World Radio Day
World Radio Day on 13 February celebrates radio as the world's most widely used medium and its reach into remote communities.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUNESCO
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2011
About the day
UNESCO proclaimed the day in 2011 and the UN General Assembly endorsed it in 2012. The date marks the anniversary of United Nations Radio, set up in 1946.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 13 February 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 13 February 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Tuesday 13 February 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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