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International Talk Like a Pirate Day

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 00:00:00 UTC

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About International Talk Like a Pirate Day

International Talk Like a Pirate Day is a fun, lighthearted observance celebrated annually on September 19. The day encourages people to embrace their inner pirate by speaking in a pirate dialect and adopting pirate-themed attire. This quirky holiday was created in 2002 by John Baur and Mark Summers, who wanted to add some humor to their lives and share it with others.

The origins of this unique celebration can be traced back to a casual game of racquetball, where Baur and Summers began speaking in pirate slang. They decided to establish a day dedicated to this playful language, and it quickly gained popularity, spreading across the globe. The day is often marked by various events, including pirate-themed parties, contests, and social media campaigns.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day is not only a chance for fun and creativity but also serves to promote camaraderie and joy among participants. It invites people of all ages to engage in playful banter and immerse themselves in the whimsical world of pirates, making it a beloved observance worldwide.

Key facts

First held: 2002
Frequency: Annual

Official resources

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Frequently asked questions about International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day is celebrated on September 19 each year.

People celebrate by speaking in pirate slang, dressing up as pirates, and hosting themed parties.

The day was created by John Baur and Mark Summers in 2002.

Yes, it involves using pirate slang and phrases, such as 'Ahoy, matey!' and 'Avast ye!'

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International Talk Like a Pirate Day start times in other key cities:

Location	Time
Abidjan	Sat 00:00:00
Addis Ababa	Sat 00:00:00
Ahmedabad	Sat 00:00:00
Alexandria	Sat 00:00:00
Ankara	Sat 00:00:00
Baghdad	Sat 00:00:00
Bangkok	Sat 00:00:00
Beijing	Sat 00:00:00
Bengaluru	Sat 00:00:00
Bogota	Sat 00:00:00
Cairo	Sat 00:00:00
Cape Town	Sat 00:00:00
Chongqing	Sat 00:00:00
Dar es Salaam	Sat 00:00:00
Delhi	Sat 00:00:00
Dhaka	Sat 00:00:00
Guangzhou	Sat 00:00:00
Hanoi	Sat 00:00:00
Ho Chi Minh City	Sat 00:00:00
Hong Kong	Sat 00:00:00
Istanbul	Sat 00:00:00
Jakarta	Sat 00:00:00
Johannesburg	Sat 00:00:00
Kano	Sat 00:00:00
Karachi	Sat 00:00:00
Khartoum	Sat 00:00:00
Kinshasa	Sat 00:00:00
Lagos	Sat 00:00:00
Lahore	Sat 00:00:00
Lima	Sat 00:00:00
London	Sat 00:00:00
Luanda	Sat 00:00:00
Melbourne	Sat 00:00:00
Mexico City	Sat 00:00:00
Moscow	Sat 00:00:00
Mumbai	Sat 00:00:00
New York City	Sat 00:00:00
Rio de Janeiro	Sat 00:00:00
Riyadh	Sat 00:00:00
Saint Petersburg	Sat 00:00:00
Santiago	Sat 00:00:00
Seoul	Sat 00:00:00
Shanghai	Sat 00:00:00
Shenzhen	Sat 00:00:00
Singapore	Sat 00:00:00
Sydney	Sat 00:00:00
São Paulo	Sat 00:00:00
Tehran	Sat 00:00:00
Tokyo	Sat 00:00:00

International Talk Like a Pirate Day start times in different countries:

🇿🇦 Afrique du Sud Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇿 Algérie Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇪 Allemagne Sat 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentine Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brésil Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇳 Chine Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombie Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇸 Espagne Sat 00:00:00
🇫🇷 France Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇳 Inde Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonésie Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italie Sat 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japon Sat 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexique Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar Sat 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigéria Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines Sat 00:00:00
🇬🇧 Royaume-Uni Sat 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Russie Sat 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Thaïlande Sat 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Égypte Sat 00:00:00
🇺🇸 États-Unis Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Éthiopie Sat 00:00:00

Location	Time
🇿🇦 Afrique du Sud	Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇿 Algérie	Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇪 Allemagne	Sat 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentine	Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh	Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brésil	Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇳 Chine	Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombie	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇸 Espagne	Sat 00:00:00
🇫🇷 France	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇳 Inde	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonésie	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italie	Sat 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japon	Sat 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya	Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexique	Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar	Sat 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigéria	Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan	Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines	Sat 00:00:00
🇬🇧 Royaume-Uni	Sat 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Russie	Sat 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Thaïlande	Sat 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Égypte	Sat 00:00:00
🇺🇸 États-Unis	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Éthiopie	Sat 00:00:00