International Education Day 2026

International Education Day is celebrated every year on 24th January. This special day reminds us the importance of education for everyone in the world. With the help of education, people learn new things, build a better future, and live a good life. Also, it makes the world more peaceful and fair.

On this day, schools, teachers, and students around the world share the message that every child has the right to go to school and learn. This Day encourages us to support learning for all.  

History of International Education Day 

International Education Day

International Education Day started in 2019, by the United Nation. In 2018, the UN General Assembly decided to make 24th January a day to celebrate the role of education in peace and development. The United Nations wanted to remind the world that education is a basic human right, and every child should have the chance to go to school and learn. 

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Theme for International Education Day 2026

This year is “AI and Education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation”. This theme talks about how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way of our learning and teaching. No doubt, AI is very helpful for both students and teachers, but we must also be careful. We should use AI tools but not let it take away the important human parts of education like care, thinking, and choice. Education should help us stay creative, think for ourselves, and understand our feelings. 

Key Education Problems Highlighted on International Education Day 2026

Although there has been a lot of progress in the education system but there are still many challenges in getting education around the world. These are as follows: 

  1. Around four million refugee children and young people cannot attend school because of conflicts and being forced to leave their homes. 
  1. More than 258 million children all over the world are still out of school, and many struggle with basic reading and math skills. 
  1. In some parts of the world, especially sub-Saharan Africa, less than 40% of girls finish lower secondary school. 
  1. In backward areas, there is a lack of digital tools and internet access, which makes it hard for students to learn new things. 

How to Observe International Education Day 

You can support learning and growth by celebrating this day in simple ways. These are as follows: 

  1. You can share posts and reading materials about the value of education on your social media. 
  1. You can organize or join charity events, workshops that support education in your community, or worldwide. 
  1. You can provide online courses to others so that they can learn new skills like leadership, safety, or diversity. 
  1. You can raise awareness about why education is a basic right and how it helps everyone grow.

FAQs on International Education Day

  • What is the role of UNESCO in International Education Day 2026?

    UNESCO will host events on 24th 24, 2026, at its headquarters in Paris and the UN Headquarters in New York 

  • When is International Education Day observed?

    International Education Day is observed every year on 24th January. 

  • What is the theme for International Education Day 2026?

    The theme for International Education Day 2026 is “AI and Education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation”. 

  • How can we observe International Education Day?

    We can observe International Education Day by joining activities like workshops, group talks, and online posts to support learning for everyone. 

  • When was the first International Education Day celebrated?

    The first International Education Day was celebrated on 24 January 2019. 

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