International Day of Human Space Flight
The International Day of Human Space Flight on 12 April marks Yuri Gagarin's 1961 flight, the first by a human in space.
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2011
About the day
The UN General Assembly declared the day in April 2011. It celebrates the start of the space age and the role of space science in sustainable development, and supports the peaceful use of outer space.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 12 April 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 12 April 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 12 April 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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