World Humanitarian Day 2017

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

Frequently asked questions

When is World Humanitarian Day 2017?

World Humanitarian Day 2017 is on Saturday, 19 August 2017.

What day of the week is World Humanitarian Day 2017?

It falls on Saturday.

How is World Humanitarian Day calculated?

This event is observed every year on 19 August.