HR Calendar 2022

Introduction
After a challenging 18 months, not much hasn’t changed about the way we
work. Companies had to navigate reopening policies, hybrid work, turnover,
and an unprecedented demand for talent. Why can’t HR teams have a
predictable new year for once?

While you can’t see the future, you can plan for it. In this calendar, we’ll
highlight important dates for HR professionals to have on their radar, from
meaningful DEIB holidays like Juneteenth to lighthearted workplace
celebrations like Trivia Day. And because we know your job description likely
extends to compliance as well, we’ve included bank holidays and reporting
deadlines, too.

Lastly, you’ll find helpful People strategy tips for every month. Some are
complemented by data-driven insights from the Lattice Advisory Services
(LAS) team, a group of HR experts that advise our clients on best practices,
industry benchmarks, and more.

Have an happy, safe, and productive new year!

Lattice
This month:
National Mentoring Month

January
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
New Year’s Day
(Bank Holiday)

2 3 4 5 6 7 8
National Trivia
Day

9 10 11 12 13 14 15
National Bagel
Day

16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Martin Luther International
King Jr. Day Sweatpants Day
(Bank Holiday)

23 24 25 26 27 28 29
International Data Privacy
Day of Education
Day

30 31 LAS Tip:
Deadline to give
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This month:
Black History Month

February
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
Lunar New Year Groundhog Day Rosa Parks Day
(Year of the
Tiger)

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Super Bowl Valentine’s Day Random Act of
Sunday
Kindness Day

20 21 22 23 24 25 26
World Day of President’s Day
Social Justice
(Bank Holiday)

27 28

LAS Tip:
When it comes to feedback and praise, you get what you give. Lattice
data shows that there’s a 2-to-3 ratio of feedback givers versus getters.
On Random Act of Kindness Day, encourage your team to recognize
their peers for going above and beyond.
This month:
Women’s History Month

National Disabilities Month

March
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
Mardi Gras Deadline to file Employee
OSHA Form Appreciation
300A Day

6 7 8 9 10 11 12
International
Women's Day

13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Daylight Savings Pi Day St. Patrick’s Day Holi
Time begins

20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Spring begins

27 28 29 30 31
César Chávez
Day

Deadline to file
Form EEO-1

Tip:
Working women were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Along with
unconscious bias training and inclusive benefits, employee resource groups
(ERGs) provide women and underrepresented groups with valuable community
support and the power to drive DEIB initiatives.
This month:
Earth Month

National Volunteer Month

April
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
April Fools Day Ramadan starts

3 4 5 6 7 8 9
World Health
Day

10 11 12 13 14 15 16
National Siblings National Pet Day
Tax Day

Day
Passover begins

17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Easter Earth Day

Passover ends

24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Administrative Deadline to file
Professionals IRS Form 941 for
Day Q1 2022

Tip:
With lighthearted holidays like April Fools and National Pet Day, this is a great
month for team-building activities — even if your company is partially or fully
remote. If you’re looking for inspiration, here are creative ideas ranging from
virtual game nights to “paint and sip” happy hours.
This month:
Mental Health Month

Asian American and South Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month

May
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
May Day
Eid ul Fitr Teacher’s Day
Star Wars Day
Cinco de Mayo

8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Mother’s Day

15 16 17 18 19 20 21
World Baking
Day

22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Take Your Kids to
Work Day

29 30 31
Arbor Day Memorial Day
(Bank Holiday)

Tip:
May is Mental Health Month, and with summer right around the corner, it’s a
good time to remind employees that disconnecting from work is not only
important, but necessary. Encourage employees to take time off, and remember
to lead by example.
This month:
LGBTQ Pride Month

June
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11
World National Best
Environment Friend Day
Day;

