World Cleanup Day
World Cleanup Day on 20 September encourages communities everywhere to clean up litter and manage waste sustainably.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUN-Habitat
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2023
About the day
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in December 2023, and UN-Habitat facilitates it. The 2026 focus is food waste.
2026 theme
From Clean Plates to Clean Cities
The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 20 September 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 20 September 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 20 September 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
Where this information comes from
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