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International Youth Day

International Youth Day 2024, 2025 and 2026

Every 12 August is International Youth Day, a UN observance that has been in existence since 2000. International Youth Day is dedicated to emphasising the importance and value of the world’s youth and to highlighting the roles they play in modern society.

YearDateDayHoliday
202412 AugMonInternational Youth Day
202512 AugTueInternational Youth Day
202612 AugWedInternational Youth Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Sometimes people think that young people can’t contribute significantly to society, but oftentimes the opposite is true. Youth are among the most active of all age groups, and although they can benefit from the wisdom of the aged, their energy, enthusiasm, creativity and willingness to learn is a huge boon to our world’s economies and cultures.

On International Youth Day, there will be major media campaigns on TV, radio, online, and through other venues to empower youth and encourage them to take more control over the issues that have the biggest impacts on their lives. There will also be numerous youth conferences, public performances, and other special events held for Youth Day in numerous countries.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
202312 AugSatInternational Youth Day
202212 AugFriInternational Youth Day
202112 AugThuInternational Youth Day
202012 AugWedInternational Youth Day
201912 AugMonInternational Youth Day
201812 AugSunInternational Youth Day
201712 AugSatInternational Youth Day