---
title: "Nelson Mandela Day"
description: "Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated on 18 July each year to honour the late South African leader. The day is an opportunity to remember Mandela’s legacy and celebrate his life. It also encourages individuals to take action and make a positive impact in their communities. This year, Nelson Mandela Day marks the 103rd anniversary of his birth."
type: "NewsArticle"
publisher: "Daily Maverick"
site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za"
section: "Maverick Citizen"
author: "Wilson Mgobhozi UBUNTOONS"
author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/wilson-mgobhozi-africartoons/"
canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-07-18-nelson-mandela-day/"
published: "2023-07-18T11:12:22"
lang: "en-ZA"
---

# Nelson Mandela Day

> Nelson Mandela Day

By Wilson Mgobhozi UBUNTOONS · Published 18 July 2023, 13:12 SAST

## Key points
- Daily Maverick salutes Nelson Mandela for his legacy of freedom and justice on this day that bears his name.
- Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated on 18 July each year to honour the late South African leader.
- The day is an opportunity to remember Mandela’s legacy and celebrate his life.
- It also encourages individuals to take action and make a positive impact in their communities.
- This year, Nelson Mandela Day marks the 103rd anniversary of his birth.

## Content

![Nelson Mandela Day](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MC-TOON18072023-NELSON-MANDELA-DAY-new2-1.jpg?w=480)