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Environment day
International Wombat Day is coming up.
Thursday, 22 October 2026
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About International Wombat Day
International Wombat Day is marked on 22 October each year. It’s one of the environmental days listed on Wikipedia.
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In 2026 it falls on a Thursday; in 2027 it’s on Friday 22 October, and in 2028 on Sunday 22 October. Also in October 2026: Orionid meteor shower (21 Oct), Flag Day (New Zealand) (22 Oct) and International Day of the Snow Leopard (23 Oct). 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 22 October every year.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, 22 October |
| 2027 | Friday, 22 October |
| 2028 | Sunday, 22 October |
| 2029 | Monday, 22 October |
| 2030 | Tuesday, 22 October |
| 2031 | Wednesday, 22 October |
| 2032 | Friday, 22 October |
| 2033 | Saturday, 22 October |
| 2034 | Sunday, 22 October |
| 2035 | Monday, 22 October |
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