Celebrate seasonal holidays with St. Jude

Seasonal holidays are a great time to show your support for St. Jude kids and their families. Make a donation, send a card and celebrate holidays, like World Cancer Day, Diwali and Christmas, with St. Jude.

Patient Mila wearing a colorful outfit as she sits and grins — St. Jude patient Mila

Seasonal holidays list

New Year's Day | Jan. 1

Explore these New Year’s resolution ideas to help others and consider giving to the kids of St. Jude this year.
Three Kings Day | Jan. 6

Explore our Three Kings Day celebration ideas and learn how you can support children facing cancer.
National Use Your Gift Card Day | Jan. 18, 2025

You can help the kids of St. Jude when you donate gift cards on National Use Your Gift Card Day.
Lunar New Year | Jan. 29 - Feb. 12, 2025

Send good fortune to the kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with Lunar New Year gifts and donations
Black History Month | February

Learn more about how St. Jude Children's Research Hospital celebrates Black History Month each year.
St. Jude Founder's Day | Feb. 4

Founder's Day is Feb. 4. We celebrate Danny Thomas, founder of St. Jude, and the hospital's opening.
World Cancer Day | Feb. 4

World Cancer Day is an opportunity to raise awareness, fundraise for research and help the kids of St. Jude.
Valentine's Day | Feb. 14

Consider celebrating the holiday of love with a Valentine’s Day donation to help the kids of St. Jude.
International Childhood Cancer Day | Feb. 15

Support St. Jude in treating and researching childhood cancer on International Childhood Cancer Day.
Rare Disease Day | Feb. 28, 2025

Rare Disease Day happens every year on the last day of February. Spread awareness with St. Jude.
Ramadan | Feb. 28 - March 31, 2025

Learn more about how your Ramadan donation helps St. Jude Children's Research Hospital save lives.
Kidney Cancer Awareness Month | March

Kidney Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated annually in March. Learn how you can make a difference.
National Doctors' Day | March 30

Learn more about National Doctors’ Day and how you can celebrate and honor the physicians in your life.
World Health Day | April 7

Learn more about World Health Day, its history and why it matters to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Easter | April 20, 2025

Make a donation to St. Jude this Easter, and help us save the lives of kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
National Cancer Research Month | May

Learn about National Cancer Research Month, and donate to St. Jude to help save the lives of kids with cancer worldwide.
Brain Tumor Awareness Month | May

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Learn how you can support cancer research at St. Jude to cure brain tumors and other deadly childhood diseases.
World Laughter Day | May 4, 2025

Donate to St. Jude in honor of World Laughter Day, and help us help kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Mother's Day | May 11, 2025

Celebrate the moms in your life with thoughtful and meaningful Mother's Day gifts from brands that give back.
National Cancer Survivors Day | June 2

Learn about National Cancer Survivors Day and what you can do to support research at St. Jude.
Father's Day | June 15, 2025

Celebrate the dads in your life with thoughtful and meaningful Father’s Day gifts from brands that give back.
World Sickle Cell Day | June 19

At St. Jude, sickle cell is more than a disease that gets the spotlight for one day — it's a continuous effort to save children around the world.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | September

In September, St. Jude raises awareness of pediatric cancer research. Join us this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
901 Day | Sept. 1

Memphis is our home. St. Jude is proud to be part of the Memphis community. Celebrate 901 Day by donating $9.01 to St. Jude kids.
Hispanic Heritage Month | Sept. 15 - Oct. 15

To mark National Hispanic Heritage Month, St. Jude is honoring Hispanic patients, staff and supporters. Learn more about their impact.
World Lymphoma Awareness Day | Sept. 15

Learn about World Lymphoma Awareness Day and how you can help support the children of St. Jude.
National Children's Health Day | Oct. 6, 2025

National Children's Health Day falls on the first Monday of October. Learn how you can make a difference.
Diwali | Oct. 20, 2025

Participate in Diwali by donating and joining our global philanthropic efforts. Find how your gift can bring hope, healing, and joy to the families of St. Jude during the festival of lights.
National Family Caregiver's Month | November

National Family Caregivers Month is a time to celebrate those providing essential care. Learn how to honor their contributions, including gifts and ideas.
Día de los Muertos | Nov. 1 - 2

During this season of remembrance, make an altar, light a candle and honor their legacy of love, while helping St. Jude bring them home.
Thanksgiving | Nov. 27, 2025

Explore how you can donate to charity through holiday gift giving during St. Jude Thanks and Giving®.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day | Dec. 24 - 25

Patient families share how they spent Christmas at the hospital and ways to brighten the holidays if someone you know is in the hospital too.

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