Every year on May 15, the International Day of Families is observed by the people all over the country. In 1993, the United Nations passed a proclamation stating the celebration of this day. The idea behind celebrating this day is to reflect the significance of international community that is related to families.
In the form of International Day of Families, a platform is provided to raise awareness related to families and the issues related to them. The day also focuses on increasing the awareness about social, economic and demographic processes that affects families.
International Day of Families 2024 Date
Below you can check dates of upcoming International Day in 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027.
| Event | Date | Day |
| International Day of Families 2024 | May 15, 2024 | Wednesday |
| International Day of Families 2025 | May 15, 2025 | Thursday |
| International Day of Families 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Friday |
| International Day of Families 2027 | May 15, 2027 | Saturday |
International Day of Families 2024 Overview
| Event | International Day of Families 2024 |
| Date | May 15, 2024 |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Declared by | United Nations General Assembly |
| Logo | A heart stretching upward to form the roof of a house, and then engraved in a green circle. |
| First celebration | 15 May 1994 |
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History of International Day of Families
Attention was drawn towards the issues related to family by the United Nations in 1983 such as role of family in the development process, problems and needs of the family and ways to fix those problems. It was done on the basis of recommendations by the Economic and Social Council, the Commission for Social Development. On this basis, the United Nations general Assembly invited all States to present their views and proposals on the celebration of an international year of the family.
Finally, in a resolution passed on 9 December 1989, the General Assembly decided the celebration of International Year of the Family. In 1993, it was passed that every year 15th of May will be observed as The International Day of Families.
International Day of Families 2024 Theme
Since its inception, different year different themes are decided to celebrate International Day of Families. For the year 2024, the decided theme is ‘Families Building Resilient Futures’ and the goal is to raise awareness about the importance of family and how it impacts our planet.
How to celebrate International Day of Families?
There are many ways in which people can celebrate International Day of Families 2024. You can attend seminars, public exhibitions or discussions focused towards family and its importance. Try spending the day with your family and take part in fun activities with the family members. Go out for picnic, trip or you can simply have lunch and dinner with the whole family together.
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Quotes for International Day of Families 2024 celebration
Here are some famous quotes for you to share on International Day of Families 2024 that focuses on the importance of family members in our life.
“What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.” — Mother Teresa
A happy family is but an earlier heaven.” — George Bernard Shaw
“Family is not an important thing; it is everything.” — Michael J Fox.
“It’s all about the quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends and family.” — Philip Green
“The family is the first essential cell of human society.” — Pope John XXIII
“When trouble comes, it’s your family that supports you.” — Guy Lafleur
“We may have our differences, but nothing’s more important than family.” — Coco
“You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.”¨ — Khalil Gibran
FAQs
No, there is not a public holiday on the occasion of International Day of Families. Significance of the day is just to celebrate the importance of families around the world.
People need to recognize the value of family and draw attention on how that families are facing hardships. This is a day to celebrate your family and appreciate what your family does for you.
The official symbol for celebration of International Day of Families comprises of a green circle, with a red drawing in the middle of the circle. The symbol looks like a roof stretching upward and a heart beneath it. The symbol represents that family is the center of society and a loving home is important above everything else we do.
