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
Women's History Month
Women’s History Month is observed each March in the United States to recognize and celebrate women’s contributions in American history. The observance began as a grassroots effort in Santa Rosa, California. In 1978, community leaders in Santa Rosa launched a local Women’s History Week to align with International Women's Day on March 8. As interest grew nationwide, the recognition expanded throughout the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation acknowledging National Women’s History Week and in 1987, Congress officially designated the entire month of March as Women’s History Month.
The month provides an opportunity to honor the achievements of women past and present, elevate diverse voices, and reflect on continued efforts toward gender equity and inclusion. The 2026 theme is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future” which calls for recognizing and advancing women’s leadership in building sustainable systems that strengthen the economy, communities, and the planet for current and future generations.
Host a panel, webinar, or internal spotlight series celebrating the achievements and contributions of women in your industry or within your organization. This creates a space for learning, reflection, and recognition while inspiring employees and reinforcing your commitment to equity and organizational values.
National Women’s History Museum offers examples of spotlights on prominent women in history.
Employee Appreciation Day
Employee Appreciation Day is observed on the first Friday in March in the U.S. and Canada to recognize the contributions and hard work of employees across organizations. The day was created by Dr. Bob Nelson following the publication of his book 1,001 Ways to Reward Employees, as a reminder for employers to recognize and thank employees for their efforts.
Today, workplaces celebrate Employee Appreciation Day in a variety of ways. Forms of celebration include formal recognition programs, rewards, shout-outs, or events that highlight employee achievements. The goal is to celebrate efforts, strengthen engagement, boost morale, and foster a positive and supportive work environment.
Recognize employees through personalized acknowledgments, team shout-outs, or small gestures like thank-you notes or celebratory events. Use this day as an opportunity to show appreciation and reflect on how recognition can be embedded into ongoing organizational practices and structures. For guidance on doing this effectively, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) provides practical tips.
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a major Islamic festival celebrating the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. Eid al-Fitr translates to ""Festival of Breaking the Fast"" and involves special morning prayers, charity (Zakat al-Fitr), festive meals, family visits, and gift-giving (Eidi). The observance is meant to foster gratitude, spiritual reflection, and community. The exact date depends on the lunar calendar and the sighting of the new moon.
Please note: The exact start date of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the new moon and may vary by community. Eid al-Fitr is projected to start on March 20, 2026 but some communities may begin observance on March 19 or March 21.
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