World Humanitarian Day 2016

World Humanitarian Day honours humanitarian workers and people affected by crises.

Frequently asked questions

When is World Humanitarian Day 2016?

World Humanitarian Day 2016 is on Friday, 19 August 2016.

What day of the week is World Humanitarian Day 2016?

It falls on Friday.

How is World Humanitarian Day calculated?

This event is observed every year on 19 August.