Awareness Environment
World Day for Glaciers
The World Day for Glaciers on 21 March raises awareness of glaciers, snow and ice and their vital role in the world's water supply.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUNESCO
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
The UN observes the day, with UNESCO hosting the 2026 celebration. Glaciers store around 70 per cent of the world's fresh water, and the day encourages cuts in emissions to protect them.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 21 March 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 21 March 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Wednesday 21 March 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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