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International Literacy Day 2026: 60 Years, Theme and Date

12 September 20261 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSInternationalLiteracy Day 2026:60 Years, Themeand Date12 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The 2026 observance carried extra weight because it completed six decades since UNESCO set up the day.

Key facts

  • Date: 8 September each year.
  • Created by UNESCO in 1966, so 2026 is the 60th year.
  • Theme for 2026: people, the planet and prosperity.

Purpose

The day presents literacy as a means of individual empowerment and wider social development.

Exam angle

  • Date: 8 September; founding body: UNESCO.
  • Year of proclamation: 1966.
  • Theme keywords: people, planet, prosperity.

Test yourself

1. On which date is International Literacy Day observed?

It falls on 8 September each year.

2. Which body proclaimed International Literacy Day in 1966?

UNESCO proclaimed the day in 1966.

3. How many years since proclamation did International Literacy Day 2026 mark?

1966 to 2026 makes 60 years.

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