Archive · 7 Sep 2025
International Literacy Day 2025: Celebrated September 8
International Literacy Day is a day to remember how important it is to read and write.
It happens every year on September 8th.
It started because a group called UNESCO wanted to make sure everyone could read.
They picked this date because it's when school starts in many places.
This year's theme is about using digital tools for learning and also teaching in different languages.
This helps make sure everyone can understand each other and have a good education.
International Literacy Day is observed on September 8 annually.
UNESCO proclaimed the day in 1966.
The inaugural celebration took place in 1967.
The day aims to highlight literacy's significance and address challenges.
The 2025 theme focuses on digital literacy and multilingual education.
- Who
- UNESCO and countries worldwide
- What
- International Literacy Day
- When
- Celebrated annually on September 8
- Where
- Globally
- Why
- To highlight literacy's importance and address challenges
- Date
- September 8
- Proclaimed by
- UNESCO
- First Celebrated
- 1967
- 2025 Theme
- "Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era" and "Promoting Multilingual Education: Literacy for Mutual Understanding and Peace"