International Day against Colonialism in All its Forms and Manifestations
On 14 December the UN calls for an end to colonialism in all its forms and supports the right of peoples to self-determination.
- UK
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- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2025
About the day
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in 2025. It reaffirms the 1960 Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday 14 December 2026 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Tuesday 14 December 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Thursday 14 December 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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