World Homeless Day
World Homeless Day on 10 October draws attention to people experiencing homelessness and to local work to prevent and end it. It was first marked in 2010.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- UAE and Gulf (not marked)
- International
About the day
World Homeless Day is held every year on 10 October. It was first marked in 2010 and grew out of online discussions among people working on homelessness in different countries.
The day recognises good work, measures progress and argues for better policies and funding. It also aims to raise awareness of the needs of people who are homeless, including those sleeping rough or sofa surfing.
It suits housing associations, homelessness charities, local councils, property firms, banks and employers with community programmes.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 10 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 10 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Wednesday 10 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Housing associations
- Charities
- Local government
- Property
- Banking
- Corporate social responsibility
Questions and answers
When is World Homeless Day 2027?
World Homeless Day 2027 is on Sunday 10 October 2027. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises World Homeless Day?
World Homeless Day has no single organiser. Many organisations mark it independently.
When did World Homeless Day start?
World Homeless Day was first held in 2010.
Where is World Homeless Day marked?
World Homeless Day is marked in the UK and the USA, and internationally.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against three sources, including World Homeless Day: home page. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
- World Homeless Day: home page
- Shelter WA: World Homeless Day 10 October 2023
- Homeless Network Scotland: World Homelessness Day
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