UNESCO Endorses February 9 as World Greek Language Day

The Executive Board of UNESCO approved on April 14, 2025, the designation of February 9 as “World Greek Language Day.” The date coincides with the death of Dionysios Solomos, Greece’s national poet, in 1857. The proposal was submitted by Greece’s Permanent Representation to UNESCO.

As stated in the UNESCO Executive Board’s decision, language serves as “a carrier of culture, an ark of values, concepts, identity, an instrument of expression and creation, and a bridge of communication, understanding and understanding.” Greek, the decision adds, holds a unique position among the world’s languages. In its decision, UNESCO highlighted the Greek language’s exceptional historical continuity, noting its 4,000-year oral tradition and at least 2,800 years of written use. 

The official proclamation of February 9 as "World Greek Language Day" will take place during the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in November 2025 in Samarkand.