International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
On 5 June the UN raises awareness of the harm caused by illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing to oceans and livelihoods.
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2017
About the day
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in December 2017, and FAO leads it. The date marks the 2016 entry into force of the Port State Measures Agreement, the first binding treaty aimed at illegal fishing.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 5 June 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Monday 5 June 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Tuesday 5 June 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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