World Turkic Language Family Day

World Turkic Language Family Day
Official nameWorld Turkic Language Family Day
TypeInternational day
Date15 December
FrequencyAnnual
First time2025 (proclaimed)
Related toTurkic languages; Orkhon inscriptions; multilingualism

World Turkic Language Family Day is an international day observed annually on 15 December. It was proclaimed in 2025 by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and to support the preservation and development of oral traditions and expressions.