International Day of Sign Languages
Established by the UN, it is an opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users.
Languages
September 2024
European Day of Languages
A day to celebrate the more than 6000 languages in the world and to encourage language learning throughout Europe
International Translation Day
Established by the UN, this day celebrates the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator, who is considered the patron saint of translators and pays tribute to the work of language professionals, who help bring nations together, facilitating dialogue and understanding and contributing to world peace and security
October 2024
Hangul Day (South Korea)
Hangul day in South Korea, also known as Korean Alphabet Day, is a national commemorative day marking the invention and proclamation of Hangul, the alphabet of the Korean language. The language was created by the 15th-Century Korean monarch, Sejong the Great, and his achievement and excellence is commemorated on this day. Citizens display and wave the Korean national flag to ...
November 2024
UN Romani Language Day
Established in 2015 by UNESCO, Romani Language Day promotes the preservation of Romani language and culture.The day aims to improve the well-being of Romani people and recognises the importance of all languages for strengthening diversity in all societies. Cultural rapprochement is fostered on this day, furthering the development and research of Romani language in Member states.
December 2024
UN Arabic Language Day
Created by UNESCO in 2010 to celebrate the Arabic language, following a decision to create a world day for each of the six official UN languages (Spanish, French, English, Chinese, Russian and Arabic). The purpose of the world day is to raise awareness among Member States and the agencies and staff of the UN system of the history of the ...
February 2025
International Mother Language Day
Created by the UN in 1999, Mother Language Day is designated to celebrate multilingual and multicultural societies and the role of language, transmitting and preserving traditional knowledge. Every two weeks a language disappears, and an estimated 43% of the 6000 languages spoken in the world are endangered.
March 2025
UN French Language Day
UN French Language Day, observed annually on March 20th, is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the French language’s richness, diversity, and cultural significance. As one of the six official languages of the United Nations, French plays a crucial role in facilitating international communication, diplomacy, and cooperation. On this day, various events and activities are organized worldwide to raise awareness about ...
August 2025
Romanian Language Day
Romanian Language Day is celebrated every year on August 31st in Romania and Moldova. The holiday was first proposed in 2011, when MPs of the Romanian Parliament from all political parties submitted a request to the Senate to make 31 August the “Romanian Language Day”. The holiday celebrates the Romanian language, which is a Romance language and part of the ...
February 2026
International Mother Language Day
Created by the UN in 1999, Mother Language Day is designated to celebrate multilingual and multicultural societies and the role of language, transmitting and preserving traditional knowledge. Every two weeks a language disappears, and an estimated 43% of the 6000 languages spoken in the world are endangered.
March 2026
UN French Language Day
UN French Language Day, observed annually on March 20th, is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the French language’s richness, diversity, and cultural significance. As one of the six official languages of the United Nations, French plays a crucial role in facilitating international communication, diplomacy, and cooperation. On this day, various events and activities are organized worldwide to raise awareness about ...
August 2026
Romanian Language Day
Romanian Language Day is celebrated every year on August 31st in Romania and Moldova. The holiday was first proposed in 2011, when MPs of the Romanian Parliament from all political parties submitted a request to the Senate to make 31 August the “Romanian Language Day”. The holiday celebrates the Romanian language, which is a Romance language and part of the ...
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