International Youth Day

International Youth Day (IYD) is an annual UN-recognized observance on August 12th dedicated to bringing youth issues to global attention and celebrating young people’s contributions as partners in society

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12/08/2026

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12 August 2026

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International Youth Day (IYD) is an annual UN-recognized observance on August 12th dedicated to bringing youth issues to global attention and celebrating young people’s contributions as partners in society