Freedom to Read Week
Freedom to Read Week, held in late February, asks Canadians to think about intellectual freedom and challenges to books and magazines.
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Last checked20 October 2026
First held1984
About the day
The week was founded in 1984. Since 2024 it has been led by Library and Archives Canada, the Canadian Urban Libraries Council and the Ontario Library Association with the Book and Periodical Council. The 2026 week ran from 22 to 28 February.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 28 February to 6 March 2027 | Canada | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 27 February to 4 March 2028 | Canada | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 25 February to 3 March 2029 | Canada | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
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