Esperanto Day

July 26, Saturday

Esperanto Day is an annual holiday dedicated to the creation of the international language Esperanto. It is celebrated on July 26th, as this is the date in 1887 when the first Esperanto textbook, known as Unua Libro, was published by L. L. Zamenhof.

Who was L. L. Zamenhof?
Zamenhof was a Polish ophthalmologist of Jewish descent and the creator of Esperanto. He developed the language with the goal of enabling people from different countries and cultures to communicate using a neutral and simple language that doesn't belong to any one nation.

The Purpose of the Holiday
Esperanto Day is celebrated in order to:

- Promote the Esperanto language

- Recognize Zamenhof’s efforts in fostering international understanding

- Support the ideas of peace, equality, and intercultural communication

How is Esperanto Day Celebrated?
On this day, various events take place around the world:

- Esperanto speakers meet in person

- Online conferences and seminars are held

- Articles and materials on the language are published

- Lectures on Zamenhof’s life and the history of Esperanto are organized

- Flash mobs and cultural events involving Esperanto speakers take place

Other Important Dates Related to Esperanto
In addition to July 26th, there are several other significant dates:

- December 15 — Zamenhof Day (the birthday of Esperanto’s creator)

- Esperanto Week — held annually in different countries, usually in summer, with international meetings and festivals

- World Esperanto Congress — the largest event, bringing together participants from all over the world

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Esperanto Day in other years

2021 July 26, Monday
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2023 July 26, Wednesday
2024 July 26, Friday
2026 July 26, Sunday

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