World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on June 14th each year, marks a vital occasion to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of blood donors. In 2024, this day holds special significance as it marks the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day.

Theme for this years'  World Blood Donor Day is “20 Years of Celebrating Giving: Thank You Blood Donors!“. 

History of the day

According to WHO, “The first World Blood Donor Day was observed in 2004, which was followed by its designation as an annual global event by the fifty-eighth World Health Assembly in 2005.” Since then, it has been celebrated each year on June 14th to recognize the life-saving role of voluntary blood donors.