World Tsunami Awareness Day
World Tsunami Awareness Day on 5 November promotes understanding of tsunami risks and the steps that save lives.
- 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 held2015
About the day
The UN General Assembly designated the day in December 2015 after a proposal by Japan. The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction leads it and encourages countries to share ways of reducing risk.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday 5 November 2026 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Friday 5 November 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 5 November 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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