happy International Literacy Day wishes 2026 (ILD)! Since 1967, International Literacy Day has been celebrated each year on September 8 and was declared by UNESCO on October 26. Share with your Friends, relatives, family, and other People: theme, Significance, Purpose, history, status, etc.
Why is International Literacy Day celebrated
Literacy is very important for the development of any country, International Literacy Day is celebrated to make people aware of the importance of literacy and to remind the public about the importance of literacy as a human rights.
When and who celebrated International Literacy Day for the first time? What is the history of Literacy Day, and when and why did the celebration of World Literacy Day begin?
Fast Facts and Key Highlights of International Literacy Day 2026
| Event | International Literacy Day 2026 |
| Date | 8 September, 2026 |
| Day | Thursday |
| Declared | UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) |
| Purpose | To raise awareness of the Importance literacy |
| follower | All World |
| type | International |
| frequency | Annual |
| Fist time | 7 November 1965 |
History of International Literacy Day
The date of 8 September was fixed for World Literacy Day and since then, International Literacy Day is celebrated on some day, first International Literacy Day was celebrated in 1966 which aims to promote education in individual community and society.
The happy International Literacy Day of the year 2020 was special
The International Literacy Day of the year 2020 was special because during this period, due to the complete epidemic in the whole world, literacy was made digital and more emphasis was given on digital, which is why digital education has increased a lot at present.
happy International Literacy Day 2026 Upcoming Events
Below, Upcoming dates for the next 5 Year.
| Event | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| happy International Literacy Day 2026 | September 8, 2026 | Thursday |
| International Literacy Day 2026 | September 8, 2026 | Friday |
| International Literacy Day 2026 | September 8, 2026 | Sunday |
| International Literacy Day 2026 | September 8, 2026 | Monday |
| International Literacy Day 2026 | September 8, 2026 | Tuesday |
International Literacy Day 2026: Quotes, status
“Though we have a very large educated population with the ability to read but very small population to discriminate what to read and what to not…. Happy International Literacy Day 2026.”
International Literacy Day wishes
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
Dr. Seuss
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“Literacy is a foundation to build a more sustainable and equitable world.”
Audrey Azoulay
“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.”
Albert Einstein
“Illiteracy is a man-made disease and so can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.”
Nelson Mandela
“Every country needs population that is literate and educated.”
“Each and every individual has the right to literacy and education.”
“Illiteracy restricts development and progress.”
International Literacy Day message
“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.” – Kofi Annan
“Having common sense without education is much better than having education without common sense…. Warm wishes on International Literacy Day.”
International Literacy Day quotes in English
“International Literacy Day will always remind us of our dream to have literate population, to have educated population.”
“Creativity is the new literacy” – Chase Jarvis
“Education is not just about going to school and getting a degree. It’s about widening your knowledge and absorbing the truth about life.” – Shakuntala Devi
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B. King
“To read without reflecting is like eating without digesting.” – Edmund Burke
“Art is the literacy of the heart” – Elliot W. Eisner
“Schizophrenia may be a necessary consequence of literacy.”
| Theme for International Literacy Day | Theme |
|---|---|
| Theme for International Literacy Day 2014 | “Literacy for the 21st Century” |
| Theme for International Literacy Day – 2015 | “Literacy and Sustainable Development” |
| Theme for International Literacy Day -2016 | “Reading the Past, Writing the Future”. |
| Theme for International Literacy Day – 2017 | “Literacy in the Digital World”. |
| Theme for International Literacy Day -2018 | “Literacy and Skill Development”. |
| Theme for International Literacy Day -2019 | “Literacy and Multilingualism”. |
| Theme for International Literacy Day -2020 | “Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond” |
| Theme for International Literacy Day -2021 | “Literacy for Human-Centered Recovery: Bridging the Digital Divide” |
| Theme for International Literacy Day -2022 | “Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces” |
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