International Day of Charity

The International Day of Charity on 5 September encourages people and organisations to help others through volunteering and giving.

  • UK
  • USA
  • International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2012

About the day

The UN General Assembly designated the day in 2012. The date marks the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa, winner of the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Sunday 5 September 2027UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2028Tuesday 5 September 2028UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2029Wednesday 5 September 2029UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year

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