Science Observances

On 27 November 1895, Alfred Nobel signed his will, giving the largest share of his fortune to a series of prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and Peace – the Nobel Prizes.

File this holiday under library related observances. Top shelf just after ISBN Number Day.

Honours the contribution to the field of mathematics made by Srinivasa Ramanujan.

It might sound boring and sciencey - but with a balloon this becomes a hair-raising holiday!

Celebrate Copernicus Day on February 19th, commemorating the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus in 1473.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Science Day in India.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pi Day

National Science Appreciation Day (NSAD) celebrates how science has benefited human outcomes, unleashed human potential, and transformed our quality of life.

DON'T BE AN APRIL FOOL. Be prepared. Back up your files on March 31st.

The Bunsen Burner has been an essential part of science laboratories since the middle of the 19th century.

On April 12th 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth, opening a new chapter of human endeavour in outer space.

On April 12th 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth, opening a new chapter of human endeavour in outer space.

Unlocking Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) continues to prove vital to medical research.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Richter Scale Day

Don't turn your nose up at this day, smell is probably our most under-appreciated sense.

National Space Day, an out-of-this-world celebration and is always celebrated on the first Friday in May.

This day happens twice a year, giving us twice the chance to explore the wonders of the night sky.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Astronaut Day.

Observed on the birthday of Sir Francis Beaufort, who was born on this day in 1774.

Every year National Technology Day highlights the importance of science in the daily lives of Indians.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Metrology  Day

Celebrate World Industrial Design Day and discover how design shapes our world, from innovation to environmental impact.

Meteor showers are some of the best light shows that the solar system puts on for us.

Yellow Pig Day originated in the 1960s when two math students from Princeton spent a long time analysing the number 17.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Moon Day.

World RNA Day is observed to publicize the importance of this molecule in the generation of proteins in the body.

August 18th is National Science Day in Thailand, commemorating King Mongkut's prediction and observation of a total solar eclipse in 1868.

This day happens twice a year, giving us twice the chance to explore the wonders of the night sky.

Join Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October to learn how you can protect your digital life with simple yet powerful security practices.

A day to honor those who work to bring standards and order to our lives.

A celebration organized by the National Park Service to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils.

Participating in this annual event is an important way to be ready to survive the big quake.

Find out the history and background to National Exascale Day

October 23, denoted 10/23 in the US, is recognized by some as Mole Day. It is an informal holiday in honor of the unit among chemists.

National STEM Day celebrates science, technology, engineering, and medicine education within the United States.

This day offers the opportunity to mobilize everyone around the topic of science for peace and development.