World Interfaith Harmony Week 2027
Monday 1 February to Sunday 7 February 2027
Dates can vary from year to year, so check the organiser’s website for the latest details.
World Interfaith Harmony Week runs from 1 to 7 February, encouraging voluntary dialogue, understanding and cooperation across beliefs.
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Dates and event details
Monday 1 February to Sunday 7 February 2027. Held every year from 1 to 7 February.
| Date status | Date calculated from a fixed annual pattern |
|---|---|
| Date-check source | Official UN or UN agency source |
| Where | International |
What is World Interfaith Harmony Week?
The General Assembly proclaimed the first week of February through resolution A/RES/65/5 in 2010, following a proposal by King Abdullah II of Jordan. The first observance took place in 2011. The resolution recognises the contribution of interreligious dialogue to a culture of peace and encourages voluntary participation according to people’s own traditions or convictions.
This UN week has its own February dates. It should not be confused with other interfaith programmes held at different times of year. A local event should clearly identify the occasion it is marking and the organisation actually arranging it.
World Interfaith Harmony Week is observed from 1 to 7 February each year. In 2027 it runs from Monday 1 February to Sunday 7 February. The United Nations week encourages dialogue, mutual understanding and cooperation among people of different religions, faiths and beliefs.
Ideas for schools and colleges
- Prepare thoughtful questions. Help learners distinguish a respectful question about someone’s experience from an assumption about an entire religion.
- Explore a local place. Arrange a suitable educational visit in partnership with the host, following the setting’s usual permissions and visitor arrangements.
- Compare approaches to a shared topic. Use reliable, age-appropriate resources and allow for differences within as well as between traditions.
- Work on a common task. A jointly planned community project can create opportunities to cooperate while recognising participants’ different commitments.
Community and workplace activities
A community centre or library could host a conversation with representatives who have agreed the subject and format together. Choose a chair who can help everyone contribute, publish accessibility information and provide time for questions. Agree in advance whether recording or photography is appropriate.
A workplace can use the week to listen to colleagues about practical aspects of participation, such as meeting times, food or facilities. Keep contributions optional and use established internal processes for any changes. Colleagues should not have to disclose personal beliefs to access clear information about workplace arrangements.
Partners planning a shared meal or volunteering activity should discuss practical requirements early. Food, travel, costs, timing and the nature of the task can affect who is able to join. A welcoming invitation explains those details rather than expecting participants to negotiate them after arriving.
Plan a conversation with a clear purpose
Begin by asking prospective partners what would make an activity useful. A discussion could explore a shared neighbourhood concern, introduce the work of different community organisations or explain how a particular place of worship welcomes visitors. Agree the scope before deciding the format.
Make room for people with different levels of knowledge and for those without a religious belief. Participants should be able to describe their own convictions without being expected to speak for everyone who shares a label. Explain whether a session is educational, a discussion or a religious activity so that people can make an informed choice.
Continue the relationship after the week
Agree one realistic follow-up, such as another meeting, a shared resource or a continuing project with named responsibilities. Ask partners whether the activity met their expectations and what they would change. Recognise the time and expertise contributed, including any preparation that was not visible during the event.
The annual week is a framework for voluntary local participation; it does not imply that an independently organised event is endorsed by the UN. Use accurate organiser details and check any permissions before reproducing campaign materials.
Related dates include the International Day of Peace and International Human Solidarity Day.
Source check: 23 October 2026. The first-week-of-February rule, background and purpose were checked against the official UN page. No 2027 theme or programme is assumed.
