World Turtle Day 2026 Observed to Protect Turtles and Tortoises

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

Key facts

World Turtle Day is celebrated annually on May 23 to educate people about turtles and tortoises and inspire actions to protect them.
The observance was established in 2000 by the American Tortoise Rescue.
The theme for World Turtle Day 2026 is the Turtle Protector Pledge.
Sea turtle species include the Green sea turtle, Leatherback turtle, Hawksbill turtle, Loggerhead turtle, and Olive ridley turtle.
Leatherback turtles are the largest sea turtles in the world.