Global observance

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition is an annual global observance recorded by the United Nations. This countdown follows the published calendar date worldwide and retains the United Nations source for review.

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DateAugust 23, 2026

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LocationWorldwide

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When is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition?

The United Nations lists International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition on August 23, 2026 each year. This countdown follows that published global observance date.

This calendar-date countdown follows your local timezone. It does not invent a universal midnight.