International Day of Parliamentarism observed on June 30

Exam-focused facts from the 3 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

International Day of Parliamentarism is observed every year on June 30.
The day was established in 2018 through a United Nations (UN) General Assembly resolution.
The date was chosen because the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) was founded on June 30, 1889.
The observance is connected with the work of national legislatures and the IPU.
The day recognizes the role of parliaments in democratic government, public representation, accountability, and open debate.