Last updated: August 31, 2026
When is International Day of Older Persons Dates 2027–2035
| Date | Name | Day | Week | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | International Day of Older Persons 2026 | Thursday | 40 | - |
| October 1, 2027 | International Day of Older Persons 2027 | Friday | 39 | 352 |
| October 1, 2028 | International Day of Older Persons 2028 | Sunday | 39 | 718 |
| October 1, 2029 | International Day of Older Persons 2029 | Monday | 40 | 1083 |
| October 1, 2030 | International Day of Older Persons 2030 | Tuesday | 40 | 1448 |
| October 1, 2031 | International Day of Older Persons 2031 | Wednesday | 40 | 1813 |
| October 1, 2032 | International Day of Older Persons 2032 | Friday | 40 | 2179 |
| October 1, 2033 | International Day of Older Persons 2033 | Saturday | 39 | 2544 |
| October 1, 2034 | International Day of Older Persons 2034 | Sunday | 39 | 2909 |
| October 1, 2035 | International Day of Older Persons 2035 | Monday | 40 | 3274 |
Quick Facts:
- Event: International Day of Older Persons
- Date: October 1, 2026
- Frequency: Annually on October 1
- Scope: Worldwide
- Category: Cause / Elderly
- Established: Designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990 (first observed in 1991)
- Purpose: To recognize the contributions of older adults, advocate for their rights, and address key issues such as ageism, healthcare, and elder care
- Key Pioneer: Dr. Robert Butler, who coined the term “ageism” in 1969 and served as the founding director of the National Institute on Aging
- Demographic Insight: Global population aged 60+ is projected to reach 1.4 billion by 2030 and 2.1 billion by 2050
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