International Translation Day

September 30, Tuesday

International Translation Day is an annual holiday celebrated on September 30, the day the Catholic Church commemorates Saint Jerome, the patron saint of translators. Saint Jerome was the first person to translate the Bible into Latin from the Greek and Hebrew originals, making him a symbol for all those involved in translation.

International Translation Day was established in 1991 by the International Federation of Translators to celebrate the important role of translators in uniting people, spreading knowledge and building bridges between cultures. Since then, the holiday has gained wide recognition and is held in various countries around the world.

International Translation Day Events
The International Federation of Translators and other organizations hold a variety of events on this day:

Conferences and Seminars. Events for professional translators are held in various countries to discuss issues of professional growth, the use of new technologies and cooperation.
Educational Programs. Many educational institutions organize lectures and discussions on the role of translation in the modern world. Professional Awards. Some countries award prizes and prizes for outstanding achievements in the field of translation and promotion of intercultural communication.

With the development of technology, automatic translation has become one of the key areas in which rapid progress is being made. Machine translators such as Google Translate have become an important tool, but they cannot yet replace human labor, especially in the case of complex texts and contexts. Therefore, the profession of a translator remains in demand and important.

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International Translation Day in other years

2021 September 30, Thursday
2022 September 30, Friday
2023 September 30, Saturday
2024 September 30, Monday
2026 September 30, Wednesday

International Translation Day in other countries