World Book Day 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026
World Book Day 2026 took place on Thursday, April 23, 2026 (a Thursday). See World Book Day 2027 โ
When is World Book Day 2026?
World Book Day 2026 is on Thursday, April 23, 2026. It falls on a Thursday.
How many days until World Book Day 2026?
World Book Day 2026 took place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, 95 days ago.
- Date
- Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Day of week
- Thursday
- Type
- Social Observances
- Duration
- 1 day
World Book Day, marked on 23 April, is UNESCO's annual celebration of books and reading, observed in more than a hundred countries by readers, schools, libraries and publishers.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the World Book Day guide.