About International Literacy Day
| How long until International Literacy Day ? | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| International Literacy Day . | |||
| Dates of International Literacy Day | |||
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2027 Various Sep 8
BotswanaWed, Sep 8Observances Holiday
United NationsWed, Sep 8Not A Public Holiday
2026 Various Sep 8
BotswanaTue, Sep 8Observances Holiday
United NationsTue, Sep 8Not A Public Holiday
2025 Various Sep 8
BotswanaMon, Sep 8Observances Holiday
United NationsMon, Sep 8Not A Public Holiday
2024 Various Sep 8
BotswanaSun, Sep 8Observances Holiday
United NationsSun, Sep 8Not A Public Holiday
2023 Various Sep 8
BotswanaFri, Sep 8Observances Holiday
United NationsFri, Sep 8Not A Public Holiday
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| Summary | |||
| 773 million adults and young people lack basic literacy skills. | |||
| Where is International Literacy Day observed in 2026? | |||
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BotswanaSep 8
United NationsSep 8
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The 8th of September was proclaimed International Literacy Day by UNESCO in 1966 to remind the international community of the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies, and the need for intensified efforts towards more literate societies.
The issue of literacy is a key component of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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