World Braille Day
World Braille Day on 4 January highlights braille as an essential means of communication for blind and partially sighted people.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2019
About the day
The United Nations has marked the day each year since 2019. It explains how braille supports education, freedom of expression and social inclusion for blind and partially sighted people, linking it to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 4 January 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 4 January 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 4 January 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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