Start of the Rotary Year Now
New club officers take office and the incoming president's theme begins. A month for planning the year's projects and committees.
Rotary Monthly Themes
Rotary gives each month of the Rotary year to an area of service, so clubs around the world work on the same causes at the same time.
This month · July
Start of the Rotary Year
New club officers take office and the incoming president's theme begins. A month for planning the year's projects and committees.
The Rotary Year, Month by Month
July to June, as the Rotary year runs.
Membership and New Club Development
Clubs focus on welcoming new members, reconnecting with those who have drifted away, and starting new clubs where Rotary is not yet present.
Read moreBasic Education and Literacy
Supporting schools, adult literacy, teacher training and access to learning — one of Rotary's seven areas of focus.
Economic and Community Development
Helping communities grow their own livelihoods through vocational training, small enterprise support and access to financial services.
The Rotary Foundation
Marking the work of Rotary's charitable arm, which turns members' contributions into global grants, scholarships and peace fellowships.
Disease Prevention and Treatment
Medical camps, health screening, immunisation and awareness — bringing care within reach of people who would otherwise go without.
Vocational Service
Putting professional skills to work in service, and upholding high ethical standards in business and the professions.
Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention
Rotary's anniversary month — the first club met on 23 February 1905. Clubs mark it by supporting understanding between communities.
Read moreWater, Sanitation and Hygiene
Clean drinking water, working toilets and hygiene education — the foundation of health in any community.
Maternal and Child Health
Nutrition, antenatal care and immunisation, so that mothers and young children come through the most vulnerable years safely.
Youth Service
Rotaract, Interact, RYLA, youth exchange and scholarships — Rotary's programmes for young people and future leaders.
Rotary Fellowships
Celebrating the friendships that hold Rotary together, and closing the Rotary year before new officers take over on 1 July.
Dates worth marking
- 1 July — the Rotary year begins and new officers take charge.
- 23 February — Rotary's anniversary; the first club met in Chicago in 1905.
- 24 October — World Polio Day.
- 30 June — the Rotary year ends.
Rotary's official calendar is published in the My Rotary member area. This list was checked against public Rotary sources on 22 July 2026.