October 19-25, 2026

Open Access Week is an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research.

Open Access Week is an invaluable chance to connect the global momentum toward the open sharing of knowledge with the advancement of policy changes and the importance of social issues affecting people around the world. The event is celebrated by individuals, institutions and organizations around the world.

Open Access Week 2026 will be held from October 19th through the 25th; however, anyone is encouraged to host discussions and take action whenever is most suitable during the year. Communities can adapt the theme to their local context and focus on specific conversations that are most meaningful. Customizable graphics templates are available to promote these locally adapted themes.

International Open Access Week is organized by SPARC in partnership with the Open Access Week Advisory Committee. It was founded in 2008 by SPARC and partners in the student community.