World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day on 19 August honours aid workers and calls for the protection of people who deliver humanitarian help.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2008
About the day
The UN General Assembly designated the day in 2008. The date marks the 2003 bombing of the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, which killed 22 humanitarian workers, and OCHA runs the global campaign.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 19 August 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 19 August 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 19 August 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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