On 20 December 2002, the General Assembly designated this day.
UN established the UN Public Service Awards (UNPSA) programme in 2003.
It honours the vital contributions of the public servants and the public sector in driving development and improving the quality of life for citizens across the globe.
The 2025 United Nations Public Service Forum was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
The theme of the event was "Five Years to 2030: Accelerating Public Service Delivery for a Sustainable Future".