International Day of Ceramics

March 12, 2026
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The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) is proud to announce its participation in the first-ever International Day of Ceramics, a global initiative established by the Japan Fine Ceramics Association, the International Ceramic Federation, and other academic and industry organizations to celebrate and promote the vital role ceramics play in our modern world.

The initiative will launch with special announcements on March 12, 2025, with the first official celebration to be held in 2026. The International Day of Ceramics will be observed annually on or around March 12.

Get Involved and Help Celebrate

Everyone is invited to take part in the International Day of Ceramics. Whether you are an individual, a student, or part of an organization, there are many fun ways to join in.

  • Share the celebration on social media
    Help spread the word by using our ready-to-share social media graphics. Post about your work, your favorite ceramic application, or what ceramics mean to you, and join the conversation with #ceramicsday.

 

  • Use the International Day of Ceramics logo
    Show your support by adding the official logo to your website, emails, newsletters, event flyers, or other promotional materials.

 

  • Host or take part in an activity
    Plan something special for March 12, such as a workshop, open studio or lab tour, classroom activity, talk, or event.

 

  • Follow ACerS and CGIF on LinkedIn to see how others are celebrating and to share your posts with us.

How We Are Celebrating

The Ceramic and Glass Industry will be hosting a virtual field trip that will highlight real-world applications, industry careers, and the role ceramics play in modern manufacturing, offering an engaging way to explore the field from anywhere.

Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!

How Others Are Celebrating

Check back as we continue to add new activities and participating organizations leading up to March 12, 2026.