Gulf Children’s Day
Gulf Children's Day is marked by the GCC countries on 15 January each year, recognising work on children's care, health and education.
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- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- UAE and Gulf
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About the day
Gulf Children's Day is observed by the Gulf Cooperation Council countries every year on 15 January. It recognises efforts in child care and supports children's rights to health and education.
Each year has a health focus. In 2026 the Saudi Ministry of Health focused its materials on reducing childhood obesity, encouraging healthy eating, daily physical activity, safe use of technology and good sleep routines.
Marking the day in 2026, GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi pointed to joint work such as the "Digital Safety for the Gulf Child" initiative, which targets children aged 5 to 18.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 15 January 2027 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 15 January 2028 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Monday 15 January 2029 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Education
- Healthcare and paediatrics
- Food and nutrition
- Toys and games
- Children's retail
- Sports and leisure
- Publishing
Where this information comes from
- GCC Secretariat General: Gulf Children's Day statement, 15 January 2026
- Saudi Ministry of Health: Gulf Children's Day 2026
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