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International Days September 26 2019 (United Nations)

The following is an overview of the days and the corresponding celebration declared by the United Nations that apply to Thursday, 2019-09-26:

  • World Maritime Day:

    [IMO] IMO celebrates every year World Maritime Day. The exact date is left to each country, but usually celebrated on the fourth Thursday of September. The day is used to draw attention to the importance of maritime safety and marine environment.
  • International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons:

    The United Nations General Assembly, by means of its resolution 68/32, declared 26 September as the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons devoted to mobilizing international efforts toward a nuclear-weapons-free world. This day provides an opportunity to educate the public about the real benefits of eliminating such weapons, and the social and economic costs of perpetuating them.

Notes:

[IMO] Day observed by the International Maritime Organization.

Content last updated on 2016-08-23T15:26:00Z