World Sparrow Day
Held on 20 March to raise awareness of the house sparrow and other common birds and the threats they face in towns and cities.
- UK
- USA (not marked)
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserNature Forever Society
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2010
About the day
World Sparrow Day was launched in 2010 by the Nature Forever Society of India and the Eco-Sys Action Foundation. It encourages people to notice and protect common birds, and it is now marked in many countries.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 20 March 2027 | International, UK | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Monday 20 March 2028 | International, UK | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Tuesday 20 March 2029 | International, UK | Same date every year |
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