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When is International Mother Language Day 2026?
International Mother Language Day 2026 is on Saturday, February 21, 2026. It's marked in 2 countries, including Bangladesh and United States.
The United Nations' (UN) International Mother Language Day is annually held on February 21 to celebrate languages spoken worldwide. It also observes the human right to use these languages.
See February 21 on the world mapInternational Mother Language Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇧🇩 Bangladeshশহিদ দিবস ও আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস | February 21Saturday |
| 🇺🇸 United States | February 21Saturday |
Questions about International Mother Language Day
- When is International Mother Language Day in 2026?
- International Mother Language Day is on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate International Mother Language Day?
- International Mother Language Day is marked in 2 countries: Bangladesh and United States.
- Is International Mother Language Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Bangladesh. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Independence Day January 1
- Ramadan Start February 18
- National Day February 4
- Republic Day January 1
- Carnival February 16
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Ash Wednesday February 18
- Revolution Day January 3
- Family Day February 16
- Flag Day February 24
- Lunar New Year February 16
- Statehood Day February 16