International Day for Universal Access to Information

On 28 September the UN promotes everyone's right to seek, receive and share information.

  • UK
  • USA
  • International
OrganiserUNESCO
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2015

About the day

UNESCO proclaimed the day in November 2015 and the UN General Assembly adopted it in 2019. It links access to information with freedom of expression and good government.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Tuesday 28 September 2027UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2028Thursday 28 September 2028UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2029Friday 28 September 2029UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year

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