Wednesday, 19 August 2026
World Photography Day is celebrated annually on 19 August to recognise the art, craft, science, and history of photography, commemorating the public announcement of the daguerreotype process in France on that date in 1839.
Also known as
- World Photo Day
Frequently asked questions
- When is World Photography Day 2026?
- World Photography Day 2026 is on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
- What day of the week is World Photography Day 2026?
- It falls on Wednesday.
- How is World Photography Day calculated?
- This event is observed every year on 19 August.