International Children's Day 2026
June 1, 2026 in the World
International Children's Day is observed on June 01, 2026. The World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland, proclaimed June 1 to be International Children's Day in 1925. After the conference, different governments around the world decided to declare a day as Children's Day to draw attention to children's issues. Many countries chose June 1, so this is the reason, why International Children's Day take place an June 1.
The similar Universal Children's Day falls on 20 November 2026. National Children's Days are recognized on various days in many places around the world, to honor children globally. The UN General Assembly recommended that all countries should establish a Universal Children's Day on an "appropriate" day.
More dates:
- International Children's Day on Jun 01, 2027
- International Children's Day on Jun 01, 2028
- International Children's Day on Jun 01, 2029
Children's Holidays
Absolutely Incredible Kids Day • Child Health Day • International Children's Day • International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression • International Day of the African Child • International Day of the Girl Child • Middle Child's Day • Universal Children's Day • World Day Against Child Labour