Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.
Commonwealth Day 2026
Commonwealth Day will take place on Monday, 9 March 2026. It is the highlight of a week-long series of events and activities happening around the Commonwealth – including faith and civic gatherings, debates, school assemblies, flag-raising ceremonies and cultural events.
More information about events and activities will be announced soon.
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Unlocking opportunities together for a prosperous Commonwealth
This year's theme 'Unlocking opportunities together for a prosperous Commonwealth,' highlights how the 56 member countries of the Commonwealth can rally together to face today’s challenges and unlock opportunities that can deliver shared and lasting prosperity for all who live in the Commonwealth — from the smallest, most remote communities to the biggest cities.
The theme for Commonwealth Day 2026 aligns with the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) theme, ‘Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.’ CHOGM 2026 will take place in Antigua and Barbuda from 1-4 November.
A social media toolkit and theme resources will be made available soon.
Schedule
A full schedule of events and activities will be made available soon.
Commonwealth Day 2025
Commonwealth Day was celebrated on Monday, 10 March 2025 with a shared commitment to the principles of unity, peace and equality. The 2025 theme, ‘Together We Thrive’, was celebrated across 56 Commonwealth member countries, demonstrating how working together can build a future defined by opportunity and resilience.
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