International Geodiversity Day
A UNESCO day on 6 October that celebrates the variety of rocks, minerals, landscapes and natural processes that shape the planet.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUNESCO
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2021
About the day
International Geodiversity Day was proclaimed by UNESCO's General Conference in November 2021, following a proposal from the International Union of Geological Sciences and over a hundred other scientific bodies.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 6 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 6 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 6 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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