when is children's day

Children’s Day is celebrated on different dates around the world, but the two most commonly referenced are 1 June (International/International Children’s Day in many countries) and 20 November (World Children’s Day by the United Nations).

Key Dates Worldwide

• 1 June : Many countries (especially in Europe, Asia, and Africa) observe Children’s Day or International Children’s Day on 1 June every year.

• 20 November : The UN’s World Children’s Day is on 20 November, marking the 1959 Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Examples by country

• India : Celebrates Children’s Day on 14 November , the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, independent India’s first Prime Minister.

• United States : National Children’s Day is commonly marked on the second Sunday of June.

• Many ex‑Soviet and other countries : Celebrate on 1 June , often under the name International Children’s Day.

• Many countries aligned with the UN date (e.g., Canada, several European states): Observe Children’s Day or Universal/World Children’s Day on 20 November.

How to check your local date

• Look up “Children’s Day” plus your country name (for example, “Children’s Day India” or “Children’s Day Canada”), because the official date is set nationally and can differ from the UN World Children’s Day date.

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