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World Migratory Bird Day is a two-day event annually held on the second weekend of May to highlight the need to protect migratory birds and their habitats. The United Nations is one of the many organizations that support this global awareness campaign.
The Blue Jay, one of the world's migratory birds.
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What Do People Do
On the second weekend each May, people around the world celebrate World Migratory Bird Day by organizing public events such as bird festivals, education programs and bird-watching excursions.
Public Life
World Migratory Bird Day is an official UN supported event and not a public holiday.
Background
Although the event is usually on the second weekend of May, the first World Migratory Bird Day was launched on the weekend of April 8–9, 2006. The event was created to help turn the world's attention to the wonders of bird migration and the need for their conservation. Each year, the total number of registered World Migratory Bird Day events has steadily increased along with the number of countries in which these events occurred.
World Migratory Bird Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sat | May 12 | World Migratory Bird Day | United Nations observance |
| 2019 | Sat | May 11 | World Migratory Bird Day | United Nations observance |
| 2020 | Sat | May 9 | World Migratory Bird Day | United Nations observance |
| 2021 | Sat | May 8 | World Migratory Bird Day | United Nations observance |
| 2022 | Sat | May 14 | World Migratory Bird Day | United Nations observance |
| 2023 | Sat | May 13 | World Migratory Bird Day | United Nations observance |
| 2024 | Sat | May 11 | World Migratory Bird Day | United Nations observance |
| 2025 | Sat | May 10 | World Migratory Bird Day | United Nations observance |
| 2026 | Sat | May 9 | World Migratory Bird Day | United Nations observance |
| 2027 | Sat | May 8 | World Migratory Bird Day | United Nations observance |
| 2028 | Sat | May 13 | World Migratory Bird Day | United Nations observance |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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