The International Day for Judicial Well-being is observed on July 25, 2026. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2023 and is marked annually beginning in 2024. The date does not refer to a specific historical event.
The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the mental health and well-being of judges, magistrates and other judicial actors. It acknowledges the stress and responsibilities of judicial work and the importance of maintaining independence, integrity and human dignity in the justice system.
The International Day for Judicial Well-being promotes dialogue, institutional support and policy measures to ensure the psychological resilience and ethical functioning of judicial personnel. The United Nations encourages member states to support well-being as a key component of judicial effectiveness.