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As an HR leader, proactively managing your department means staying on top of key dates that affect employees, compliance, and overall business operations. From public holidays to awareness days, there’s a lot to track. We’ve put together this comprehensive list of key HR dates to empower you in planning for 2025.
This year, we’ve included some important HR items and milestones you’ll want to put on your calendar. We understand how these tasks seem to pop up faster and faster every year, and we’re here to support and guide you through them.
Heads up—February and September are the busiest months, while July and August have fewer HR activities and are the perfect months to take some time off and refuel.
January January 1 – New Year’s Day
Start the year off with a fresh outlook. This public holiday marks a good time for HR to reset priorities and refresh company policies.
January 15 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (US)
MLK Day is an important holiday for recognizing social justice and equality. Consider organizing diversity and inclusion initiatives or volunteer opportunities for employees.
January 31 – Deadline for Sending W-2 Forms (US)
Ensure all W-2 forms are sent to