International Coffee Day is annually celebrated on October 1 around the globe. The special day is dedicated to recognising and celebrating the coffee industry, from farmers and producers and coffee enthusiasts worldwide. The global event serves to highlight the cultural significance of coffee around the world, to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events now occurring in places around the world.

The day also raises awareness about the challenges faced by coffee growers, particularly in developing countries. Many countries around the world celebrate their own national coffee days at various dates throughout the year. In this article, we will know more about International Coffee Day 2024 date, history, significance and other details.

International Coffee Day 2024 Date

International Coffee Day 2024 will be celebrated on October 1, a Tuesday.

International Coffee Day History

The first official date to celebrate International Coffee Day was October 3, 2015, as agreed by then International Coffee Organization. The day was launched in Milan to promote fair trade of coffee and to raise awareness for the plight of the coffee growers. In March 2014, the Member States of the International Coffee Organization (ICO) agreed to organise International Coffee Day on October 1 to create a single day of celebration for coffee lovers around the world.

The International Coffee Organization (ICO) is the main intergovernmental organisation for coffee, bringing together exporting and importing governments to tackle the challenges facing the world coffee sector through international cooperation.

International Coffee Day ​Significance

International Coffee Day is a perfect day for coffee lovers to come together to appreciate their favourite beverage- coffee. The day is often celebrated with special promotions, discounts, and events at cafes and coffee shops globally. The ICO’s mission is to strengthen the global coffee sector and promote its sustainable expansion in a market-based environment for the betterment of all participants in the coffee sector.  International Coffee Day also brings awareness to issues such as fair trade, sustainability, and ethical sourcing in the coffee supply chain.

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