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International Literacy Day

An international day led by UNESCO, designated by 14 C/Resolution 1.441.

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UNESCO
Resolution
14 C/Resolution 1.441
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01Dates

Computed for 2026 to 2030.

GregorianSolar HijriLunar HijriNote
Shahrivar 17, 1405 APRabiʻ I 26, 1448 AH
Shahrivar 17, 1406 APRabiʻ II 7, 1449 AH
Shahrivar 18, 1407 APRabiʻ II 18, 1450 AH
Shahrivar 18, 1408 APRabiʻ II 28, 1451 AH
Shahrivar 17, 1409 APJumada I 9, 1452 AH

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02What it is

Listed
8 September
Designated by
UNESCO
Resolution
14 C/Resolution 1.441
How the date is set
8 September every year, in the Gregorian calendar.
Where it is observed
Worldwide

03In the Academy

Faculties
Faculty of Education, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Disciplines
Adult and lifelong learning, Library, archival and information studies

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04Events on this day

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05Sources

06In the same faculties

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    11 February. Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Law, Governance and Public Affairs, Faculty of Natural Sciences.

  • Friday, 13 February 2026 · International day

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    13 February. Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.

  • Sunday, 8 March 2026 · International day

    International Women’s Day

    8 March. Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Law, Governance and Public Affairs.

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Iranian Diaspora Cooperation & Development Council. (2026). International Literacy Day. iranians.global. https://iranians.global/heritage/calendar/international/international-literacy-day/

Chicago

Iranian Diaspora Cooperation & Development Council. 2026. “International Literacy Day.” iranians.global. https://iranians.global/heritage/calendar/international/international-literacy-day/.

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	howpublished = {https://iranians.global/heritage/calendar/international/international-literacy-day/},
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