To help lawyers recognize and honour the diverse beliefs and observances of their clients, while raising awareness for equity-deserving communities, the NSBS provides a monthly list of days of cultural, religious, and historical significance to support the diverse community of Nova Scotia.
Here is a list of some upcoming days of significance for the month of April, along with links to learn more about each day:
- April: Arab Heritage Month
- April: Sikh Heritage Month
- April: Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation, and Prevention Month
- April 1st – April 9th: Passover
- April 2nd: World Autism Awareness Day
- April 3rd: Good Friday
- April 5th: Easter
- April 6th: Int’l Asexuality Day
- April 7th: National Caregiver Day
- April 8th: Birth Day of the Buddha
- April 12th: Orthodox Easter
- April 20th: Journey to Freedom Day
- April 21st: First Day of Ridvan
- April 28th: Day of Mourning / World Day of Health and Safety at Work
For further days of significance, consider reviewing the CCDI Diversity Calendar 2026.