International Romani Day observed on 8 April

Exam-focused facts from the 10 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

International Romani Day is observed every year on 8 April.
The day marks the anniversary of the first World Roma Congress held on 8 April 1971 at Cannock House boarding school, South London.
The Congress was attended by 23 Romani delegates of the International Gypsy Committee representing 10 countries.
The Congress adopted a flag featuring a sixteen-spoked red chakra on a green field and blue sky, and an anthem titled 'Gelem gelem'.
The European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) states that the day commemorates Romani existence, culture, and rights.