International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
On 26 April the UN remembers the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident and the communities still living with its effects.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2016
About the day
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in December 2016. It recognises the long-term consequences of the disaster and invites countries and agencies to mark it.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 26 April 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 26 April 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 26 April 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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