World Backup Day
Marked on 31 March to remind people to back up their photos, documents and other data before something goes wrong.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserWorld Backup Day campaign
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
World Backup Day is a volunteer led campaign that asks people to pledge to back up their files. It falls the day before April Fools' Day as a reminder not to be caught out by data loss.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 31 March 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 31 March 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 31 March 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
Where this information comes from
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