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United Nations Public Service Day
United Nations Public Service Day on 23 June celebrates the value of public service and the people who deliver it.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2002
About the day
The UN General Assembly designated the day in December 2002, and UN DESA runs the related UN Public Service Forum. It also encourages young people to consider careers in the public sector.
2026 theme
Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing innovation, Participation, and Inclusion
The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 23 June 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 23 June 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 23 June 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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