World Children's Day
Marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child — the most ratified treaty in history.
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About World Children's Day
World Children's Day is celebrated on November 20th, the date the UN adopted both the Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1959) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) — the most widely ratified human-rights treaty in history. UNICEF marks the day with 'kids take over' events in parliaments, studios and boardrooms.
Read more on WikipediaWhen is World Children's Day?
World Children's Day is celebrated every year on November 20. Upcoming dates:
| Year | Date | Day of week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Children's Day 2026 | November 20, 2026 | Friday | View date → |
| World Children's Day 2027 | November 20, 2027 | Saturday🎉 weekend | View date → |
| World Children's Day 2028 | November 20, 2028 | Monday | View date → |
| World Children's Day 2029 | November 20, 2029 | Tuesday | View date → |
| World Children's Day 2030 | November 20, 2030 | Wednesday | View date → |
How to Celebrate World Children's Day
- 🎯Learn one new fact about the cause behind World Children's Day and share it.
- 💡Donate to or volunteer with an organization working on this issue year-round.
- 📣Post with #WorldChildrensDay to help the message travel further.
Official hashtag: #WorldChildrensDay
Frequently Asked Questions
When is World Children's Day 2026?
World Children's Day 2026 is on Friday, November 20, 2026.
How many days until World Children's Day?
There are 130 days until World Children's Day (November 20, 2026).
What category is World Children's Day?
World Children's Day is categorized as a Awareness event.
Is World Children's Day a public holiday?
World Children's Day is an observance day, not typically a public holiday. Check your country's official calendar for local public holidays.
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