The United Nations (UN) annually observes World Cotton Day (WCD) on 7 October to emphasize cotton’s key role in economic growth, global trade, and poverty reduction.

7th October 2025 marks the observance of the 5th WCD.

Background:

Origin : The idea of World Cotton Day was proposed in 2019 by four sub-Saharan African cotton producers: Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Mali , collectively called the Cotton Four , who suggested to the World Trade Organization (WTO) that 7 October be celebrated as World Cotton Day.

UN Recognition: In August 2021 , the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted resolution A/RES/75/318, officially declaring 7 October of every year as World Cotton Day.

First Observance: The first-ever World Cotton Day was celebrated on 7 October 2021 .

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