World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
On 21 May the UN celebrates the world's many cultures and the role of cultural dialogue in peace and development.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUNESCO
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2002
About the day
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in December 2002, and UNESCO leads it. It supports the aims of UNESCO's 2005 convention on the diversity of cultural expressions.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 21 May 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 21 May 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Monday 21 May 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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