## Workplace Events for 2022 🗓 We have compiled a list of the major employee events and monthly themes to be aware of for all of 2022! [Add our Public Google calendar here.](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y19rdXQyOTE0a2c1NGU1amUwdWVuamhtb3NlY0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t) At Epoch it has been so inspiring to see all the companies we work with continue to support their employees in meaningful ways both virtually and in-person. At the end of the day, showing up for each other and making space for ourselves is something we hope is top of mind for you and your employees and continues to be moving forward. For this new year, we wish you all a healthy, safe, and incredible year to come filled with tremendous opportunities for growth and good. Starting off the 2022 new year on the right foot; major internal events for this month should revolve around employee wellness and mentoring. Planning events around health and wellness, as well as looking into opportunities to help those around you through volunteering or mentorship experiences fall in line with getting employees back to work in a good headspace. ### Month Themes: Employee Wellness, National Mentoring Month **January 1**- New Year’s Day **January 10** - Clean Off Your Desk Day **January 17**- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day [View more info on January 2022 events here!](/content/blog/january-events-2022/index.html) Since February is Black History Month, you can use this time to educate employees and come together with your ERGs to provide resources and support on this topic. Evaluate DEI efforts within your company’s workplace to find areas of improvement in order to foster a greater sense of inclusivity for all. This ties into the other theme of focusing on human relations this month to ensure employees can bring their full selves to work and be productive. Gather feedback and suggestions from employees on how they could be even more successful in the workplace. ### Month Themes: Black History, Human Relations, Love **February 1**- Chinese New Year **February 2** - International Crêpe Day **February 2**- Groundhog Day **February 4** - World Cancer Day **February 4** - Thank Your Mail Delivery Person Day **February 9** - National Pizza Day **February 13**- Super Bowl Day **February 14** - Valentine’s Day **February 17** - Random Acts of Kindness Day **February 20** - World Day of Social Justice **February 21**- Family Day (Canada) **February 21**- President’s Day (US) **February 24** - Tortilla Chip Day **February 26** - International Pistachio Day [View more info on February 2022 events here!](/content/blog/february-events-2022/index.html) March is the opportunity to celebrate all the amazing women on your team and empower them to continue to reach their full potential in their roles. Efforts can be put into planning events or webinars to educate the team on Women’s history and gender equality in the workplace as well as celebrate the achievements of women on your team. ### Month Themes: Women’s History, Gender Equality **March 1** - Mardi Gras **March 4**- Employee Appreciation Day **March 8**- International Women’s Day **March 14** - Pi Day **March 17** - St. Patrick’s Day **March 20** - First Day of Spring **March 20** - International Day of Happiness **March 23** - National Puppy Day **March 23** - International Data Center Day **March 25** - World Waffle Day **March 31**- International Transgender Day of Visibility [View more info on March 2022 events here!](/content/blog/month-of-events-march-2022/index.html) This month’s focus will bring everyone down to earth by planning events and environmental initiatives to give back to our planet and each other. Find some opportunities that will bring employees outside to feel reconnected and refreshed. It is also the perfect time to involve employees in volunteering initiatives and virtual social impact activities to inspire them to help out others within their communities. ### Month Themes: Earth, Celebrate Diversity, National Volunteer Month, Stress Awareness **April 1** - April Fool’s Day **April 1** - Walk to Work Day **April 2**- Equal Pay Day **April 2** - World Autism Awareness Day **April 7**- World Health Day **April 8** - National Day of Silence (LGBTQIAA+) **April 10**- National Siblings Day **April 12**- Grilled Cheese Day **April 19**- Wear Your Pyjamas to Work Day **April 18-22**- National Volunteer Week **April 22** - Earth Day **April 27** - Administrative Professionals Day **April 28** - Take your kids to work day (US) [View more info on April 2022 events here!](/content/blog/month-of-events-april-2022/index.html) Employee well-being should always be top of mind. May is a very important month to bring light to mental health and the resources and support available to employees. Offer