Every year on September 8. First celebrated on September 8, 2026.

Guslyar Yarosvet (Dmitry Bachishche), maker and composer, Belarus. One of the inspirations was the experience of Ivan Manko-Vertogradov, founder of World Pianist Day.

Eight is the sign of infinity and the shape of strings on a soundboard; in September 2018 the founder began making his first gusli; November 8 is World Pianist Day, whose example inspired the idea.

No. All kindred instruments — kantele, kokle, kanklės, kannel — and everyone who makes, plays, teaches or listens to them are invited.

Play, open your workshop, hold a lesson, take your gusli to the street, or simply post with #WorldGuslyarDay — and add your event on the site.