International Day of Plant Health 2026

On May 12, 2026, the United Nations observes the International Day of Plant Health, a day established in 2021. The goal is to annually raise awareness of the role plants play in sustaining life and the threats posed by pests and diseases. Healthy plants are essential for food security, environmental sustainability, and economic stability.

International Day of Plant Health encourages actions to protect plant health, from reducing pesticide misuse to implementing international plant protection standards, safeguarding our shared future.

More dates:

• International Day of Plant Health on May 12, 2027
• International Day of Plant Health on May 12, 2028
• International Day of Plant Health on May 12, 2029