International Day of Democracy 2024, 2025 and 2026
Each 15 September is designated as International Day of Democracy. This is a UN observance meant to promote the principles of democratic government, celebrate the progress of democratic reforms, and to raise public awareness about the lack of democracy that still exists in many parts of the world. It was first celebrated in 2007.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 Sep | Sun | International Day of Democracy |
| 2025 | 15 Sep | Mon | International Day of Democracy |
| 2026 | 15 Sep | Tue | International Day of Democracy |
| 2027 | 15 Sep | Wed | International Day of Democracy |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
The basic idea behind the day is that democracy is a universal value not limited to a particular region or time period, nor “owned” by any particular country. It is part and parcel of the self-determination of societies in regard to matters political, economic, and social.
On International Day of Democracy each year, there are special efforts to highlight the importance of democracy in many countries. And the UN itself will make efforts to mark the importance of the day.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 Sep | Fri | International Day of Democracy |
| 2022 | 15 Sep | Thu | International Day of Democracy |