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World Photography Day
World Photography Day on 19 August celebrates the art, science and history of photography and encourages people to share their own pictures.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserWorld Photography Day
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1991
About the day
The date recalls the public announcement of the daguerreotype process in 1839. The day was first observed in 1991 after a proposal by Indian photography teacher O.P. Sharma, and a World Photography Week now runs around it.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 19 August 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 19 August 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 19 August 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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