Malala Day 2021, 2022 and 2023
Every 12 July is a UN observance called “Malala Day.” The day is based upon the life and struggles of Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan, who advocates for equal access to education for women.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 Jul | Mon | Malala Day |
| 2022 | 12 Jul | Tue | Malala Day |
| 2023 | 12 Jul | Wed | Malala Day |
| 2024 | 12 Jul | Fri | Malala Day |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
For her efforts toward promoting women’s education in Pakistan, in October of 2012 she was attacked and left in critical condition by the Taliban. She was rushed to a UK hospital, where she recovered.
After her recovery, Malala bravely continued to advocate women’s education. And on her 16th birthday, 12 July, 2013, she delivered a moving speech at the UN in favour of women’s rights to education. She also founded the Malala Fund to help young girls have access to education. Malala Day is a time to remember the story of Malala Yousafzai and to stand up for women’s rights to education the world over.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12 Jul | Sun | Malala Day |
| 2019 | 12 Jul | Fri | Malala Day |
| 2018 | 12 Jul | Thu | Malala Day |
| 2017 | 12 Jul | Wed | Malala Day |