01 October - International Day for Older Persons

01 October - International Day for Older Persons

The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 each year. 

On December 14, 1990 the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons as recorded in Resolution 45/106

The International Day of Older Persons was observed for the first time on October 1, 1991.

The International Day of Older Persons 2019 Theme : The Journey to Age Equality