Australia Awareness Days 2026
Explore Australian Awareness Days, shining a spotlight on causes, cultures, and community spirit nationwide. From health awareness and environmental action to celebrating Indigenous heritage, these special dates bring Australians together, inspire conversations, and spark positive change.
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All Australia Events in 2026
All 158 Australia dates for the next 12 months as a list
- : Movember – Men’s Health Awareness Month (Australia)
- : Ask Your Pharmacist Week (Australia)
- : World Diabetes Day (Australia)
- : World Prematurity Day (Australia)
- : Sepsis in Leukaemia Awareness Week (Australia)
- : Transgender Day of Remembrance (Australia)
- : World Television Day (Australia)
- : National Fairy Bread Day (Australia)
- : Black Friday (Australia)
- : Anger Awareness Week (Australia)
- : International Day for the Abolition of Slavery (Australia)
- : International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Australia)
- : World Soil Day (Australia)
- : International Civil Aviation Day (Australia)
- : National Brownie Day (Australia)
- : National Lager Day (Australia)
- : International Day of Neutrality (Australia)
- : Arabic Language Day (Australia)
- : International Human Solidarity Day (Australia)
- : Gravy Day (Australia)
- : Christmas Day (Australia)
- : New Years Eve (Australia)
- : The Great Big Hearing Test (Australia)
- : World Braille Day (Australia)
- : National Bird Day (Australia)
- : Kiss A Ginger Day (Australia)
- : Squirrel Appreciation Day (Australia)
- : Australia Day (Australia)
- : The National Sustainable Living Festival (Australia)
- : World Cancer Day (Australia)
- : World Nutella Day (Australia)
- : Send a Card to a Friend Day (Australia)
- : International Epilepsy Day (Australia)
- : National Pizza Day (Australia)
- : National Umbrella Day (Australia)
- : International Day of Women and girls in science (Australia)
- : Valentine’s Day (Australia)
- : Singles Awareness Day (Australia)
- : Real Bread Week (Australia)
- : Emotional Health Week (Australia)
- : World Encephalitis Day (Australia)
- : Self Injury/Harm Awareness Day SIAD (Australia)
- : Endometriosis Awareness Month (Australia)
- : International HPV Awareness Day (IHAD) (Australia)
- : World Obesity Day (Australia)
- : World Glaucoma Week (Australia)
- : Eight Hours Day (Australia)
- : World Sleep Day (Australia)
- : National Poultry Day (Australia)
- : International Day of Happiness (Australia)
- : Global Shading Day (Australia)
- : World Meteorological Day (Australia)
- : World Maths Day (Australia)
- : National Spinach Day (Australia)
- : Easter Sunday (Australia)
- : IBS Awareness Month (Australia)
- : Harmonize Your Health Day (Australia)
- : National Sourdough Day (Australia)
- : April Fools’ Day (Australia)
- : Autism Awareness Month (Australia)
- : International Pillow Fight Day (Australia)
- : World Health Day (Australia)
- : World Homeopathy Awareness Week (Australia)
- : World Voice Day (Australia)
- : World Haemophilia Day (Australia)
- : Passover (Pesach) (Australia)
- : World PI Week (Australia)
- : International Mother Earth Day (Australia)
- : English Language Day (Australia)
- : Saint George’s Day (Australia)
- : National Newt Day (Australia)
- : World Penguin Day (Australia)
- : Anzac Day (Australia)
- : Scream Day (Australia)
- : World IP Day (Australia)
- : World Day For Safety And Health At Work (Australia)
- : May Measure Month (Australia)
- : Skin Cancer Awareness Month (Australia)
- : Lupus Awareness Month (Australia)
- : Mental Health Awareness Month (Australia)
- : World Asthma Day (Australia)
- : World Hand Hygiene Day (Australia)
- : Viral Meningitis Awareness Week (Australia)
- : National Amyloidosis Day (Australia)
- : World Lupus Day (Australia)
- : Eat What You Want Day (Australia)
- : World Ego Awareness Day (Australia)
- : International ME Awareness Day (Australia)
- : World Cocktail Day (Australia)
- : National TMS Therapy Awareness Day (Australia)
- : World Hypertension Day (Australia)
