World Rivers Day

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2026 InternationalSep 27 International Sun, Sep 27Observances Holiday 2025 InternationalSep 28 International Sun, Sep 28Observances Holiday 2024 InternationalSep 22 International Sun, Sep 22Observances Holiday 2023 InternationalSep 24 International Sun, Sep 24Observances Holiday 2022 InternationalSep 25 International Sun, Sep 25Observances Holiday
Summary
The fourth Sunday in September is a chance to celebrate the world's waterway that bring life to our countries.

World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world’s waterways. It highlights the many values of our rivers, strives to increase public awareness, and encourages the improved stewardship of all rivers around the world. Rivers in virtually every country face an array of threats, and only through our active involvement can we ensure their health in the years ahead.

In 2005, the United Nations launched the Water for Life Decade to help create a greater awareness of the need to better care for our water resources. Following this, the establishment of World Rivers Day was in response to a proposal initiated by internationally renowned river advocate, Mark Angelo.

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