Date
Saturday
Jan
11

January 11

World Quality Day

Celebrate World Quality Day by recognizing the importance of quality in all areas and pledging to strive for excellence in your work!

Yearly Date
Second Thursday in November
Type
Day

Introduction

Get ready to celebrate World Quality Day on the second Thursday of November! This day was created in 1989 by The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to promote quality management and show appreciation for those who are dedicated to improving the quality of life around the world. Over the years, this holiday has become an international celebration with businesses, organizations, and individuals taking part in activities that emphasize the importance of quality products and services. So mark your calendars and get ready to commemorate this special day!

World Quality Day Timeline

1911
Birth of Quality Control
Frederick W. Taylor's principles of scientific management, widely recognized as the birth of quality control, were published.
1946
Founding of ASQ
The American Society for Quality Control (ASQ), now known simply as ASQ, is founded to advance the principled practices of quality control.
1961
Japanese Quality Control
Japanese producers adopt Total Quality Management (TQM) principles, elevating Japan's stature in the global market for quality products.
1987
First ISO 9000 Series
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishes the initial ISO 9000 series of quality assurance and quality management standards.
1990
World Quality Day Initiated
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) initiates the annual observance of World Quality Day, celebrated on the second Thursday of November.
2010
Global Recognition of Quality
By 2010, World Quality Day is recognized in numerous countries around the globe, raising awareness about the importance of quality in business and everyday life.

How to Celebrate World Quality Day

1

Give thanks to your team

Take the time to thank your team for their hard work and dedication to quality. Send out a thank you note or purchase lunch for everyone.

2

Audit your processes

Take the time to review and audit your processes to ensure that you are meeting the highest quality standards.

3

Host a quality workshop

Organize a workshop to discuss quality standards and best practices with your team. Invite outside experts to provide additional insight.

4

Recognize top performers

Reward team members who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to quality with an award or recognition.

5

Gather feedback

Collect feedback from customers, partners, and other stakeholders on how your team is doing in terms of quality and what areas need improvement.

Why World Quality Day is Important

A

It promotes high standards

Quality Day is an important reminder that quality should be kept at the forefront of all product and service creation. Observing this day serves to promote attention to detail, accuracy, and customer satisfaction to ensure that we are consistently creating products and services of the highest standard for our customers.

B

It ensures customer loyalty

By actively striving for excellence in the products and services we provide, Quality Day helps ensure customer loyalty. As customers can rely on getting great value from their purchases, they become more likely to become repeat customers and recommend us to others!

C

It encourages innovation

Elevating standards of quality encourages companies to be innovative and constantly work on improving their processes. Quality Day reminds us that it is not enough just to meet set standards but also necessary to exceed them in order to stay one step ahead of the competition.

World Quality Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Nov 8
Wednesday
2024
Nov 13
Wednesday
2025
Nov 12
Wednesday
2026
Nov 11
Wednesday
2027
Nov 10
Wednesday