Every year, Francophonie Day is observed on March 20 by the International Organization of La Francophonie to mark the French language and Francophone culture. People celebrate this day in commemoration of the 1970 Niamey Convention, which French-speaking states signed to align their mutual interests.
History
The International Day of Francophonie was established in 1988 to mark the signing of the Niamey Convention in Niger on March 20, 1970. The U.N. Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) created the U.N. French Language Day to create awareness about the value of French and other languages.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March 20 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | March 20 | Thursday |
| 2026 | March 20 | Friday |
| 2027 | March 20 | Saturday |
| 2028 | March 20 | Monday |
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FAQs
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It takes place on March 20.
