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United Nations · Worldwide

World Portuguese Language Day is coming up.

Wednesday, 5 May 2027

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About World Portuguese Language Day

World Portuguese 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 2027 it falls on a Wednesday; in 2028 it’s on Friday 5 May, and in 2029 on Saturday 5 May. Also in May 2027: Cinco de Mayo (5 May), Children’s Day (Japan) (5 May) and National Hoagie Day (5 May). 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 5 May every year, as set by the United Nations.
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Page updated 5 November 2026. Report a wrong date

Dates

YearDate
2027Wednesday, 5 May
2028Friday, 5 May
2029Saturday, 5 May
2030Sunday, 5 May
2031Monday, 5 May
2032Wednesday, 5 May
2033Thursday, 5 May
2034Friday, 5 May
2035Saturday, 5 May
2036Monday, 5 May

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