Below is just a sampling of April Awareness and Heritage Months 2025. To see the comprehensive list, subscribe to our DEI Calendar.
Looking for April Awareness months 2025? Here’s an overview of the awareness and heritage months in April to help you celebrate inclusion at work.
April is a month rich with diverse awareness and heritage celebrations, offering opportunities to educate, advocate, and celebrate various causes and cultural contributions. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about critical health issues, promoting social justice, and honoring our collective heritage.
In this blog post, we will highlight the key awareness and heritage events taking place in April 2025. These observances are vital in informing the public, fostering inclusivity, and inspiring action towards positive change. For a broader perspective throughout the year, don’t forget to visit our Awareness Months 2025 and Heritage Months 2025 blog posts.
April Awareness Months 2025
Genocide Awareness Month
Genocide refers to the deliberate and systemic destruction or killing of a group of people because of their ethnicity, race, or religion. Learn about genocide throughout history, including in Rwanda, Cambodia, Bosnia, and Armenia, and the Holocaust. Learn what you can do to help those who are victims of these horrific tragedies.
Paralyzed Veterans Awareness Month
This month, learn about the challenges of veterans living with spinal cord injuries or dysfunction. The Paralyzed Veterans of America has 34 chapters across the country that educate the public about its programs, services, and support for injured veterans and their families. Take time to honor those who make these lifelong sacrifices for our country and freedoms daily.
April Heritage Months 2025
Scottish-American Month
This month, learn about the culture and contributions of Scottish Americans to society. Tartan Day is celebrated on April 6th to remember the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320, which granted Scotland independence from England. Highland games are enjoyed this month, including the hammer throw, tug-of-war, and caber toss. April is a time to learn about the impact that Scottish culture has had on America. Learn about their rich traditions to promote acceptance of all heritages in society.
National Arab American Month
This month, recognize the contributions of nearly 3.5 million Arab Americans to all aspects of American culture. It is also a time to raise awareness about anti-Arab bigotry and how to eradicate it. Focus on challenging stereotypes and prejudices in the workplace and beyond this month.
Learn More About Heritage and Awareness Months
By learning about April awareness months, you help create a more accepting world of various cultures, races, religions, and gender identities. Learn more about other important DEI holidays, religious festivals, high holy days, and heritage months on our Diversity Calendar 2025 and Interfaith Calendar 2025. You can subscribe to our online Diversity Calendar, a powerful resource for any business or organization for respectful scheduling and a better understanding of their staff.