International Dawn Chorus Day
A celebration of birdsong held on the first Sunday in May, when people get up early to listen to the dawn chorus.
- UK
- USA (not marked)
- International
OrganiserThe Wildlife Trusts
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
International Dawn Chorus Day grew from a small event in Birmingham in the 1980s into a worldwide celebration. The Wildlife Trusts promote it in the UK with early morning walks and listening events. In 2026 it fell on 3 May.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 2 May 2027 | UK, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Sunday 7 May 2028 | UK, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Sunday 6 May 2029 | UK, International | Set by a fixed rule |
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