June 2025 Diversity and Inclusion Calendar: Key Dates
June DEI calendar: inclusive observances for employers
From Pride to Juneteenth, June is a powerful month for visibility, reflection, and inclusion. Use this guide to plan observances that educate, uplift, and show your team what belonging looks like in action.
Pride Month - June 1–30
Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community’s right to live and love freely. It honors the history of LGBTQ+ activism and the ongoing fight for equity.
This month is about more than rainbows. It’s a chance to champion authenticity, respect, and inclusion in the workplace.
National Indigenous History Month June 1 - 30
National Indigenous History Month is a time to honor the contributions, cultures, and voices of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
It’s also an opportunity for organizations to support reconciliation and promote awareness.
National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) marks the summer solstice and is a time to learn directly from Indigenous communities.
Shavuot - June 1
Shavuot commemorates the giving of the Torah in Jewish tradition.
At work:
Respect dietary restrictions (some Jewish individuals keep Kosher)
Offer both dairy and dairy-free meal options if catering
Share resources or videos to foster awareness
Eid al-Adha Evening of Fri, Jun 6, 2025 – Tue, Jun 10, 2025
Eid al-Adha, or the “Festival of Sacrifice,” commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to God and marks the end of Hajj.
Inclusive tips for the workplace:
Offer flexible scheduling for prayer and family gatherings
Provide a private space for prayer
Share an educational message about the meaning of Eid
Hajj
Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and a major pilgrimage that draws millions to Mecca each year.
At work, you can:
Acknowledge employees who may be participating or observing from afar
Educate your team about the spiritual significance of the pilgrimage
Ensure Muslim employees feel supported and included during this time
Father’s Day - June 15
Father’s Day is a moment to celebrate and support all kinds of caregivers.
Why it matters at work:
Revisit your parental leave policies — are they inclusive of all fathers and gender identities?
Use affirming, non-binary language in your messaging
Acknowledge the broad spectrum of fatherhood and caregiving
Juneteenth - June 19
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned of their freedom.
Ways to observe at work:
Invite a speaker with expertise in Black history or civil rights
Host a team workshop focused on racial justice
Screen a powerful film followed by a group discussion
Suggested films: 13th, Moonlight, Hidden Figures, The Color Purple
World Refugee Day - June 20
World Refugee Day raises awareness about the experiences of refugees around the world and the importance of protection and inclusion.
Workplace ideas:
Share educational resources on global refugee issues
Highlight refugee-led organizations
Offer volunteer or donation opportunities
Summer Solstice - June 20
The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year and holds cultural significance across many Indigenous, Wiccan, and global communities.
While not a formal DEI observance, it's a chance to:
Celebrate global traditions tied to nature and renewal
Host a lunch outdoors or share stories around cultural summer solstice traditions
Muharram (Date varies)
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and one of the holiest months in Islam.
Did you know?
The Islamic lunar calendar is about 10–12 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar
Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, is especially important in many Muslim traditions
At work, simply acknowledging the start of Muharram shows respect and awareness.
Keep building inclusive habits year-round
June is filled with moments to honor diverse identities, histories, and cultures — but the work doesn’t stop there. Use these observances to spark action, learning, and deeper understanding in your workplace.
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