World Water Day
The UN day focusing on the importance of freshwater — 2.2 billion people still lack safe drinking water.
1 min read · Fact-checked · Updated for 2027
About World Water Day
World Water Day has been observed on March 22nd since 1993, following its proposal at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. The day focuses global attention on the water crisis: roughly 2.2 billion people live without safely managed drinking water, and water scarcity affects food security, health and geopolitics. Each year the UN publishes its World Water Development Report on this date.
Read more on WikipediaWhen is World Water Day?
World Water Day is celebrated every year on March 22. Upcoming dates:
| Year | Date | Day of week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Water Day 2027 | March 22, 2027 | Monday | View date → |
| World Water Day 2028 | March 22, 2028 | Wednesday | View date → |
| World Water Day 2029 | March 22, 2029 | Thursday | View date → |
| World Water Day 2030 | March 22, 2030 | Friday | View date → |
| World Water Day 2031 | March 22, 2031 | Saturday🎉 weekend | View date → |
How to Celebrate World Water Day
- 🎯Learn one new fact about the cause behind World Water Day and share it.
- 💡Donate to or volunteer with an organization working on this issue year-round.
- 📣Post with #WorldWaterDay to help the message travel further.
Official hashtag: #WorldWaterDay
Frequently Asked Questions
When is World Water Day 2027?
World Water Day 2027 is on Monday, March 22, 2027.
How many days until World Water Day?
There are 252 days until World Water Day (March 22, 2027).
What category is World Water Day?
World Water Day is categorized as a Awareness event.
Is World Water Day a public holiday?
World Water Day is an observance day, not typically a public holiday. Check your country's official calendar for local public holidays.
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