National Origami Day
National Origami Day on 11 November celebrates the Japanese art of paper folding, also marked internationally as International Origami Day.
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About the day
National Origami Day falls on 11 November and celebrates the art of folding paper into shapes, which began in Japan. National Day Calendar lists the date as International Origami Day and says the Nippon Origami Association chose 11 November because it matches the idea of peace expressed on Remembrance Day; the origami crane is one of Japan's symbols of peace. Akira Yoshizawa is known as the father of modern origami.
People mark the day with origami parties, online classes, video tutorials and exhibitions. Popular models include the crane, fortune teller, jumping frog, lotus flower and butterfly. Posts use #InternationalOrigamiDay.
The day suits libraries, schools, craft and stationery retailers, museums, Japanese cultural groups and arts media.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday 11 November 2026 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Thursday 11 November 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 11 November 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Libraries
- Schools
- Craft and stationery retail
- Museums
- Arts media
Questions and answers
When is National Origami Day 2026?
National Origami Day 2026 is on Wednesday 11 November 2026. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises National Origami Day?
National Origami Day is organised by the Nippon Origami Association.
Where is National Origami Day marked?
National Origami Day is marked in the USA.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against one source, including National Day Calendar: International Origami Day. They were last checked on 7 November 2026.
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