Doughnut Day

12 13 14 15 16 17 18
National
Children’s Day

19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Juneteenth

World Refugee Summer begins

Public Service
Day
Day
Father’s Day

26 27 28 29 30
International
Pride Day

LAS Tip:
Over a third of employees feel that colleagues are the most important
sources of feedback during performance evaluations. Consider
expanding the scope of your semi-annual review cycle by adopting a
360-degree performance review model.
July

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Independence World Chocolate Eid al-Adha

Day (Bank Day

Holiday)

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

National Ice

Cream Day

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

International National Intern International

Self-Care Day

Day

Friendship Day

Parents’ Day Al-Hijra

31
LAS Tip:
Deadline to file
Goal setting is most successful when managers and direct reports stay
IRS Form 941 for

Q2 2022 aligned throughout the year. According to Lattice data, regular goal

refreshes and check-ins during one-on-ones can help boost employees’

confidence in their ability to achieve their goals.

This month:
Black Business Month

National Wellness Month

August
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
National
Chocolate Chip
Cookie Day

7 8 9 10 11 12 13
International Cat Book Lovers Day
Left-Handers
Day
Day

14 15 16 17 18 19 20
National World
Financial Photography
Awareness Day Day

21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Senior Citizens Women’s
Day Equality Day

International
Dog Day

28 29 30 31

Tip:
If you’re looking to build your professional network or need a second opinion, HR
communities are a great place to turn. Join Resources for Humans, Lattice’s free
Slack community of 13,000+ HR leaders. RfH is designed to help HR professionals
connect, share advice, and ask questions.
This month:
Hispanic Heritage Month

September
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Labor Day (Bank National 401(k)
Holiday) Day

11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Patriot Day

Grandparents’
Day

18 19 20 21 22 23 24
International Fall begins
Equal Pay Day

25 26 27 28 29 30
Rosh Hashanah HR Appreciation National Voter International
begins
Day
Registration Day Podcast Day

Tip:
If you’re planning to implement new HR software, there’s a good chance you
have your eyes set on January 1. Start your search in September so you have
ample time to review your options, get budget approval, and go through
implementation. Here’s a checklist to get you started.
This month:
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Global Diversity Awareness Month

National Learning and Development Month

October
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
International
Coffee Day

2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Yom Kippur
World Teachers’ Start of National
Day Work Life Week

9 10 11 12 13 14 15
World Mental National Dessert
Health Day

Day
Indigenous
Peoples Day
(Bank Holiday)

16 17 18 19 20 21 22
National Boss’s
Day

23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Diwali/Deepavali National National First
Mentoring Day Responders Day

30 31 LAS Tip:
Halloween

A s usinesses egin the process of year end planning it’s a good time
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This month:
National Native American Heritage Month

National Career Development Month

November
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
National Stress
Awareness Day

6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Daylight Savings World Freedom Veterans Day
Time ends
Day
(Bank Holiday)

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Thanksgiving Black Friday
Day (Bank
Holiday)

27 28 29 30
Cyber Monday Giving Tuesday

Tip:
The holidays are in full swing. If you're looking for festive and meaningful ways to
celebrate, be sure to include remote and hybrid workers in your plans. Virtual gift
exchanges, gingerbread bake-offs, and volunteering initiatives like Giving
Tuesday are great ways to spread cheer wherever employees are.
This month:
Universal Human Rights Month

December
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
International
Day for People
with Disabilities

4 5 6 7 8 9 10
International Human Rights
Volunteer Day
Day

11 12 13 14 15 16 17
National Ugly
Sweater Day

18 19 20 21 22 23 24
International Winter begins Christmas Eve
Migrants Day

Hanukkah
begins

25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Christmas (Bank Hanukkah ends

New Year’s Eve

Holiday
observed on Kwanzaa begins

Monday)

Tip:
With the year nearly over, December is a great time for employees to take stock
and reflect on the progress of their growth plans. Were they able to accomplish
what they set out to do? Encourage managers and direct reports to discuss their
development and growth plans in an upcoming one-on-one.
About Lattice
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