World Cotton Day: 07 October

Observed globally:

World Cotton Day (WCD) is observed globally on 7th October. The day of celebrations on 7 October 2021 provides an opportunity for WTO members, observers, partner organizations, national cotton producers, textile associations, cotton-processing industries, universities and research institutions to organize events at the local level to promote their work and activities.

Aims to celebrate:

The international day aims to celebrate the advantages of cotton, ranging from its qualities as a natural fibre to the benefits people obtain from its production, transformation, trade and consumption. 

Initiated by four countries:

WCD Day was initiated by the Group of Cotton-4 countries namely Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali to reflect the importance of cotton as a global commodity.

Official recognition:

The 2021 celebrations have a special importance following the United Nations General Assembly decision, on 30 August, to officially recognize 7 October as World Cotton Day.