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United Nations · Worldwide

World Press Freedom Day is coming up.

Monday, 3 May 2027

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About World Press Freedom Day

World Press Freedom 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 Monday; in 2028 it’s on Wednesday 3 May, and in 2029 on Thursday 3 May. Because it’s a Monday this time, wherever it’s a day off it makes a long weekend of at least three days. Also in May 2027: Constitution Day (Poland) (3 May), Early May bank holiday (3 May) and International Leopard Day (3 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 3 May every year, as set by the United Nations.
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Dates

YearDate
2027Monday, 3 May
2028Wednesday, 3 May
2029Thursday, 3 May
2030Friday, 3 May
2031Saturday, 3 May
2032Monday, 3 May
2033Tuesday, 3 May
2034Wednesday, 3 May
2035Thursday, 3 May
2036Saturday, 3 May

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