World Toilet Day
A serious UN day with a funny name — 3.5 billion people lack safely managed sanitation.
1 min read · Fact-checked · Updated for 2026
About World Toilet Day
World Toilet Day, an official UN observance since 2013, is marked on November 19th. Behind the smile-inducing name is a global crisis: about 3.5 billion people live without safely managed sanitation, contributing to disease and lost schooling — especially for girls. The day campaigns for sanitation as a human right.
Read more on WikipediaWhen is World Toilet Day?
World Toilet Day is celebrated every year on November 19. Upcoming dates:
| Year | Date | Day of week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Toilet Day 2026 | November 19, 2026 | Thursday | View date → |
| World Toilet Day 2027 | November 19, 2027 | Friday | View date → |
| World Toilet Day 2028 | November 19, 2028 | Sunday🎉 weekend | View date → |
| World Toilet Day 2029 | November 19, 2029 | Monday | View date → |
| World Toilet Day 2030 | November 19, 2030 | Tuesday | View date → |
How to Celebrate World Toilet Day
- 🎯Learn one new fact about the cause behind World Toilet Day and share it.
- 💡Donate to or volunteer with an organization working on this issue year-round.
- 📣Post with #WorldToiletDay to help the message travel further.
Official hashtag: #WorldToiletDay
Frequently Asked Questions
When is World Toilet Day 2026?
World Toilet Day 2026 is on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
How many days until World Toilet Day?
There are 129 days until World Toilet Day (November 19, 2026).
What category is World Toilet Day?
World Toilet Day is categorized as a Awareness event.
Is World Toilet Day a public holiday?
World Toilet Day is an observance day, not typically a public holiday. Check your country's official calendar for local public holidays.
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