Children's Day in Romania

Like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Children’s Day (Ziua Copilului) is an observance that is celebrated in Romania. It is held on June 1 every year.

Children's Day is a time to appreciate and value children in society.

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What do people do?

Many schools have special events to celebrate Children’s Day in Romania. Some teachers give out certificates as a way of showing their appreciation for each child on this day. Community events, including art exhibitions displaying children’s work, are held to celebrate Children’s Day. Children’s Day is also promoted through newspapers, blogs, social media, television, and radio journalists in Romania. Some families have special dinners to celebrate Children’s Day at home.

Public life

Children’s Day is an observance and not a public holiday in Romania.

Background

Children’s Day is not just an event in Romania but it is also celebrated in many different countries and is an official UN global observance. The Romanian Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Protection held a special Children’s Day celebration in 2012. Nearly 100 elementary and secondary school children who attended the event received a Minister of Children diploma. Parents and grandparents were also at the celebration.

Symbols

Children’s paintings and other forms of artwork are often displayed in schools and public places as a way of promoting Children’s Day.

Children's Day Observances

Related holidays

• Mother's Day ―Sunday, May 5, 2013
• Father's Day ―Sunday, May 12, 2013

Other holidays in June 2013 in Romania

• Ascension Day ―Thursday, June 13, 2013
• Orthodox Pentecost ―Sunday, June 23, 2013
• Orthodox Pentecost Monday ―Monday, June 24, 2013
• Flag Day ―Wednesday, June 26, 2013