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World Turkic Language Family Day
World Turkic Language Family Day on 15 December celebrates the shared languages and cultural roots of Turkic-speaking peoples.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUNESCO
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2025
About the day
UNESCO's General Conference proclaimed the day and it was first marked in December 2025. The date recalls 15 December 1893, when Vilhelm Thomsen announced he had deciphered the Orkhon inscriptions.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday 15 December 2026 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Wednesday 15 December 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 15 December 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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