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World Emoji Day
A day celebrating emoji and how people use them, held every year on 17 July.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserEmojipedia
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2014
About the day
Emojipedia founder Jeremy Burge started the day in 2014. The date comes from the calendar emoji, which on many platforms shows 17 July. Brands and tech firms often use it to announce new emoji.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 17 July 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Monday 17 July 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Tuesday 17 July 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
Where this information comes from
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