World Philosophy Day
World Philosophy Day, on the third Thursday of November, celebrates philosophical thinking and open, reasoned debate.
- 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
UNESCO leads the day each year. It encourages free discussion of today's big challenges and supports dialogue and tolerance between cultures.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday 19 November 2026 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2027 | Thursday 18 November 2027 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Thursday 16 November 2028 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
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