International Day of the Boy Child

International Day of the Boy Child is celebrated on May 16th each year. The day recognizes the importance of boys' well-being and the challenges they face, while also celebrating the positive aspects they bring to their communities and families. Unlike International Day of the Girl Child, International Day of the Boy Child is not officially recognized by the UN.^[1][2][3][4]

International Day of the Boy Child
Also called	International Day of the Boy, International Boys Day, Day of Boys, Boy's Day
Type	International
Significance	Recognizes the importance of boys' well-being and the challenges they face, while also celebrating the positive aspects they bring to their communities and families.
Date	16 May
Next time	16 May 2026 (2026-05-16)
Frequency	annual
First time	16 May 2018