webinars or live chats to start the conversation, and improve internal communication surrounding this topic are primary steps to creating an inclusive culture. Stress-relieving events can also tie in with mental health by giving employees an opportunity to take a break and clear their minds. ### Month Themes: Mental Health, AAPI (Asian Pacific American Heritage) **May 1** - National Infertility Survival Day **May 4** - Star Wars Day **May 5** - Cinco de Mayo **May 8** - Mother’s Day **May 17** - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia **May 17** - Internet Day **May 20** - Bike to Work Day **May 21** - World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development **May 23**- Victoria Day (Canada) **May 28** - Hamburger Day **May 30** - Memorial Day (US) This month, employee activities and engagement events can be centered around celebrating pride and members of, as well as allies of the LGBTQ+ community. Love is love and employees should feel empowered to be true to themselves in the workplace with full acceptance. Creating an inclusive company culture and one where all employees feel they belong, is the ultimate goal. Creating fitting events for all employees, with DEI in mind, will surely help achieve that goal. ### Month Themes: Pride **June 1** - Pride Month **June 12** - Race Unity Day **June 12** - Loving Day **June 12** - Children’s Day **June 18** - National Picnic Day **June 18 or 19** - Juneteenth (depending on State) **June 19** - Father’s Day **June 21** - International Day of Yoga **June 21** - National Indigenous Peoples Day **June 22** - First Day of Summer **June 24** - Take Your Dog to Work Day September is a busy time for working parents with children going back to school. This gives the perfect opportunity for L&D activities regarding a work-life balance and time management. There is also the opportunity to tie in employee engagement activities with local charities and celebrate Hispanic heritage amongst the team. ### Month Themes: Hispanic Heritage, National Guide Dog Month, Back to School **September 5** - International Charity Day **September 5** - Labor Day **September 16** - National Working Parents Day **September 21** - International Day of Peace **September 22** - First Day of Fall **September 27** - World Tourism Day October brings the opportunity to bring awareness to breast cancer and plan creative events to raise money to support this cause. It is also LGBTQ+ history month where ERGs can come together and plan L&D activities and engaging events to bring light to all the related civil rights movements. It’s a time of celebration and coming together as a community. ### Month Themes: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, LGBTQ History Month, National Work and Family Month **October 1** - International Coffee Day **October 2** - International Day of Nonviolence **October 10** - World Mental Health Day **October 10** - Thanksgiving (Canada) **October 11** - National Coming Out Day **October 15** - White Cane Safety Day (Blind Awareness) **October 16** - World Food Day **October 16** - Boss’s Day **October 20** - Spirit Day (LGBTQIAA+ anti-bullying) **October 31** - Halloween November is the month to plan employee events to celebrate the various cultures of your team members. Use this opportunity to partner with ERGs to create learning opportunities and cultural celebrations to celebrate diversity in the workplace. This is also the month of Movember so many companies run activities and events to raise money for men’s health issues like prostate cancer. ### Month Themes: Movember, National Native American **November 9** - World Freedom Day **November 11** - Remembrance Day & Veterans Day **November 13** - World Kindness Day **November 15** - Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day **November 20** - Transgender Day of Remembrance **November 24** - Thanksgiving (US) **November 25** - Native American Heritage Day **November 29** - Giving Tuesday As the end of the year approaches, it is the perfect time to relive all the individual and collective goals that were achieved amongst the team. The year starts to wind down for the holiday season and employee celebration events are in full swing to show appreciation towards all employees and a successful year. This is also the perfect opportunity to collect employee feedback to help the planning process for the new year in order to improve the employee experience and workplace culture. ### Month Themes: Universal Human Rights Month **December 1** - World AIDS Day **December 3** - International Day for People with Disabilities **December 5** - International Volunteer Day **December 10** - International Human Rights Day **December 21** - First Day of Winter **December 31** - New Year’s Eve *Please note this calendar does not include any religious holidays.