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International Animation Day
International Animation Day on 28 October celebrates animated film, marking the first public projection of moving images by Emile Reynaud in Paris in 1892.
- UK
- USA
- International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2002
About the day
The day was started in 2002 by ASIFA, the International Animated Film Association. ASIFA chapters in more than 50 countries hold screenings, and a different animator designs the poster each year.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday 28 October 2026 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Thursday 28 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 28 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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