2026 ID Day Campaign
DRIVEN BY ID4AFRICA • 16 SEPTEMBER 2026
The 2026 ID Day theme My Identity, My Shadow draws on a simple yet powerful metaphor: just as a shadow accompanies us throughout our lives, our identity is an inseparable part of who we are.
Identity is more than an administrative construct—it is the foundation upon which individuals are recognized, included, protected, and empowered to participate fully in society. This theme reminds us that every person deserves a trusted legal identity that remains with them throughout their life journey, enabling access to rights, services, and opportunities.
ID DAY 2026 ACROSS AFRICA
Discover how countries across Africa are commemorating International Identity Day through national events, public outreach and community activities.
GUINEA
Activities to be confirmed
GUINEA-BISSAU
Activities to be confirmed
KENYA
- Mobile outreach registrations in schools, issuance of id cards and birth certificates (Sept. 15, 16)
LESOTHO
- Launch of 30 new registration workstations at Health Facilities and Community Council Offices (Oct.)
LIBERIA
- Presidential Proclamation declaring Wednesday, September 16,
2026 as a National Working Holiday
- Public awareness campaign (press conferences,
radio talk shows, community outreach with PA system mounted on van, etc.)
- Parade with Marching Band & PA System
- Official ID Day ceremony
MADAGASCAR
- High-level conference
- Inauguration of a state-of-the-art facility for the Operational Command Center for Biometric Enrollment, followed by the launch of the second phase of biometric enrollment
- Youth gathering featuring a carnival and an awareness campaign
MALAWI
- Launch of Digital ID (Sept. 16)
MALI
Activities to be confirmed
MAURITANIA
Activities to be confirmed
MAURITIUS
Activities to be confirmed
GALLERY
Photos and videos of communities, countries, and institutions coming together celebrate this special day.
ARTICLES
Read articles, insights and campaign coverage exploring why legal identity matters.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Explore how the world brought ID Day 2026 to life through events, campaigns and community activities shared on social media.
