International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace is celebrated every year on 21 September across the world. The day is devoted to building the ideals of peace among all countries and peoples. World or International Peace Day is also known as Peace Day, established in 1981 by the United Nations with a unanimous resolution.

Date

Day

Celebrated

21 September 2025

Sunday

Across the world

What Can Youth do to Get Involved in the International Day of Peace

Peace Day

As per the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), youths play an important role in increasing awareness, promoting sustainable lifestyles, running educational programs, supporting renewable energy, conserving nature, implementing adaptation and mitigation projects, and adopting environmentally-friendly practices.

International Day of Peace Activities

People from across the world celebrate the International Day of Peace in meaningful and diverse ways. Here are some of the activities on Peace Day:

  1. Minute of silence at 12 noon (all time zones).
  2. Interfaith and intercultural dialogues.
  3. Peace education events.
  4. Workshops on the UN Peace Day theme.
  5. Planting peace poles.
  6. Meditation and prayer.
  7. Community gathering.
  8. Concerts and festivals.
  9. Service to others.
  10. Soccer/football matches in the spirit of peace.
  11. Feasts for peace.
  12. Yoga.
  13. Writing peace poetry.
  14. Marches, parades and flag hoisting ceremonies.
  15. Engaging youths in peace-building activities.
  16. Public programs with government officials.
  17. Vigils.
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