World Hunger Day
World Hunger Day on 28 May, run by The Hunger Project, draws attention to chronic hunger and to lasting solutions to hunger and poverty.
- 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 Hunger Day is held on 28 May each year. The Hunger Project runs it.
The day draws attention to chronic hunger and the lasting solutions that end hunger and poverty, and asks everyone to get involved. The Hunger Project's message for 2026 was A World Without Hunger Is in Our Hands.
It suits food banks and hunger charities, food retailers and manufacturers, restaurants, agricultural firms and employers with giving schemes.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 28 May 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 28 May 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Monday 28 May 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Charities
- Food retail
- Food manufacturing
- Restaurants
- Agriculture
- Corporate giving
Questions and answers
When is World Hunger Day 2027?
World Hunger Day 2027 is on Friday 28 May 2027. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises World Hunger Day?
World Hunger Day is organised by The Hunger Project.
Where is World Hunger Day marked?
World Hunger Day is marked in the UK and the USA, and internationally.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against two sources, including The Hunger Project UK: World Hunger Day. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
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