International & World Days 2026
Explore all international & world days in one place. The list below is sorted by date for 2026 and updates automatically every year, so you always know what is coming next — and can open each day for its history, facts, wishes and quotes.
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World Development Information Day
World Development Information Day on October 24 highlights how information and technology drive development. UN history, SDG links, digital divide and FAQs.
World Polio Day
World Polio Day on October 24 celebrates the global fight to end polio. History, Jonas Salk, eradication timeline, remaining challenges, ways to…
United Nations Day
United Nations Day 24 October 2026 Theme, Activities, Quotes. United Nations Day is an international day that is celebrated all over the…
World Pasta Day
World Pasta Day celebrates with your family and friends and share your feelings with sweet wishes and messages.
International Artist Day
We celebrated International Artist Day on October 25th. As a creative human expression, art contains countless things.
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on October 27 highlights the race to save films, tapes and recordings. History, threats, examples, tips to…
International & World Days in 2026 — Month by Month
February 3
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 14 | Saturday | Valentine's Day | Next: February 14, 2027 |
| February 15 | Sunday | Singles Awareness Day | Next: February 15, 2027 |
| February 27 | Friday | World NGO Day | Next: February 27, 2027 |
March 5
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 3 | Tuesday | Lantern Festival | Next: February 20, 2027 |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Next: March 8, 2027 |
| March 15 | Sunday | World Speech Day | Next: March 15, 2027 |
| March 17 | Tuesday | World Social Work Day | Next: March 16, 2027 |
| March 23 | Monday | World Maths Day | Next: March 23, 2027 |
April 3
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Wednesday | April Fools' Day | Next: April 1, 2027 |
| April 11 | Saturday | National Pet Day | Next: April 11, 2027 |
| April 23 | Thursday | English Language Day | Next: April 23, 2027 |
May 2
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Friday | National Tuba Day | Next: May 7, 2027 |
| May 12 | Tuesday | International Nurses Day | Next: May 12, 2027 |
June 15
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 8 | Monday | National Best Friends Day | Next: June 8, 2027 |
| June 14 | Sunday | World Blood Donor Day | Next: June 14, 2027 |
| June 16 | Tuesday | Day of the African Child | Next: June 16, 2027 |
| June 18 | Thursday | International Picnic Day | Next: June 18, 2027 |
| June 18 | Thursday | International Sushi Day | Next: June 18, 2027 |
| June 19 | Friday | International Box Day | Next: June 19, 2027 |
| June 19 | Friday | Midsummer Eve (Sweden) | Next: June 25, 2027 |
| June 20 | Saturday | World Refugee Day | Next: June 20, 2027 |
| June 21 | Sunday | International Yoga Day | Next: June 21, 2027 |
| June 21 | Sunday | Summer Solstice | Next: June 21, 2027 |
| June 21 | Sunday | World Music Day | Next: June 21, 2027 |
| June 22 | Monday | National Kissing Day | Next: June 22, 2027 |
| June 24 | Wednesday | Midsummer (St John's Day) | Next: June 24, 2027 |
| June 25 | Thursday | Day of Ashura | Next: June 15, 2027 |
| June 30 | Tuesday | World Social Media Day | Next: June 30, 2027 |
July 5
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 3 | Friday | International Plastic Bag Free Day | Next: July 3, 2027 |
| July 11 | Saturday | World Population Day | Next: July 11, 2027 |
| July 12 | Sunday | Orangemen’s Day (The Twelfth) | Next: July 12, 2027 |
| July 13 | Monday | National French Fry Day | Next: July 13, 2027 |
| July 14 | Tuesday | Bastille Day | Next: July 14, 2027 |
August 19
September 14
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2 | Wednesday | World Coconut Day | Next: September 2, 2027 |
| September 8 | Tuesday | World Physical Therapy Day | Next: September 8, 2027 |
| September 9 | Wednesday | International Sudoku Day | Next: September 9, 2027 |
| September 13 | Sunday | International Chocolate Day | Next: September 13, 2027 |
| September 15 | Tuesday | International Day of Democracy | Next: September 15, 2027 |
| September 19 | Saturday | International Talk Like a Pirate Day | Next: September 19, 2027 |
| September 21 | Monday | World Alzheimer's Day | Next: September 21, 2027 |
| September 23 | Wednesday | International Day of Sign Languages | Next: September 23, 2027 |
| September 23 | Wednesday | Redhead Appreciation Day | Next: September 23, 2027 |
| September 27 | Sunday | World Tourism Day | Next: September 27, 2027 |
| September 28 | Monday | World Rabies Day | Next: September 28, 2027 |
| September 29 | Tuesday | World Heart Day | Next: September 29, 2027 |
| September 30 | Wednesday | International Translation Day | Next: September 30, 2027 |
| September 30 | Wednesday | International Podcast Day | Next: September 30, 2027 |