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When is Youth Day 2026?
Youth Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Wednesday, February 11, 2026 and the last is Tuesday, December 8, 2026, across 10 countries.
Youth Day is a public holiday in South Africa
See February 11 on the world mapYouth Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇨🇲 Cameroon | February 11Wednesday |
| 🇻🇪 VenezuelaDía de la Juventud | February 12Thursday |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | March 12Thursday |
| 🇵🇼 Palau | March 15Sunday |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | March 29Sunday |
| 🇨🇳 China | May 4Monday |
| 🇨🇻 Cape VerdeDia Mundial da Criança | June 1Monday |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | June 16Tuesday |
| 🇲🇦 MoroccoEid Al Chabab | August 21Friday |
| 🇦🇱 AlbaniaDita Kombëtare e Rinisë | December 8Tuesday |
Questions about Youth Day
- When is Youth Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on February 11, February 12, March 12, March 15, March 29 and May 4 and other dates. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Youth Day?
- Youth Day is marked in 10 countries: Albania, Cameroon, Cape Verde, China, Morocco, Palau, South Africa, Taiwan, Venezuela and Zambia.
- Is Youth Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Albania, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Morocco, Palau, South Africa and Zambia. 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
- Mother's Day February 8
- Ramadan Start February 18
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Liberation Day January 1
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Carnival February 16
- Ash Wednesday February 18
- Revolution Day January 3
- Family Day February 16
- Lunar New Year February 16