International Day of Forests 2027
A UN day celebrating forests and trees and their role in climate, water, biodiversity and livelihoods.
Next date
Sunday, March 21, 2027
This year it was on Saturday, March 21, 2026
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Quick facts
- Date
- March 21
- Day of the week
- Sunday in 2027
- Type
- International
- Observed in
- Global
- First observed
- 2012 (first observed 2013)
- Established by
- United Nations General Assembly
- Led by
- FAO and the UN Forum on Forests
- Hashtag
- #IntlForestDay
Overview
The International Day of Forests, on March 21, raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests — for clean air and water, for wildlife, and for the billions of people who depend on them.
History
The UN General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as the International Day of Forests in 2012. It was first celebrated in 2013.
How to celebrate
1
Plant a native tree
Choose a species suited to your area.
2
Choose certified wood and paper
Look for products from responsibly managed forests.
Wishes and messages
Greeting card
Style
A 1080 × 1080 image, ready for WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram.
Social media captions
Forests for life. 🌳 #IntlForestDay
International Day of Forests dates
| Year | Date | Day of the week | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 21 | Saturday | Passed |
| 2027 | March 21 | Sunday | 138 |
| 2028 | March 21 | Tuesday | 504 |
| 2029 | March 21 | Wednesday | 869 |
| 2030 | March 21 | Thursday | 1,234 |
| 2031 | March 21 | Friday | 1,599 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the International Day of Forests?
Every year on March 21.
Last updated November 2, 2026