The Council of Europe and the European Union first declared 2001 as the "European Year of Languages". Throughout the year, linguistic differences and language diversity were celebrated and the learning of new languages ​​was encouraged.

Following the interest this organization received, the Council declared 26 September of each year as the European Day of Languages. For nearly 20 years, events that encourage exposure to different languages ​​have been organized in many countries, including Turkey, especially in schools and public spaces