World Customs Organization (WCO) marks International Customs Day 2026 on January 26

Exam-focused facts from the 27 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

International Customs Day 2026 was observed on January 26.
The World Customs Organization (WCO) announced the 2026 theme as 'Customs protecting society through vigilance and commitment'.
The day traces its origin to the first session of the Customs Cooperation Council held in Brussels, Belgium in 1953.
The Customs Cooperation Council is today known as the World Customs Organization (WCO).
WCO represents 183 member countries working to strengthen customs systems worldwide.