World Book Day 2027

Thursday, 4 March 2027 in Ireland
Thursday, 4 March 2027 in the UK

World Book Day is a UK and Ireland charity campaign encouraging children to read for pleasure.

Also known as

  • World Book Day UK and Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

When is World Book Day 2027?
World Book Day 2027 is on Thursday, 4 March 2027 in Ireland and Thursday, 4 March 2027 in the UK.
What day of the week is World Book Day 2027?
It falls on Thursday in Ireland and Thursday in the UK.
How is World Book Day calculated?
In Ireland, this event is observed on the first Thursday in March each year. In the UK, this event is observed on the first Thursday in March each year.