World Blood Donor Day thanks voluntary blood donors and raises awareness of the constant need for safe blood. It is marked each year on 14 June, falling on 14 June 2026.
When is World Blood Donor Day?
World Blood Donor Day is observed in June (June 14). It is one of the many UK awareness days that bring people together around a shared cause — see the full calendar.
Why World Blood Donor Day matters
Blood donations save lives every day in operations, emergencies and treatment for long-term conditions, but supplies depend entirely on donors. The day keeps new and returning donors coming forward. Explore health & well-being volunteering.
How to get involved in World Blood Donor Day
There are three simple ways to make World Blood Donor Day count:
- Volunteer — book a donation, become a regular donor or volunteer to support a blood donation centre. Browse opportunities.
- Fundraise — fundraise for a charity supporting patients who rely on transfusions or blood products.
- Raise awareness — encourage friends and family to register as donors and share where they can give blood.
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Other June Dates
BNF Healthy Eating Week
June 9-13
Breathe Easy Week
June 17
Carers Week
June 2-6
Cervical Screening Awareness Week
June
Clean Air Day
June
Diabetes Week
June 14-20
Learning Disability Week
June 16-22
Loneliness Awareness Week
Mid-June
Men's Health Week
June 9-15
UK Windrush Day
June 22
World Environment Day
June 5
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