International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day
Observed byAll UN Member States
Date8 September
Next time8 September 2025 (2025-09-08)
FrequencyAnnual

International Literacy Day is an international observance, celebrated each year on 8 September. It was declared by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at the 14th session of UNESCO's General Conference and celebrated for the first time in 1967. The day aims is to highlight, the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies. Celebrations take place in several countries.

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