- : IDAHOBIT (Australia)
- : World Bee Day (Australia)
- : International Tea Day (Australia)
- : World HMV (Home Mechanical Ventilation) Day (Australia)
- : World Goth Day (Australia)
- : World Turtle Day (Australia)
- : International Skin Pigmentation Day (Australia)
- : International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers (Australia)
- : National Biscuit Day (Australia)
- : World Digestive Health Day (Australia)
- : World MS day (Australia)
- : Infidelity Hurts Awareness Day (Australia)
- : World No Tobbaco Day (Australia)
- : World Hypopara Awareness Day (Australia)
- : World Cider Day (Australia)
- : Butterfly Education and Awareness Day (BEAD) (Australia)
- : World Oceans Day (Australia)
- : National Best Friends Day (Australia)
- : TM (Transverse Myelitis) Awareness Day (Australia)
- : National Iced Tea Day (Australia)
- : World Saltmarsh Day (Australia)
- : Aromatherapy Awareness Week (Australia)
- : Sarcoma Awareness Month (Australia)
- : Love All Budgies Day (Australia)
- : UV Safety Awareness Month (Australia)
- : Research Appreciation Day (Australia)
- : International Kissing Day (Australia)
- : World Chocolate Day (Australia)
- : Don’t Step on a Bee Day (Australia)
- : National French Fry Day (Australia)
- : Malala Day (Australia)
- : World Day for International Justice (Australia)
- : Black Leaders Awareness Day (Australia)
- : International Chess Day (Australia)
- : World Brain Day (Australia)
- : International Self-Care Day (Australia)
- : Shark Week (Australia)
- : Global Tiger Day (Australia)
- : Gastroschisis Awareness Day (Australia)
- : Psoriasis Awareness/ Psoriasis Action Month (Australia)
- : Tradies National Health Month (Australia)
- : National Stroke Week (Australia)
- : Homelessness Week (Australia)
- : New South Wales Bank Holiday (Australia)
- : International Cat Day (Australia)
- : National CBD Day (Australia)
- : The Thoughtful Traveller Day (Australia)
- : National Prosecco Day (Australia)
- : Never Give Up Day (Australia)
- : International Vulture Awareness Day (Australia)
- : International Day of Charity (Australia)
- : National Read A Book Day (Australia)
- : International Literacy Day (Australia)
- : Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders National Awareness Day (Australia)
- : National Hot Cross Buns Day (Australia)
- : Diverse Heritage Day (Australia)
- : World Lymphoma Awareness Day (Australia)
- : International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer (Australia)
- : International Talk Like A Pirate Day (Australia)
- : World Contraception Day (Australia)
- : Mesothelioma Awareness Day (Australia)
- : World Tourism Day (Australia)
- : World Heart Day (Australia)
- : World Cerebral Palsy Day (Australia)
- : World Arthritis Day (Australia)
- : Global Hand Washing Day (Australia)
- : World Osteoporosis Day (Australia)
November 20269 events
1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingAustraliaMovember 2026 – Men’s Health Awareness Month
3–9 NovWeek3 Nov to 9 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaAsk Your Pharmacist Week
14 Nov14 NovSaturdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Diabetes Day 2026
15 Nov15 NovSundayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Prematurity Day
16–22 NovWeek16 Nov to 22 NovWeekCancerAustraliaSepsis in Leukaemia Awareness Week 2026
20 Nov20 NovFridayLGBTQ+ & PrideAustraliaTransgender Day of Remembrance
21 Nov21 NovSaturdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Television Day 2026
24 Nov24 NovTuesdayFun & QuirkyAustraliaNational Fairy Bread Day 2026
27 Nov27 NovFridaySeasonalAustraliaBlack FridayDecember 202613 events
1–7 DecWeek1 Dec to 7 DecWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaAnger Awareness Week
2 Dec2 DecWednesdayEducation & YouthAustraliaInternational Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2026
3 Dec3 DecThursdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities 2026
5 Dec5 DecSaturdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Soil Day 2026
