Indigenous Literacy Day
Held on the first Wednesday of September to celebrate First Nations stories and languages and raise funds for literacy in remote communities.
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OrganiserIndigenous Literacy Foundation
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation runs the day, with a national online event and fundraising by schools, universities, libraries and workplaces. Money raised supports books and literacy programmes in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 1 September 2027 | Australia | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Wednesday 6 September 2028 | Australia | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Wednesday 5 September 2029 | Australia | Set by a fixed rule |
Where this information comes from
- Southern Cross University: Indigenous Literacy Day (first Wednesday in September)
- Indigenous Literacy Foundation: Indigenous Literacy Day
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