World Book Day

An antique bookshop window

World Book and Copyright Day

April 21, 2026
World Book and Copyright Day is held annually on April 23. This event is organised by UNESCO to promote reading and to show the significance of books as a link between people, generations, and cultures.
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.