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International Customs Day is on Monday, 26 January 2026. Observed annually to celebrate the first session of the (CCC) in 1953 and the vital role of customs in maintaining global trade and border security. History of the day World Customs Organization (WCO) initiated the day in 1983 to celebrate the inaugural session of the Customs Cooperation Council in 1953. The day …

The 14th observation of World Humanitarian Day is on Wednesday, 19th August 2025 to commemorate the work of all Humanitarian workers who lost lives in the course of their work. This day also pays tribute to the people who are working for the welfare of humanity. Meanings of Humanitarian Day World Humanitarian Day means a universally acknowledged day in a …

World Meteorological Day 2026 is on Monday, March 23, 2026. This special day is observed on every 23rd March for the commemoration of the date in 1950 when the Convention which established the World Meteorological Organization came into force. This year too the celebrations of World Meteorological Day are on the same date of 23rd March. Description UN Resolution A/RES/531(VI) establishes …

World Leprosy Day is on Sunday, January 26, 2026. The day coincides with Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary, who served leprosy patients tirelessly. We celebrate the day annually to increase public awareness and draw their attention toward infected persons. What is leprosy? Leprosy is caused by slow-growing bacteria known as Mycobacterium leprae. This infectious disease affects the skin, nerves, eyes, and …

International Migrants Day is on Thursday, 18th December 2026. The U.N.’s General Assembly proclaimed 18th December as an International day on 4th December 2000. Theme of the Day “It Takes A Community” is this year’s theme. The idea reminds us of our common humanity, independence, and the unique contributions we all have made to our shared communities. It calls for an …

International Friendship Day 2026 Date International Friendship Day 2026 is on Thursday, 30th July 2026. Happy Friendship Day or Friend’s Day is celebrated every year by the United Nations (UN) on the 30th of  July, while some countries celebrate this day as National Friendship Day on some other dates. International Day of Friendship is a United Nations(UN) observance and not …

World Tuna Day 2026 is being celebrated on Saturday, 2 May 2026. Tuna Day does not provoke eating more tuna fish, rather alluring attention to this valuable species threatened by a stunning demand for their meat, mostly in the form of canned tuna and sushi (a dish of tuna fish in Japan). The global decline in tuna stocks is a …

World Environment Day 2026 is on Friday, 5 June 2026. The United Nations proclaimed 5 June of every year as World Environment Day in 1972. World Environment Day Theme Theme 2020 for World Environment Day is “Time for Nature”. This theme of World Environment Day clearly reveals the purpose of designating this day as it clearly suggests that “Nature” is …

International Mother Language Day 2026 is on Saturday, 21st February. Every 21st February is observed as International Mother Language Day on the proclamation of UNESCO on November 17, 1999, and firstly was celebrated on February  21, 2000. Theme The theme of the International Mother Language Day 2026 is, “Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and opportunities” this theme identifies that …

International Day of Human Fraternity 2026 is on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. This year, it is the 2nd time in history that the world will observe this day beginning in 2021. Fraternity Meanings Fraternity means brotherhood or a belief in co-existence. Thus, all the member states of the UN are directed by the largest intergovernmental organization (United Nations) to observe …