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Teachers' Day
Next observed on Thursday, 10 September 2026.
When is Teachers' Day in 2026?
Thursday, 10 September 2026
Counting down to Teachers' Day
What Teachers' Day marks
World Teachers' Day is an international day held annually on October 5 to celebrate the work of teachers. Established in 1994, it commemorates the signing of recommendation by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The 1966 "ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers" is a standard-setting instrument that addresses the status and situations of teachers around the world. This recommendation outlines standards relating to education personnel policy, recruitment, and initial training as well as the continuing education of teachers, their employment, and working conditions. World Teachers' Day aims to focus on "appreciating, assessing and improving the educators of the world" and to provide an opportunity to consider issues related to teachers and teaching.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Annual international day, available under CC BY-SA.
Teachers' Day dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday | China 2026 | |
| 2027 | Friday | China 2027 | |
| 2028 | Sunday | China 2028 | |
| 2029 | Monday | China 2029 | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | China 2030 | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | China 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Teachers' Day in 2026?
Teachers' Day falls on Thursday, 10 September 2026 in China.
What day of the week is Teachers' Day 2026?
Teachers' Day 2026 falls on a Thursday, 10 September 2026.
When is Teachers' Day in 2027?
Teachers' Day falls on Friday, 10 September 2027.
Where is Teachers' Day observed?
Observed nationally in China.
What does Teachers' Day celebrate?
Annual international day. World Teachers' Day is an international day held annually on October 5 to celebrate the work of teachers. Established in 1994, it commemorates the signing of recommendation by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The 1966 "ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers" is a standard-setting instrument that addresses the status and situations of teachers around the world. This recommendation outlines standards relating to education personnel policy, recruitment, and