The UN General Assembly, in its Resolution 57/277, designated 23 June as Public Service Day (A/RES/57/277). The UN Public Service Day intends to celebrate the value and virtue of public service to the community; highlight the contribution of public service in the development process; recognize the work of public servants, and encourage young people to pursue careers in the public sector. Since the first Awards Ceremony in 2003, the United Nations has received an increasing number of submissions from all around the world.

Africa Public Service Day
The Africa Public Service Day is celebrated in the African continent on the 23rd June. The Africa Public service day is linked to the United Nations Public Service day which was designated by the General Assembly as the United Nations Public Service Day to ‘celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community” by the public services all over the world.