About
World Water Day is a UN-designated annual observance that advocates for sustainable freshwater management.
It highlights the global crisis of people living without access to safe water.
As an international observance, it does not have a public holiday status in any single country, nor do businesses or government offices typically close in recognition.
Why it matters
This day underlines the critical role of water in public health, economic growth, and environmental stability.
It emphasizes water as a fundamental human right and its essential nature for achieving global objectives like Sustainable Development Goal 6.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021-03-22 |
| 2022 | 2022-03-22 |
| 2023 | 2023-03-22 |
| 2024 | 2024-03-22 |
| 2025 | 2025-03-22 |
| 2026 | 2026-03-22 |
| 2027 | 2027-03-22 |
| 2028 | 2028-03-22 |