International Day of Older Persons
The International Day of Older Persons on 1 October celebrates older people's contributions and looks at the challenges of an ageing world.
- UK
- USA
- International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1990
About the day
The UN General Assembly established the day in December 1990. Each year has a theme, and the 2026 theme asks how longer lives can be healthy, dignified and fair.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 1 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 1 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Monday 1 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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