World Book Day Emojis
23 Apr 2027
About World Book Day
World Book and Copyright Day is observed on 23 April each year, a date chosen by UNESCO to honour the literary world — it is the anniversary of the death of both William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes. The day promotes reading, publishing, and the protection of intellectual property worldwide.
The 📚 Books emoji is the centrepiece of World Book Day, representing the joy of reading and the vast world of literature. 📖 Open book symbolises the act of diving into a new story, while 📕 Closed book represents the countless volumes waiting to be discovered on shelves and in libraries.
World Book Day encourages people of all ages to pick up a book and explore new ideas, stories, and perspectives. ✍️ Writing hand celebrates the authors who create the works we love, and 🔖 Bookmark represents the reader's journey — always marking their place for the next chapter.