World Heritage Day observed on April 18

Exam-focused facts from the 18 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, is observed every year on April 18.
The theme for 2026 is Emergency Response for Living Heritage in Contexts of Conflicts and Disasters.
The day was established by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) in 1982 and later approved by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
India is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Taj Mahal and the Ajanta Caves.