About
Established by UNESCO in 1999, World Poetry Day is observed annually on March 21. This international observance is dedicated to celebrating poetry as a vital form of cultural and linguistic expression across the globe.
As an international observance, World Poetry Day does not carry public holiday status in any single country. Consequently, regular business and government operations continue uninterrupted in most nations on this day.
Why it matters
The day actively promotes linguistic diversity and the crucial preservation of endangered languages. It aims to highlight the power of poetry and encourage its appreciation.
World Poetry Day fosters interdisciplinary dialogue between poetry and other art forms. It also serves to encourage the reading, writing, and teaching of poetic works worldwide, connecting cultures through verse.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021-03-21 |
| 2022 | 2022-03-21 |
| 2023 | 2023-03-21 |
| 2024 | 2024-03-21 |
| 2025 | 2025-03-21 |
| 2026 | 2026-03-21 |
| 2027 | 2027-03-21 |
| 2028 | 2028-03-21 |