World GIS Day is celebrated every year on the third Wednesday of November (falls on November 19, 2025) to promote Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial thinking, and geospatial technologies.
What is GIS Day:
GIS Day is a global event encouraging organizations, universities, governments, and GIS professionals to:
Showcase GIS projects
Conduct workshops, mapathons, and seminars
Spread awareness about the importance of geospatial data
Inspire students and professionals to explore GIS
Theme for 2025
The official theme is usually announced by Esri closer to the date. If you want, I can check for the latest theme once it’s released.
Ideas for Celebrating GIS Day 2025
Host a map exhibition
Conduct online GIS training sessions
Release urban planning maps or 3D city models
Organize OpenStreetMap mapping events
Publish story maps for public awareness
Showcase GIS projects
