World Habitat Day is marked on the first Monday of October each year and is recognized by the United Nations to reflect on the state of towns and cities, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter.
On 6 October 2025, the Global Observance of World Habitat Day will be linked to, urban crisis response. The theme will focus on addressing multiple crises affecting urban areas, including climate and conflicts that are contributing to inequality, and promote existing tools and approaches to effective crisis response.
Registration
Registration for the global celebration of the World Habitat Day is now open. Click here to register.
Complementary sessions to the Global Observance by UN-Habitat in other regions
- AfricaTunisia
- AsiaAfghanistan
- AsiaLao People's Democratic Republic
- AsiaPakistan
- AsiaPhilippines
- AsiaSri Lanka
- AsiaViet Nam
- EuropeBelgium, Brussels
- AmericasColombia, Bogotá
Scroll of Honour
The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award, launched in 1989, recognizes individuals and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to urban development, including improving the quality of urban life for all and ensuring adequate, affordable, and accessible housing.
View past winners and their achievements here to learn more about the impactful work recognized through this prestigious award.
Nominations for 2025 are now closed. The awards will be presented during the global observance of World Habitat Day on 6 October 2025.