International Day for Universal Access to Information 2025

The International Day for Universal Access to Information is held on September 28, 2025. It was first declared by UNESCO in 2015 and later adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2019. It has been observed annually since 2020.

The day promotes the right to access information held by public authorities and institutions. It supports transparency, accountability and informed participation in public life.

The International Day for Universal Access to Information raises awareness about open governance, digital inclusion and access to knowledge. The United Nations encourages member states to adopt laws and practices that ensure public access to information.

More dates:

• International Day for Universal Access to Information on Sep 28, 2026
• International Day for Universal Access to Information on Sep 28, 2027
• International Day for Universal Access to Information on Sep 28, 2028