National Human Trafficking Awareness Day / #WearBlueDay2026 · Date · History · Messages
The U.S. Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 40 on June 22, 2007 supporting the goals and ideals of observing a National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness on January 11 each year. The reviewed record is the Senate-agreed version, not an enacted law or completed two-chamber concurrent resolution. DHS Blue Campaign currently uses January 11 for #WearBlueDay.
About National Human Trafficking Awareness Day / #WearBlueDay
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed on January 11 in the United States as an awareness day focused on human trafficking.
DHS Blue Campaign also uses January 11 for #WearBlueDay, encouraging awareness and education. The campaign layer should not be confused with a statute creating a federal public holiday.
Why National Human Trafficking Awareness Day / #WearBlueDay matters
The day is about awareness, prevention and support for people affected by trafficking.
Respectful observance centers survivor dignity and privacy. It should not pressure anyone to disclose experiences or encourage the public to profile, investigate or confront people on their own.
History of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day / #WearBlueDay
On June 22, 2007, the U.S. Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 40 supporting the goals and ideals of observing a National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness on January 11 each year.
The reviewed GovInfo record is specifically the “Agreed to Senate” version; this guide does not describe it as an enacted law or as a completed two-chamber concurrent resolution.
DHS Blue Campaign currently marks January 11 with #WearBlueDay as an awareness and education activity.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
U.S. senators who submitted S. Con. Res. 40
GovInfo identifies the Senate sponsors and records submission on June 22, 2007.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign
DHS currently operates #WearBlueDay and identifies January 11 with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
7 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
How to Observe National Human Trafficking Awareness Day / #WearBlueDay
Wear blue or share vetted educational material from DHS Blue Campaign or another qualified anti-trafficking organization.
Use survivor-centered, non-graphic language and avoid identifiable personal details without consent.
Learn how qualified organizations describe trafficking without relying on stereotypes or appearance-based profiling.
If someone may be in danger, use current official emergency/help/reporting guidance rather than confronting a suspected trafficker or attempting an amateur investigation.
Before publishing phone numbers or other time-sensitive help details, verify them on the current DHS or National Human Trafficking Hotline source.
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day / #WearBlueDay Facts
January 11 is the recurring date supported by the 2007 Senate resolution.
S. Con. Res. 40 was agreed to by the Senate on June 22, 2007.
The reviewed legislative record is not treated here as an enacted federal law.
DHS Blue Campaign uses January 11 for #WearBlueDay.
Trafficking awareness should not be turned into profiling, surveillance or pressure on survivors to disclose experiences.
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day / #WearBlueDay Messages
May Human Trafficking Awareness Day strengthen informed, compassionate prevention and support.
Share awareness without stereotypes, graphic content or pressure on anyone to disclose a personal experience.
Today is a reminder to learn responsibly, protect privacy and use qualified help channels when support is needed.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Health Information Not Medical Advice.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
GovInfo — S. Con. Res. 40, Agreed to Senate (2007) (opens in a new tab)
Federal Legislative Record
U.S. Department of Homeland Security — #WearBlueDay (opens in a new tab)
Federal Government Current
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day / #WearBlueDay?
11 January The documented recurrence rule is: 11 January.
Does National Human Trafficking Awareness Day / #WearBlueDay fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day / #WearBlueDay an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: United States / January 11 trafficking-awareness observance and DHS Blue Campaign #WearBlueDay. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes National Human Trafficking Awareness Day / #WearBlueDay?
The documented basis is: The U.S. Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 40 on June 22, 2007 supporting the goals and ideals of observing a National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness on January 11 each year. The reviewed record is the Senate-agreed version, not an enacted law or completed two-chamber concurrent resolution. DHS Blue Campaign currently uses January 11 for #WearBlueDay.. Supporting evidence includes GovInfo — S. Con. Res. 40, Agreed to Senate (2007). The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day / #WearBlueDay international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to United States. Its fuller verified scope is: United States / January 11 trafficking-awareness observance and DHS Blue Campaign #WearBlueDay.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-24.
When is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day?
January 11.
What did the 2007 federal record do?
The U.S. Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 40 supporting the goals and ideals of observing the awareness day on January 11 each year.
Did S. Con. Res. 40 become a federal public-holiday law?
The reviewed GovInfo record is the Senate-agreed version, so this guide does not present it as enacted law or a statutory public holiday.
What is #WearBlueDay?
It is a DHS Blue Campaign awareness activity currently associated with January 11.
How can I share awareness safely?
Use survivor-centered, privacy-respecting information from qualified sources, avoid profiling or confrontation, and verify current official help/reporting guidance before sharing it.
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