International Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries
On 6 August the UN highlights the development challenges faced by the 32 developing countries that have no coastline.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2025
About the day
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day, which was first marked in 2025. Landlocked developing countries are home to more than 600 million people and face trade costs far higher than coastal nations.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 6 August 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 6 August 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Monday 6 August 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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