Danube Day in Serbia

A young girl crouches by the water’s edge on a pebbled beach, gently placing a small paper boat into the water. — A young girl crouches by the water’s edge, gently releasing a small paper boat into the Danube.

In 2026, Danube Day in Serbia will be celebrated under the motto “United by Danube.” More details on upcoming activities will be shared soon.

In the meantime, discover the highlights and what made last year’s event so special on our review page, and scroll down to explore photos from last year’s celebrations.

Contact & further information

For the latest news, please contact Serbia's country coordinators:

Mirjana Milosevic of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Directorate for Water at: @email

A group of children gather around a table at an outdoor craft workshop, creating art projects with wooden pieces and colourful decorations.

A young girl paints a colourful scene with umbrellas and water on a large sheet of paper during an outdoor art activity.

Two people ride horses along a grassy riverbank while others sit on benches enjoying the view across the calm water.

A group of children and adults stand on a stage holding certificates and Danube Day tote bags, smiling and waving during an award ceremony outdoors.

People of all ages gather on a sandy beach at dusk, holding glowing paper lanterns as they prepare to release them into the evening sky.

Two smiling children wearing white event shirts pose together outdoors, holding a large blue photo frame with logos and Serbian text promoting the Danube and EXPO 2027.

Children sit on mats outdoors, drawing and painting with the help of adults during an art activity on a sunny day.

A group of children and adults wearing matching white shirts pose outdoors with their arms raised in celebration between two event banners on a sunny day.

Two young sailors prepare their small sailboat at the water’s edge; one adjusts the boat on a dolly while the other runs ahead in sailing gear and a life jacket.