Nelson Mandela International Day
Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July, his birthday, encourages people to take action in their communities in his honour.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2010
About the day
The UN General Assembly declared the day in November 2009 and it was first marked in 2010. It honours Mandela's work for reconciliation, human rights and the fight against poverty, and since 2015 has also promoted humane prison conditions.
2026 theme
It's in our hands
The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 18 July 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 18 July 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Wednesday 18 July 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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