World Blood Donor Day
WHO's day thanking voluntary blood donors — every donation can save up to three lives.
1 min read · Fact-checked · Updated for 2027
About World Blood Donor Day
World Blood Donor Day, established by the World Health Organization in 2004, is observed on June 14th — the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, who discovered the ABO blood group system. Around 118 million blood donations are collected globally every year, and a single donation can save up to three lives. The day thanks donors and encourages new ones to give regularly.
Read more on WikipediaWhen is World Blood Donor Day?
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year on June 14. Upcoming dates:
| Year | Date | Day of week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Blood Donor Day 2027 | June 14, 2027 | Monday | View date → |
| World Blood Donor Day 2028 | June 14, 2028 | Wednesday | View date → |
| World Blood Donor Day 2029 | June 14, 2029 | Thursday | View date → |
| World Blood Donor Day 2030 | June 14, 2030 | Friday | View date → |
| World Blood Donor Day 2031 | June 14, 2031 | Saturday🎉 weekend | View date → |
How to Celebrate World Blood Donor Day
- 🎯Use the day for a small, concrete habit: a checkup booked, a walk taken, a screen break.
- 💡Share verified information from health organizations — awareness saves lives.
- 📣Encourage someone you care about to take action too, and tag it #WorldBloodDonorDay.
Official hashtag: #WorldBloodDonorDay
Frequently Asked Questions
When is World Blood Donor Day 2027?
World Blood Donor Day 2027 is on Monday, June 14, 2027.
How many days until World Blood Donor Day?
There are 336 days until World Blood Donor Day (June 14, 2027).
What category is World Blood Donor Day?
World Blood Donor Day is categorized as a Health event.
Is World Blood Donor Day a public holiday?
World Blood Donor Day is an observance day, not typically a public holiday. Check your country's official calendar for local public holidays.
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