International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage

On 27 November the UN calls for an end to child, early and forced marriage.

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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2026

About the day

The UN General Assembly established the day in September 2026, and it now appears on the UN's official list of international days. The UN lists it on 27 November each year.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2026Friday 27 November 2026UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2027Saturday 27 November 2027UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2028Monday 27 November 2028UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year

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