World Cotton Day
World Cotton Day on 7 October raises the profile of cotton and its importance to farmers, trade and development.
- UK
- USA
- International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2021
About the day
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in August 2021, and FAO leads it. Cotton provides a living for smallholder farmers and export income for some of the world's poorest countries.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 7 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 7 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 7 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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