Date: Friday, 5 September 2025; 13th Annual Day.
Sponsor: United Nations
Objectives:
The International Day of Charity is observed annually on 5th September for the following purposes.
- to recognize the role of charity in alleviating humanitarian crises and human suffering within and among nations,
- to raise awareness of charity’s contribution to the promotion of dialogue among people from different civilizations, cultures, and religions, as well as of solidarity and mutual understanding,
- to encourage and mobilize individuals, NGOs, and stakeholders worldwide to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities.
Inception:
The first International Day of Charity was held on 5 September 2013.
History:
In 2011, the International Day of Charity was conceived in Hungary as a civil society initiative to enhance visibility, organize special events, and increase solidarity, social responsibility, and public support for charity.
On 17 December 2012, in response to a proposal by the Hungarian Government and the efforts of charitable organizations and individuals, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution (A/RES/67/105) designating 5 September as the International Day of Charity.
The date of September 5th was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of Mother Teresa of Calcutta (born in 1910 and died on September 5th, 1997), a renowned nun and missionary who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Mother Teresa devoted herself to helping people in need for over 45 years.
Official website:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/charity-day
