Windrush Day
| Windrush Day | |
|---|---|
Windrush Square in Brixton, London, 22 June 2023 | |
| Observed by | United Kingdom |
| Type | Secular |
| Significance | History and contribution of African-Caribbean migrants in the UK |
| Date | 22 June |
| Next time | 22 June 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 2018 |
| Related to | Empire Windrush |
Windrush Day is a commemoration in the United Kingdom held on 22 June to honour the contributions of migrants to the post-war economy. It celebrates African-Caribbeans who began arriving on the HMT Empire Windrush in 1948, later known as the "Windrush generation". Windrush Day is not a bank holiday and has grown in popularity since a campaign by Patrick Vernon led to its introduction in 2018.