Awareness Environment
World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day on 2 February raises awareness of wetlands, which support a large share of the world's wildlife and are vanishing fast.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand
- International
OrganiserRamsar Convention Secretariat
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
The day is observed by the United Nations each year on 2 February. Wetlands cover about six per cent of the earth's land yet are home to around 40 per cent of plant and animal species, and they are being lost faster than forests.
2026 theme
Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage
The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday 2 February 2027 | UK, USA, International, New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 2 February 2028 | UK, USA, International, New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Friday 2 February 2029 | UK, USA, International, New Zealand | Same date every year |
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