recognized observance honoring the history, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans. It originated in 1926 when historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week to ensure Black history was studied, taught, and recognized as a core part of the American story. It expanded to a month long observance in 1976. Black History Month serves as a time for education, reflection, and engagement with the people, movements, and moments that have shaped the Black experience in the U.S. and beyond. In 2026, the theme “A Century of Black History Commemorations” marks 100 years since the first organized Black history observance and invites us to reflect on how these commemorations have shaped awareness, education, and understanding of Black experiences. To learn more about the 2026 theme, check out the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH).
Recognize and honor Black history by sharing educational resources, hosting panels, or spotlighting employee stories. Use the Black History Month Media Toolkit from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History to support learning and engagement.
Rosa Parks Day /
Transit Equity Day
Rosa Parks Day / Transit Equity Day honors the legacy of Rosa Parks and her pivotal role in the civil rights movement. Commemorated on her birthday, this day highlights the ongoing importance of equitable, accessible, and safe public transit as a vital component of social and economic inclusion. Its a day that encourages reflection on how communities can continue to advance transit equity for all.
Honor Rosa Parks’ legacy and advance transit equity by exploring resources from the National Center for Transit Research Archive, which provides research and tools on equitable and accessible transportation planning. Use these insights to inform internal initiatives or employee learning opportunities.
Ramadan Begins
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and holds immense spiritual significance for Muslims around the world. It is a period dedicated to fasting, prayer, reflection, and community bonding.
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, refraining from consuming food and drink. This fast, known as Sawm, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is observed to cultivate self-discipline, empathy for the less fortunate, and spiritual growth. The pre-dawn meal before the fast begins is called Suhoor, and the evening meal to break the fast is known as Iftar.
Please note: the exact start date of Ramadan is determined by the sighting of the moon and may vary by community.
“We must stand together united in solidarity against the targeting, demonization, and vilification of any group of people.”
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