World Braille Day 2027
A UN day raising awareness of braille as a means of communication for blind and partially sighted people.
Quick facts
- Date
- January 4
- Day of the week
- Monday in 2027
- Type
- International
- Observed in
- Global
- First observed
- 2018 (first observed 2019)
- Established by
- United Nations General Assembly
- Hashtag
- #WorldBrailleDay
Overview
World Braille Day, on January 4, marks the birthday of Louis Braille, the inventor of the tactile reading and writing system used by blind and partially sighted people worldwide.
History
Louis Braille was born in France on January 4, 1809. He lost his sight as a child and developed his system of raised dots as a teenager. The UN General Assembly proclaimed World Braille Day in 2018, first observed in 2019.
How to celebrate
Learn the braille alphabet
Try reading a few letters by touch.
Make content accessible
Add alt text and accessible formats to what you publish.
Wishes and messages
Greeting card
A 1080 × 1080 image, ready for WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram.
Social media captions
Reading with fingertips. ⠃⠗⠁⠊⠇⠇⠑ #WorldBrailleDay
World Braille Day dates
| Year | Date | Day of the week | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 4 | Sunday | Passed |
| 2027 | January 4 | Monday | 63 |
| 2028 | January 4 | Tuesday | 428 |
| 2029 | January 4 | Thursday | 794 |
| 2030 | January 4 | Friday | 1,159 |
| 2031 | January 4 | Saturday | 1,524 |
Frequently asked questions
When is World Braille Day?
Every year on January 4.
Why January 4?
It is the birthday of Louis Braille, born in 1809.
Last updated November 2, 2026