World Gin Day: When It Started, Who Started It and Why

Ever wondered what makes World Gin Day special and why people across the world raise a glass for it every year?

By: Nimakshi Chanotra
Last Updated: June 13, 2026 11:38:43 IST

The World Gin Day is a festival dedicated to celebrating and appreciating gin lovers and cocktail makers. Every year on the second Saturday of June, which this year is going to be observed on the 13th of month. The day is celebrated to honor the spirit and its rich culture and history.

When Was World Gin Day Founded?

World Gin Day was initially celebrated back in 2009 in the UK. At first, the idea started off as something very local, but in time it grew into an international festival, celebrated in bars, at home and in other venues.

Who Created World Gin Day?

Neil Houston, a gin aficionado from the UK, originally thought of celebrating World Gin Day back in 2009, but in 2013 the festival was taken over by Emma Stokes, also known as ‘Gin Monkey,’ who made it what we know today.

Why Was World Gin Day Founded?

The concept behind World Gin Day was to organize a celebration of gin that would involve everyone and give them the opportunity to express their creativity and passion towards this amazing spirit and its cocktails.

How It Is Now Celebrated

World Gin Day is now celebrated all around the globe with parties, special menus and

What Was the Reason for the Creation of World Gin Day?

The primary reason behind creating such an event as World Gin Day was to give the gin culture the chance to unite and get celebrated. In particular, this day could serve to create a platform where bartenders and producers would be able to come together and appreciate gin’s versatility, history, and innovativeness in cocktails. Also, World Gin Day was to encourage creativity in mixing drinks and promote gin styles.

How Is Gin Day Celebrated?

Currently, World Gin Day is observed across the globe through tastings, cocktail events, bar takeovers, and unique menus that are prepared especially for such an occasion.

Conclusion

World Gin Day started its journey in the UK in 2009 as a local event but gradually turned into a truly worldwide celebration.

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