The tradition of  days dedicated to a specific person or theme weights on a scale of importance in New York a lot. The fact that former Czechoslovak and later Czech president Václav Havel will receive this honor can therefore be considered a great success in the field of public diplomacy in New York.

Several activities are planned as a part of Havel's Day, eg. performing of Havel’s theatre plays or unveiling of a bust of Vaclav Havel created by Mary Šeborová at the Columbia University campus . The Consulate General also plans its own solemn activities at the Bohemian National Hall to celebrate the event. Overall, the celebration of Vaclav Havel in New York if as planned should fill about two to three days around September 28, 2016.