Europe is observing the 'European Language Day'

The European Day of Languages, a celebration of linguistic and cultural diversity across the continent, is set to take place on September 26, 2025. Organised by the European Commission and the Council of Europe, the event will be marked by a series of events in multiple locations, including Graz and Vienna, in Austria.

In Graz, the Graz Language Festival will take place on September 26, 2025, from 9 am to 6 pm. Christoph Gurk has been appointed as the artistic director of the festival. The event aims to raise awareness and emphasize the importance of languages and their learning, as well as to celebrate and highlight linguistic diversity and cultural heritage across Europe.

Meanwhile, in Vienna, a "Mini Language Fair" will take place on September 23, 2025, from 10 am to 1 pm. Registration for this event begins in early September 2025. The Mini Language Fair is open to teachers, students, bilingual speakers, and new language enthusiasts, offering various workshop formats such as quizzes, book fairs, and short language courses.

The EU consists of 27 member states, each with its own official language. The EU's 24 official languages include Bulgarian, Danish, German, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Greek, Irish, Italian, Croatian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Swedish, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Czech, Hungarian, and Finnish. These languages belong to Slavic, Germanic, and Romance language families, demonstrating the diverse nature of the European languages.

Learning multiple languages can provide significant advantages in the European and international job market. As such, the European Day of Languages and the accompanying events aim to encourage language learning and appreciation, fostering a more connected and inclusive Europe. The events in Austria are just a part of the larger European celebration, with similar events taking place across the continent.