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World Poetry Day
World Poetry Day on 21 March honours poets, promotes reading and writing poetry and supports linguistic diversity.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserUNESCO
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1999
About the day
UNESCO adopted the day at its General Conference in 1999. It aims to revive oral poetry traditions, give endangered languages a voice and link poetry with music, theatre and the visual arts.
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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