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Data Protection Day 2026
On 26 April 2006 the Council of Europe decided to launch a Data Protection Day to be celebrated each year on 28 January, the date on which the Council of Europe’s data protection convention, known as “Convention 108”, was opened for signature. Data Protection Day is now celebrated globally and is called Privacy Day outside Europe.
On this date, governments, parliaments, national data protection bodies and other actors carry out activities to raise awareness about the rights to personal data protection and privacy. These may include campaigns targeting the general public, educational projects for teachers and students, open doors at data protection agencies and conferences. Come back nearer to the time to learn more.
- international day
Safer Internet Day (SID) 2026
Safer Internet Day (SID) 2026 will be marked by a global day of focus on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, and events and activities will take place throughout the whole month, across Europe and the globe! Under the theme of "Together for a better internet", this annual celebration calls upon all stakeholders to join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, especially for children and young people.
Discover more about Safer Internet Day.
Follow the celebrations on social media with #SaferInternetDay and #SID2026 to learn how to get involved.
- international day
World Consumers Rights Day 2026
The 15th of March was designated World Consumer Rights Day by the consumer movement, to raise global awareness about consumer rights and needs. Celebrating the day is a chance to demand that the rights of all consumers are respected and protected, and to protest against market abuses and social injustices which undermine those rights.
World Consumer Rights Day is globally recognised with support from the United Nations and other international actors. The campaign has been run by Consumers International for over 40 years, uniting the consumer movement and partners to celebrate together.
- international day
International Day of Happiness
Happiness is a fundamental human goal. The United Nations General Assembly recognises this goal and calls for “a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes the happiness and well-being of all peoples.”
Governments and international organisations should invest in conditions that support happiness by upholding human rights and incorporating well-being and environmental dimensions into policy frameworks. The effectiveness of governments in upholding peace and social order, as well as in the fields of taxation, legal institutions and delivery of public services, strongly correlates with average life satisfaction.
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International day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2026
This day serves as a call to action for individuals, organisations, and all levels of government to actively work to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination, injustice, systemic racism and hate.
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World Autism Awareness Day 2026
The day serves as a means to affirm and promote the full realisation of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for autistic people on an equal basis with others.
