World Cities Day
World Cities Day on 31 October draws attention to urbanisation and how to make cities sustainable and good places to live.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserUN-Habitat
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2014
About the day
The UN General Assembly designated the day, which was first marked in 2014. UN-Habitat leads it as the close of Urban October.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday 31 October 2026 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Sunday 31 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 31 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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