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MONUSCO staff clean a section of Goma General Hospital to commemorate Nelson Mandela on the 18th of July 2012
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Nelson Mandela International Day is coming up.

Sunday, 18 July 2027

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About Nelson Mandela International Day

Nelson Mandela International 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 2027 it falls on a Sunday; in 2028 it’s on Tuesday 18 July, and in 2029 on Wednesday 18 July. This time it falls at the weekend; some countries move the day off to a weekday when that happens. Also in July 2027: National Ice Cream Day (18 Jul), World Chess Day (20 Jul) and International Moon Day (20 Jul). 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 July every year, as set by the United Nations.
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Dates

YearDate
2027Sunday, 18 July
2028Tuesday, 18 July
2029Wednesday, 18 July
2030Thursday, 18 July
2031Friday, 18 July
2032Sunday, 18 July
2033Monday, 18 July
2034Tuesday, 18 July
2035Wednesday, 18 July
2036Friday, 18 July

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