Important Days

International Day of Democracy 2026 - September 15

September 17 , 2026 13 hrs 0 min 27 0

The day aims to promote and strengthen the principles of democracy.
The United Nations General Assembly established the day in 2007 through a consensus resolution, and the first observance was held in 2008.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) adopted the Universal Declaration on Democracy in September 1997, affirming democratic principles.
Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) protects freedom of opinion and expression, including the right to seek, receive and share information.
The theme for the year 2026 is “When every voice counts, democracy delivers”.