About World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

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Dates of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

2026 InternationalMay 8

International Fri, May 8Observances Holiday

2025 InternationalMay 8

International Thu, May 8Observances Holiday

2024 InternationalMay 8

International Wed, May 8Observances Holiday

2023 InternationalMay 8

International Mon, May 8Observances Holiday

2022 InternationalMay 8

International Sun, May 8Observances Holiday

Summary

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.

The day is the birth anniversary of the founder of the Red Cross and International Committee of the Red Cross, Henry Dunant. Dunant was born in Geneva on May 8th, 1828.

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