International Days Related to Libraries and Librarians (Short Question and Answer)

Here’s a list of international days related to libraries, librarians, and the promotion of reading:

1. World Book Day
Date: April 23
Description: Celebrates books and reading, encouraging children, young people, and adults to explore the pleasure of books.
2. World Book and Copyright Day
Date: April 23
3. National Library Week (USA)
Date: Second full week of April
4. International School Library Month
Date: October (entire month)
5. International Literacy Day
Date: September 8
6. World Digital Preservation Day
Date: First Thursday of November
7. Library Card Sign-up Month (USA)
Date: September (entire month)
8. World Library Day
Date: August 12
Date: March 5
10. World Information Development Day
Date: October 24
11. International Mother Language Day
Date: February 21
12. World Read Aloud Day
Date: First Wednesday of February
Description: Encourages people of all ages to celebrate the power of reading aloud, often promoted by schools, libraries, and literacy organizations.
13. Banned Books Week
Date: Last week of September (varies annually)
Description: An annual event celebrating the freedom to read, focusing on the importance of intellectual freedom and opposing censorship in libraries and schools.
14. International Day of the Book
Date: April 23
Description: Another observance of April 23, focused on the global celebration of books, authors, and the promotion of reading.
15. International Children’s Book Day
Date: April 2
Description: Celebrated on Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday, this day promotes a love of reading and highlights quality children’s literature.
16. World Storytelling Day
Date: March 20
17. Library Workers’ Day (USA)
Date: Tuesday of National Library Week (April)
Description: A day to recognize and celebrate the contributions of library staff and workers who provide essential library services.
18. International Literacy Day
Date: September 8
Description: Organized by UNESCO, this day emphasizes the importance of literacy and highlights ongoing challenges in achieving universal literacy.
19. National Friends of Libraries Week (USA)
Date: Third week of October
Description: Celebrates Friends of Libraries groups who support library services and raise funds to enhance community programs.
20. World Poetry Day
Date: March 21
Description: Established by UNESCO to promote the reading, writing, and teaching of poetry, often observed with readings and events in libraries.
21. International Day of the Librarian
Date: September 30
Description: Celebrates librarians worldwide and recognizes their crucial role in managing information and supporting education and literacy.
22. World Intellectual Property Day
Date: April 26
23. National Bookmobile Day (USA)
24. World Science Day for Peace and Development
Date: November 10
25. World Teachers' Day
Date: October 5
26. National Read a Book Day
Date: September 6
27. Library Lovers’ Day (Australia)
Date: February 14
Date: July 15
29. Book Lovers Day
Date: August 9
30. Dewey Decimal System Day
Date: December 10
31. National Library Shelfie Day (USA)
Date: Fourth Wednesday in January
32. National Reading Day (USA)
Date: January 23
33. National Librarian Day (India)
Date: August 12
34.Children’s Book Week (USA)
Date: First full week of May and additional dates in the fall
35. Right to Know Day
Date: September 28
36. National Library Outreach Day (USA)
Date: Wednesday of National Library Week (April)
37 World Heritage Day (International Day for Monuments and Sites)
Date: April 18
38. Libraries Week (UK)
Date: First week of October
39. National Poetry Month (USA & Canada)
Date: April (entire month)
40. International Literacy Day
Date: September 8
41. National Library Week (Philippines)
Date: Fourth week of November
International Archives Day
Date: June 9
National Readathon Day (USA)
National Storytelling Week (UK)
Date: Last week of January
Date: January (varies annually)
45. World Book Giving Day
Date: February 14