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United Nations · Worldwide

Arabic Language Day is coming up.

Friday, 18 December 2026

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About Arabic Language Day

Arabic Language Day is one of the international days on the United Nations list. The UN uses these days to draw attention to an issue and to what people around the world are doing about it.

In 2026 it falls on a Friday; in 2027 it’s on Saturday 18 December, and in 2028 on Monday 18 December. Because it’s a Friday this time, wherever it’s a day off it makes a long weekend of at least three days. Also in December 2026: Wright Brothers Day (17 Dec), International Migrants Day (18 Dec) and Qatar National Day (18 Dec). From this page you can add it to your calendar, get an email before it, share the countdown, or show it full screen.

How we work out the date
It’s on 18 December every year, as set by the United Nations.
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Page updated 5 November 2026. Report a wrong date

Dates

YearDate
2026Friday, 18 December
2027Saturday, 18 December
2028Monday, 18 December
2029Tuesday, 18 December
2030Wednesday, 18 December
2031Thursday, 18 December
2032Saturday, 18 December
2033Sunday, 18 December
2034Monday, 18 December
2035Tuesday, 18 December

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