reading activities

A Hobbit's hole, a house built into a mound with greeneries

Tolkien Reading Day

March 23, 2026
It is a fandom event organised by The Tolkien Society to celebrate the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. It is held on March 25.

World Poetry Day

March 20, 2026
World Poetry Day is now held annually on March 21. The goal is to share and experience poetry but also to honour languages. The enduring theme is Poetry for Peace and Unity.
Child reading under the cover with a flashlight

World Book Day in the UK and Ireland

February 24, 2026
A local anticipation of the international World Book Day (April 23), World Book Day UK 2026 will be held on 5th March. This year, Book Day is even more important than before, as 2026 is the National Year of Reading.