World Radio Day 2026: Date, Theme, History, Significance, and Celebrations

World Radio Day 2026 Date and Theme: World Radio Day is a global celebration, which is observed annually on February 13, falling on a Friday this year, in 2026.

The theme of World Radio Day 2026 is “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice.”

It highlights that technology, especially AI, when used ethically and responsibly, can build trust and strengthen its link with listeners.

Technology alone does not establish trust. Radio broadcasters do, which is why the day also honours broadcasters for the information they provide, the voices they elevate, and the stories they tell.

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World Radio Day also recognises the significant role that radio has played for over a century as a medium for informing, entertaining, and connecting communities throughout the world.

This day was created as an event by UNESCO during its 36th General Conference in 2011, which was later adopted by the United Nations General Assembly at its 67th session in 2012, becoming an officially recognised international commemoration.

The day celebrates the founding of United Nations Radio in 1946, which began broadcasting shortly after World War II and represented an early commitment to global communication and information sharing.

🌍𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔📻✨

📻 Observed annually on 13 February to commemorate the establishment of United Nations Radio in 1946.

🎙️ This year’s theme is “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice.”

📡 Akashvani reaches nearly 99% of India’s… pic.twitter.com/zWty5afUOp

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) February 13, 2026

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