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Dates of World Maritime Day
2026 United NationsSep 24 United Nations Thu, Sep 24Not A Public Holiday 2025 United NationsSep 25 United Nations Thu, Sep 25Not A Public Holiday 2024 United NationsSep 26 United Nations Thu, Sep 26Not A Public Holiday 2023 United NationsSep 28 United Nations Thu, Sep 28Not A Public Holiday 2022 United NationsSep 29 United Nations Thu, Sep 29Not A Public Holiday
Summary
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World Maritime Day is an official United Nations day. Every year, it provides an opportunity to focus attention on the importance of shipping and other maritime activities, and to highlight the significant contribution of the international Maritime Organization (IMO) and its Member States to global efforts to improve the safety, security and efficiency of shipping and to protect the marine environment. It does this by emphasizing particular aspects of IMOs work.

Each World Maritime Day has its own theme. Often the theme will coincide with a particular anniversary. Themes may also reflect current events or wider United Nations initiatives.

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