World Elephant Day
Marked on 12 August, World Elephant Day draws attention to threats facing Asian and African elephants, such as poaching and habitat loss.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserWorld Elephant Day
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2012
About the day
The day was first held in 2012, conceived by filmmakers Patricia Sims and Michael Clark with Thailand's Elephant Reintroduction Foundation. It encourages better protection for wild elephants and better care for captive ones.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 12 August 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 12 August 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 12 August 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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