Commonwealth Day, which takes place annually on the second Monday in March, is an annual celebration observed by people across the Commonwealth in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific, the Caribbean and the Americas.

Commonwealth Day is a celebration of the unity, diversity and bonds of the modern Commonwealth. It is also a time to bring people together for dialogue and reflection on the designated theme of the year. Schools, governments, parliaments and communities across the Commonwealth are organising events.

The Commonwealth Day Service is organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society and takes place in Westminster Abbey in London, United Kingdom.

Governments and parliaments of Commonwealth member states and Commonwealth organisations may undertake activities, events and discussions around the theme chosen for Commonwealth Day.

Commonwealth Day is an opportunity for 2.4 billion people across the 56 Commonwealth countries to celebrate the shared value of the Commonwealth.

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