Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.

Commonwealth Day 2024

Commonwealth Day was celebrated on Monday鈥11 March 2024, marking the beginning of a week-long series of events and activities happening around the globe鈥 including faith and civic gatherings, debates, school assemblies, flag-raising ceremonies and cultural events. 

Commonwealth Day theme

The theme for Commonwealth Day 2024, and the forthcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, is 鈥極ne Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth鈥. 

The theme highlights how the 56 member countries must harness their strengths by building resilience, unlocking potential, leveraging the 'Commonwealth Advantage' and fostering a connected, digital Commonwealth. This transformation is vital to ensure a resilient common future where no one is left behind.  

Schedule

糖心探花 Day service was broadcast live from Westminster Abbey on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 2.15pm GMT, in the programme: '.' The event includes performances from musicians and groups from Uganda, India and Samoa.

If you are outside of the UK, the event is available to watch on the .

Resources

Commonwealth Day 2023聽

Commonwealth Day 2023 was celebrated on Monday 13 March, 2023, with a service held at Westminster Abbey. Read a summary of the highlights and .

Commonwealth Day 2023 marked the tenth anniversary of the signing of the鈥Commonwealth Charter by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 11 March 2013. 

This was the first Commonwealth Day since Her Majesty鈥檚 passing, and the first presided over by His Majesty King Charles III as King and Head of the Commonwealth

Learn more about Commonwealth Day 2023



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