• One of them was World Teachers’ Day, celebrated on Sunday, October 4, 2025. This day honors teachers worldwide and is co-convened by the International Labour Organization (ILO), UNICEF, and Education International (EI).

The weekend has been eventful, filled with activities that brought life and energy to the days. Yet, amid the buzz, a few important global holidays quietly passed, ones many may not have known about. 

1. World Teachers Day 

One of them was World Teachers’ Day, celebrated on Sunday, October 4, 2025. This day honors teachers worldwide and is co-convened by the International Labour Organization (ILO), UNICEF, and Education International (EI).

It’s a moment to celebrate how teachers are transforming education, while also reflecting on the support they need to fully deploy their talent and rethink the future of the profession. 

This year’s theme, “Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession,” emphasized the power of teamwork among educators, schools, and systems.

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The United Nations acknowledged the day with a message of gratitude: “Thank you to all educators around the world for their unwavering dedication to future generations.”

In Kenya, notable figures joined in the celebration, sharing affirmations on social media. Former Chief Justice (CJ) David Maraga posted, “Teachers play a key role in imparting knowledge, nurturing generations and growing our economy. Happy Teachers’ Day.”

2. World Meningitis Day 

Another significant observance was World Meningitis Day, marked on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

This day aims to raise global awareness about meningitis, its symptoms, and the importance of vaccines. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) describes meningitis as a devastating disease with a high fatality rate and long-term complications.

WHO emphasized that vaccines offer the best protection against bacterial meningitis and outlined goals for defeating the disease by 2030. 

These include eliminating bacterial meningitis epidemics, reducing vaccine-preventable cases by 50% and deaths by 70%, and improving the quality of life for survivors.

So while the weekend may have seemed ordinary, it carried global significance, honoring educators and spotlighting a deadly disease. Now you know.