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World Portuguese Language Day
World Portuguese Language Day on 5 May celebrates the Portuguese language and the cultures of Portuguese-speaking countries.
- 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 held2019
About the day
UNESCO proclaimed the day in 2019, building on a date set by the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries in 2009. Portuguese has more than 265 million speakers worldwide.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 5 May 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 5 May 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 5 May 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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