International Day of Older Persons
The International Day of Older People is observed on October 1 each year.
| International Day of Older People | |
|---|---|
Plaque in Madrid, Spain, celebrating the International Day of Older People | |
| Observed by | All UN member states |
| Date | October 1 |
| Next time | 1 October 2024 |
| Frequency | Annual |
On December 14, 1990, the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish October 1 as the International Day of Older People as recorded in Resolution 45/106. The holiday was observed for the first time on October 1, 1991.
The observance is a focus of ageing organizations and the United Nations Programme on Ageing.
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