Awareness Environment
International Day of Forests
The International Day of Forests on 21 March celebrates forests of every kind and encourages events such as tree planting.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2013
About the day
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in 2012 and it was first held in 2013, with FAO hosting it. The Collaborative Partnership on Forests chooses a theme each year.
2026 theme
Forests and Economies
The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 21 March 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 21 March 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Wednesday 21 March 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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