Awareness Arts and culture
World Art Day
A UNESCO day held on 15 April to celebrate the arts and the part they play in creativity and cultural life.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserUNESCO
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2019
About the day
World Art Day was proclaimed at the 40th session of UNESCO's General Conference in 2019. It promotes the development and enjoyment of the arts and their links with education and wider society.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 15 April 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 15 April 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 15 April 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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