World Wetlands Day
Marking the 1971 Ramsar Convention — a day for the marshes, swamps and mangroves that filter our water.
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About World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2nd, the anniversary of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands signed in 1971. Wetlands purify water, buffer floods, store carbon and host extraordinary biodiversity — yet they are disappearing three times faster than forests. The day promotes wetland restoration worldwide.
Read more on WikipediaWhen is World Wetlands Day?
World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on February 2. Upcoming dates:
| Year | Date | Day of week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Wetlands Day 2027 | February 2, 2027 | Tuesday | View date → |
| World Wetlands Day 2028 | February 2, 2028 | Wednesday | View date → |
| World Wetlands Day 2029 | February 2, 2029 | Friday | View date → |
| World Wetlands Day 2030 | February 2, 2030 | Saturday🎉 weekend | View date → |
| World Wetlands Day 2031 | February 2, 2031 | Sunday🎉 weekend | View date → |
How to Celebrate World Wetlands Day
- 🎯Learn one new fact about the cause behind World Wetlands Day and share it.
- 💡Donate to or volunteer with an organization working on this issue year-round.
- 📣Post with #WorldWetlandsDay to help the message travel further.
Official hashtag: #WorldWetlandsDay
Frequently Asked Questions
When is World Wetlands Day 2027?
World Wetlands Day 2027 is on Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
How many days until World Wetlands Day?
There are 204 days until World Wetlands Day (February 2, 2027).
What category is World Wetlands Day?
World Wetlands Day is categorized as a Awareness event.
Is World Wetlands Day a public holiday?
World Wetlands Day is an observance day, not typically a public holiday. Check your country's official calendar for local public holidays.
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