World Polio Day

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 00:00:00 UTC

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World Polio Day is observed annually on October 24 to raise awareness about polio and the efforts to eradicate this debilitating disease. Established in 2013, this day serves as a reminder of the importance of vaccination and the ongoing global efforts to eliminate polio. The day is marked by various events and activities organized by health organizations, governments, and communities worldwide.

The history of World Polio Day dates back to 2004, when it was first recognized by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). The date was chosen to honor the birthday of Jonas Salk, who led the first team to develop a successful polio vaccine. Since then, the observance has grown, with numerous campaigns aimed at educating the public about the importance of vaccination and the need for continued support in the fight against polio.

On this day, various activities take place, including educational events, fundraising initiatives, and social media campaigns to spread awareness. Organizations like Rotary International, the World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF play significant roles in promoting the day and mobilizing resources to combat polio.

World Polio Day is crucial as it highlights the progress made in the fight against polio, while also emphasizing the need for vigilance and continued efforts to ensure that future generations are protected from this disease. The global community is encouraged to participate in activities and support vaccination efforts to help achieve a polio-free world.

Key facts

First observed: 2004
Established by: Global Polio Eradication Initiative
Frequency: Annual

Official resources

World Polio Day on Wikipedia

Frequently asked questions about World Polio Day.

World Polio Day is on October 24 each year.

The day aims to raise awareness about polio and promote vaccination efforts.

World Polio Day was initiated by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.

You can participate by attending events, donating to polio eradication efforts, or spreading awareness on social media.

Polio remains a concern due to the potential for outbreaks in unvaccinated populations.

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World Polio Day start times in other key cities:

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

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

World Polio Day start times in different countries:

🇩🇿 Algeria Sat 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentina Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brazil Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇳 China Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombia Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Egypt Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Ethiopia Sat 00:00:00
🇫🇷 France Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇪 Germany Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇳 India Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonesia Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italy Sat 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japan Sat 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexico Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar Sat 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigeria Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines Sat 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Russia Sat 00:00:00
🇿🇦 South Africa Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇸 Spain Sat 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Thailand Sat 00:00:00
🇬🇧 United Kingdom Sat 00:00:00
🇺🇸 United States Sat 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam Sat 00:00:00

Location	Time
🇩🇿 Algeria	Sat 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentina	Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh	Sat 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brazil	Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇳 China	Sat 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombia	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Egypt	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Ethiopia	Sat 00:00:00
🇫🇷 France	Sat 00:00:00
🇩🇪 Germany	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇳 India	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonesia	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran	Sat 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italy	Sat 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japan	Sat 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya	Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexico	Sat 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar	Sat 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigeria	Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan	Sat 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines	Sat 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Russia	Sat 00:00:00
🇿🇦 South Africa	Sat 00:00:00
🇪🇸 Spain	Sat 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Thailand	Sat 00:00:00
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	Sat 00:00:00
🇺🇸 United States	Sat 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam	Sat 00:00:00

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