World Tuna Day
World Tuna Day on 2 May highlights the importance of sustainable tuna fishing for food security and the economy.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2016
About the day
The UN General Assembly designated the day in 2016. It draws attention to responsible fishing, with most commercial tuna catches now coming from sustainable stocks.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 2 May 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 2 May 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Wednesday 2 May 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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