Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day celebrated each year on 18 July in honour of Nelson Mandela and on his Mandela's birthday.
The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009 with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010.
This day is observed as a day to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's former President, and his values, through volunteering and community service.