EnglishWorld Habitat Day 2026: Muscat prepares to host talks on adequate housing for all
World Habitat Day falls on 5 October 2026. The global observance is scheduled in Muscat, Oman, with activities on 5–8 October.
Muscat, Oman, is preparing to host the global observance of World Habitat Day on 5 October 2026. The United Nations lists activities from 5 to 8 October at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, alongside the Home & Building Expo.
The theme, Adequate Housing for All, puts attention on policies and partnerships that can improve access to housing. The UN’s agenda includes secure tenure, basic services and housing options suited to lower-income households and people facing displacement.
The published programme for 5 October includes high-level openings, the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour awards, a ministerial segment and a dialogue on housing. These are scheduled sessions; this report does not claim that agreements have already been signed or outcomes achieved.
The observance launches Urban October, which ends with World Cities Day on 31 October. The policy discussion extends beyond constructing homes to neighbourhood planning, public services and resilience to climate risks.
Key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| World Habitat Day | 5 October 2026 |
| Muscat activities listed by the UN | 5–8 October 2026 |
| World Cities Day | 31 October 2026 |
The timetable below distinguishes the observance day from the wider event period. Readers can check the official programme for changes.
Sources
- World Habitat Day 2026 — United Nations
- World Habitat Day — programme — UN-Habitat