International Literacy Day Sep. 8, 2024

International Literacy Day

"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." These words by former secretary-general of the United Nations Kofi Annan capture the essence of International Literacy Day, celebrated every September 8. Established by UNESCO in 1966, this observance not only celebrates those who can read but also highlights the ongoing battle against illiteracy. With approximately 775 million people worldwide still lacking basic literacy, this day resonates powerfully within the hallowed walls of the Stockholm Public Library in Sweden, or "Stadsbiblioteket" as it is known to locals, featured in today"s image.

© Andrei Hrabun/Alamy Stock Photo

palette

Today in History

What returned to this city 500 years ago?
Sep. 8, 2023International Literacy Day
Sep. 8, 2025International Literacy Day

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Feb. 18, 2024World Whale Day
Sep. 25, 2023Sea Otter Awareness Week
Sep. 6, 2024Glenariff Forest Park, Northern Ireland, UK
May 12, 2025An iris garden in Tokyo, Japan
Nov. 22, 2025Leshan Giant Buddha, Sichuan, China
Jun. 15, 2024International Surfing Day
Sep. 18, 2023Milky Way over Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park
A warm hug in the icy north
Alps of the sea
Mar. 24, 2025African elephants in Namibia
Blue as far as the eye can see
Lest we forget
Sep. 21, 2025Sea Otter Awareness Week
Dec. 1, 2023Lake Minnewanka, Alberta
Nov. 15, 2024Yi Peng lantern festival, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Jun. 1, 2024Pride Month
Dec. 4, 2024Wildlife Conservation Day
Jun. 12, 2025Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States
Dec. 27, 2023Kirkjufell, Iceland
Feb. 12, 2024Volcán Alcedo giant tortoise, Isabela Island
Oct. 31, 2024Happy Halloween!
Sep. 5, 20242024 Toronto International Film Festival
Feb. 4, 2026Red kite in snow
Celebrating women
Jan. 21, 2025Squirrel Appreciation Day
Sep. 25, 2025Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India
Aug. 29, 2023Zelenci Nature Reserve, Slovenia
Mar. 15, 2026Pacific Rim Whale Festival
Apr. 1, 2026Japanese tree frog in a pink morning glory
Aug. 27, 2023Jeju Island, South Korea