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.
SOUTH AFRICA
Activities to be confirmed
SOUTH SUDAN
Activities to be confirmed
TANZANIA
- Official launch of the International Identity Day Campaign (Sept. 1)
- Nationwide media campaign: television, radio, newspapers and digital
platforms
- Mass distribution of National Identity Cards
- Registration of prisoners
- Launch of the NIDA WhatsApp Channel
- Stakeholder engagement meetings
- National International Identity Day celebration
- Monitoring, documentation and reporting
TOGO
- Ongoing mass registration
TUNISIA
Activities to be confirmed
UGANDA
- My Identity Expo and Symposium (Sept. 7, 24-26)
ZAMBIA
Activities to be confirmed
ZIMBABWE
- Awareness raising March
- Speeches
- Registration exercise for identity issuance
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.
