International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2027
A UN day promoting and protecting the rights of the world's Indigenous peoples.
Quick facts
- Date
- August 9
- Day of the week
- Monday in 2027
- Type
- International
- Observed in
- Global
- First observed
- 1994
- Established by
- United Nations General Assembly
- Hashtag
- #WeAreIndigenous
Overview
Observed on August 9, the day recognises the contributions of Indigenous peoples — including their knowledge of nature and their languages — and highlights challenges such as land rights and discrimination.
History
The date marks the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations in Geneva in 1982. The UN General Assembly established the international day in 1994. The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted in 2007.
How to celebrate
Learn whose land you live on
Find out about the Indigenous history of your area.
Support Indigenous creators
Buy art and products directly from Indigenous makers.
Wishes and messages
Greeting card
A 1080 × 1080 image, ready for WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram.
Social media captions
Indigenous rights are human rights. #WeAreIndigenous
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples dates
| Year | Date | Day of the week | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 9 | Sunday | Passed |
| 2027 | August 9 | Monday | 280 |
| 2028 | August 9 | Wednesday | 646 |
| 2029 | August 9 | Thursday | 1,011 |
| 2030 | August 9 | Friday | 1,376 |
| 2031 | August 9 | Saturday | 1,741 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples?
Every year on August 9.
Last updated November 2, 2026