International Anti-Corruption Day 2026
A UN day raising awareness of corruption and of the UN Convention against Corruption.
Next date
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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Quick facts
- Date
- December 9
- Day of the week
- Wednesday in 2026
- Type
- International
- Observed in
- Global
- First observed
- 2003
- Established by
- United Nations General Assembly
- Led by
- UNODC and UNDP
- Hashtag
- #AntiCorruptionDay
Overview
International Anti-Corruption Day, on December 9, highlights how corruption undermines public services, trust and development, and how citizens, businesses and governments can fight it.
History
The UN General Assembly adopted the UN Convention against Corruption on October 31, 2003, and designated December 9 as International Anti-Corruption Day. The convention entered into force in 2005.
How to celebrate
1
Know your rights
Learn how to report corruption safely in your country.
2
Support transparency
Back open-data and accountability initiatives.
Wishes and messages
Greeting card
Style
A 1080 × 1080 image, ready for WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram.
Social media captions
Say no to corruption. #AntiCorruptionDay
International Anti-Corruption Day dates
| Year | Date | Day of the week | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 9 | Wednesday | 36 |
| 2027 | December 9 | Thursday | 401 |
| 2028 | December 9 | Saturday | 767 |
| 2029 | December 9 | Sunday | 1,132 |
| 2030 | December 9 | Monday | 1,497 |
| 2031 | December 9 | Tuesday | 1,862 |
Frequently asked questions
When is International Anti-Corruption Day?
Every year on December 9.
Last updated November 2, 2026