English Language Day observed on April 23

Exam-focused facts from the 24 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

English Language Day is observed on April 23 to commemorate the contributions of William Shakespeare.
The date marks the birth and death anniversary of William Shakespeare, who added over 1,700 new words and phrases to the English language.
English Language Day was officially established by the United Nations (UN) in 2010.
English is one of the two official working languages of the UN, alongside French.