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International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

On 26 June the UN raises awareness of the harm caused by illicit drugs and calls for stronger international cooperation.

  • UK
  • USA
  • International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1987

About the day

The UN General Assembly set the day in December 1987. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime publishes its World Drug Report around the date, and the day promotes ways to reduce both demand and supply.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Saturday 26 June 2027UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2028Monday 26 June 2028UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2029Tuesday 26 June 2029UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year

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