National Week of Deaf People
A September week hosted by Deaf Australia celebrating Deaf communities, Auslan, Deaf culture and history.
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OrganiserDeaf Australia
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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
Deaf Australia hosts the week in line with the World Federation of the Deaf's International Week of Deaf People and International Day of Sign Languages, which are tied to the federation's founding on 23 September 1951. In 2026 it ran from 21 to 27 September.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 20 to 26 September 2027 | Australia | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 18 to 24 September 2028 | Australia | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 17 to 23 September 2029 | Australia | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
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