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International Fact-Checking Day

Don't fall for fake news - join us in celebrating International Fact-Checking Day by spreading accurate information and promoting media literacy!

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Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEApril 2

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYAwareness

SUBCATEGORYPublic Health

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to celebrate the importance of truth and accuracy on International Fact-Checking Day on April 2! This day was first created in 2017 by the Poynter Institute, a non-profit journalism school, to promote fact-checking and combat the spread of misinformation. In today's world where information is easily accessible, it's important to verify the facts before sharing them with others. So let's take this day as an opportunity to appreciate those who work tirelessly to ensure that our news and information is accurate and reliable. Remember, knowledge is power – especially when it's based on facts!

TIMELINE

International Fact-Checking Day Timeline

Inception of Fact-checking Day

Initiated by The Poynter Institute, the first International Fact-Checking Day was commemorated.

Increased Participation

Numerous schools and colleges across the globe showed active participation in celebrating the day promoting information verification.

Growing Relevance

The need for fact-checking became vital with rising instances of misinformation and fake news globally.

Fact Checking during COVID-19

Fact-checkers worldwide played a crucial role in busting myths and fake news related to COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Fact 8

Poynter hosted Global Fact 8, the largest global gathering of fact-checkers, in celebration of International Fact Checking Day.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate International Fact-Checking Day

Share fact-checked articles on social media

Spread awareness about the importance of fact-checking by sharing verified and accurate articles on social media. Use relevant hashtags like #InternationalFactCheckingDay to join the conversation.

ATTEND

Attend a workshop or seminar on fact-checking

Look for local events or online workshops that focus on teaching the skills of fact-checking. This is a great way to educate yourself and others on how to verify information and combat misinformation.

HOST

Host a trivia night with fact-checked questions

Gather your friends and family for a fun trivia night, but with a twist - all the questions are fact-checked! This is a unique and entertaining way to celebrate International Fact-Checking Day while also promoting the importance of verifying information.

CREATE

Create a fact-checking game

Design a game that tests your fact-checking skills. This could be a digital game or a physical board game to play with friends and family. Not only is it a fun way to celebrate the day, but it also helps improve critical thinking and media literacy.

START

Start a fact-checking initiative in your community

Use International Fact-Checking Day as an opportunity to start a fact-checking initiative in your community. This could involve organizing workshops, partnering with local organizations, or creating educational materials to promote fact-checking and combat misinformation in your area.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why International Fact-Checking Day is Important

Holds media and governments accountable

Fact-checking serves as a tool to hold media outlets and government officials accountable for their statements and actions. By promoting fact-checking on an international level, we are encouraging transparency and integrity in the dissemination of information by those in positions of power.

Promotes truth and accuracy

International Fact-Checking Day brings attention to the importance of verifying information before spreading it. In a world where misinformation spreads quickly through social media, fact-checking helps ensure that only accurate and true information is shared.

Protects individuals from harmful false information

Without fact-checking, individuals can be subject to believing false information that can be harmful to themselves or others. International Fact-Checking Day promotes taking responsibility for our consumption of news and information and encourages us to verify its accuracy before sharing it with others.

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