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World Poetry Day
World Poetry Day is an annual international day observed worldwide to promote awareness, participation, and positive public action.
Date21 Mar 2026
Duration1 day
MuhuratTo be announced
Meaning and celebration
About World Poetry Day
World Poetry Day brings people, institutions, and communities together around its annual theme. Activities may include education, public programmes, campaigns, community events, and calls for practical action.
CategoryInternational Days
TraditionInternational
Festival typeInternational Day
Observed inWorldwide
Published festival timing
Date, Day and Muhurat
Fixed Gregorian calendar observance in 2026.
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When is World Poetry Day?+
World Poetry Day is observed on 21 March 2026, Saturday.
Why is World Poetry Day celebrated?+
World Poetry Day is an annual international day observed worldwide to promote awareness, participation, and positive public action.
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