World Coding Day 2026

World Coding Day is held on October 29, 2026. It was proclaimed by the United Nations in 2023 and first observed in 2024. The date does not commemorate a specific event in computing history.

The purpose of the day is to promote digital literacy and highlight the importance of coding skills in today’s world. It supports inclusive access to computer science education, especially for young people and underrepresented groups.

World Coding Day encourages educational institutions, companies and communities to offer workshops, coding challenges and awareness events. The United Nations promotes the day as a step toward closing the digital divide and preparing societies for the digital economy.

More dates:

• World Coding Day on Oct 29, 2027
• World Coding Day on Oct 29, 2028
• World Coding Day on Oct 29, 2029