Each year, on 23 April, World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. About the Day World Book and Copyright Day celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the scope of books - a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures. 23 April is a symbolic date in world literature. It is the date on which several prominent authors, William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died. This date was a natural choice for UNESCO's General Conference, held in Paris in 1995, to pay a world-wide tribute to books and authors on this date, encouraging everyone to access books. 2026 celebrations - A celebration of the power of books Books are like a window onto another world – with each new page, they introduce us to new people, new cultures and new ideas. Books, in all their forms, allow us to learn and to keep ourselves informed. They also entertain us and help us to understand the world. For books to be able to unleash their full potential, it is essential that they reflect the linguistic diversity of our world. However, this is far from being the case today; the majority of works are published in just a handful of languages. Rabat (Morocco) is the World Book Capital for 2026. Source : UNESCO Celebrations in India On the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day, celebrations are organized by National Book Trust, India.