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International Day of Recognition for Women Searchers of Missing Persons
On 19 December the UN recognises the women who search for missing persons.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2026
About the day
The UN General Assembly established the day in 2026, and it now appears on the UN's official list of international days. The UN lists it on 19 December each year.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday 19 December 2026 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Sunday 19 December 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 19 December 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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