International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day 2026
April 26, 2026 in the World
International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed on April 26, 2026. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2016 and has been marked annually since then. The date commemorates the nuclear accident that occurred on 26 April 1986 at the Chernobyl power plant in Ukraine.
The purpose of the day is to remember the victims of the disaster and to raise awareness of its long-term environmental, health and social consequences. It also acknowledges the efforts of emergency workers and affected communities.
International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day supports continued international cooperation in nuclear safety, risk prevention and assistance to those still impacted by the disaster. The United Nations encourages actions that promote resilience and environmental recovery.