International Translation Day is celebrated on September 30 each year, honouring the vital contributions of translators and language professionals.

Established by the United Nations in 2017 through resolution 71/288, the day coincides with the feast of St. Jerome, the patron saint of translators, emphasising the importance of cross-cultural communication and understanding.

World Translation Day is intended to honour the efforts of language experts, who dedicate their time and expertise to bridging the gap between different cultures through literature. 

The theme for International Translation Day 2024 is “Translation, an Art Worth Protecting: Moral and Material Rights for Indigenous Languages.”