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The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, also known as Palestinian Day, is observed annually on November 29. It is organized by the United Nations. On this day, events are held at the United Nations headquarters in New York and at United Nations offices in Vienna and Geneva.
The day commemorates the adoption of Resolution 181, which took place on November 29, 1947. However, in 2003, the observance was held on December 1.
Palestinian Day Observance
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | November 29 | Friday |
| 2025 | November 29 | Saturday |
| 2026 | November 29 | Sunday |
| 2027 | November 29 | Monday |
| 2028 | November 29 | Wednesday |
History of International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed annually on November 29, following resolutions 32/40 B of December 2, 1977, and 34/65 D of December 12, 1979, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. These resolutions, along with recommendations under the agenda item “Question of Palestine,” established the observance.
Special events and commemorative activities are organized by the Division for Palestinian Rights of the UN Secretariat in consultation with the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.
In 2012, the General Assembly adopted Resolution 67/19, granting Palestine non-member observer State status at the UN. The resolution was passed with 138 votes in favor, nine against, and 41 abstentions in the 193-member Assembly.
The resolution on the observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People also encourages Member States to provide extensive support and publicity for this annual event.
Other Celebrations on November 29
November 29 is also celebrated as
- National Square Dance Day
- Electronic Greeting Card Day
- National Maize Day
- National Flossing Day
- Buy Nothing Day
- International Systems Engineer Day
How to Celebrate the Day
On the day, participate in the events organized at the United Nations headquarters in New York, as well as at the United Nations offices in Vienna and Geneva. Afterward, post pictures and share your thoughts on social media about Palestinian Day using the hashtags #PalestinianDay or #DayOfSolidarityWithThePalestinianPeople.