World Architecture Day
World Architecture Day falls on the first Monday in October and focuses attention on architecture and the built environment, on 5 October in 2026.
- UK
- USA
- International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1985
About the day
The International Union of Architects created the day in 1985 and holds it alongside UN World Habitat Day. Its 2026 theme centred on housing as a human right.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 4 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Monday 2 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Monday 1 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
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