World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe. It commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which sets benchmarks regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers, and standards for their initial preparation and further education, recruitment, employment, and teaching and learning conditions.
In 2026, the Day marks the 60th anniversary of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation. The commemorations will focus on the importance of protecting and advancing the status of the teaching profession in a rapidly changing world. A global celebration will take place at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, on 5 October 2026. More information will follow soon on the UNESCO website.