7 Dec7 DecMondayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaInternational Civil Aviation Day 2026
8 Dec8 DecTuesdayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Brownie Day 2026
10 Dec10 DecThursdayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Lager Day 2026
12 Dec12 DecSaturdayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaInternational Day of Neutrality 2026
18 Dec18 DecFridayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaArabic Language Day 2026
20 Dec20 DecSundayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaInternational Human Solidarity Day 2026
21 Dec21 DecMondayArts & CultureAustraliaGravy Day 2026
25 Dec25 DecFridayReligious & FaithAustraliaChristmas Day 2026January 20276 events
1–31 JanMonth1 Jan to 31 JanMonthHealth & WellbeingAustraliaThe Great Big Hearing Test 2027
4 Jan4 JanMondayCommunityAustraliaWorld Braille Day 2027
5 Jan5 JanTuesdayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaNational Bird Day 2027
12 Jan12 JanTuesdayFun & QuirkyAustraliaKiss A Ginger Day 2027
21 Jan21 JanThursdayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaSquirrel Appreciation Day 2027
26 Jan26 JanTuesdayGlobal & NationalAustraliaAustralia Day 2027February 202713 events
1–28 FebMonth1 Feb to 28 FebMonthGeneralAustraliaThe National Sustainable Living Festival 2027
4 Feb4 FebThursdayCancerAustraliaWorld Cancer Day 2027
5 Feb5 FebFridayFood & NutritionAustraliaWorld Nutella Day 2027
7 Feb7 FebSundayFebruary Awareness DaysAustraliaSend a Card to a Friend Day 2027
8 Feb8 FebMondayDisability AwarenessAustraliaInternational Epilepsy Day 2027
9 Feb9 FebTuesdayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Pizza Day 2027
10 Feb10 FebWednesdayFun & QuirkyAustraliaNational Umbrella Day 2027
11 Feb11 FebThursdayEducation & YouthAustraliaInternational Day of Women and girls in science 2027
14 Feb14 FebSundaySeasonalAustraliaValentine’s Day 2027
15 Feb15 FebMondayFebruary Awareness DaysAustraliaSingles Awareness Day 2027
15–23 FebWeek15 Feb to 23 FebWeekFood & NutritionAustraliaReal Bread Week 2027
18–22 FebWeek18 Feb to 22 FebWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaEmotional Health Week 2027March 202714 events
1 Mar1 MarMondayEducation & YouthAustraliaSelf Injury/Harm Awareness Day SIAD 2027
1–31 MarMonth1 Mar to 31 MarMonthHealth & WellbeingAustraliaEndometriosis Awareness Month 2027
4 Mar4 MarThursdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational HPV Awareness Day (IHAD) 2027
4 Mar4 MarThursdayFood & NutritionAustraliaWorld Obesity Day 2027
7–13 MarWeek7 Mar to 13 MarWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Glaucoma Week 2027
8 Mar8 MarMondayArts & CultureAustraliaEight Hours Day
19 Mar19 MarFridayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Sleep Day 2027
19 Mar19 MarFridayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Poultry Day 2027
20 Mar20 MarSaturdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Day of Happiness 2027
20 Mar20 MarSaturdayMarch Awareness DaysAustraliaGlobal Shading Day 2027
23 Mar23 MarTuesdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Meteorological Day 2027
24 Mar24 MarWednesdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Maths Day 2027
26 Mar26 MarFridayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Spinach Day 2027
28 Mar28 MarSundayReligious & FaithAustraliaEaster Sunday 2027April 202721 events
1–30 AprMonth1 Apr to 30 AprMonthEducation & YouthAustraliaIBS Awareness Month 2027
1 Apr1 AprThursdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaHarmonize Your Health Day 2027
1 Apr1 AprThursdayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Sourdough Day 2027
1 Apr1 AprThursdayFun & QuirkyAustraliaApril Fools’ Day 2027
1–30 AprMonth1 Apr to 30 AprMonthCommunityAustraliaAutism Awareness Month 2027
3 Apr3 AprSaturdayFun & QuirkyAustraliaInternational Pillow Fight Day 2027
7 Apr7 AprWednesdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Health Day 2027
10–16 AprWeek10 Apr to 16 AprWeekEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Homeopathy Awareness Week 2027
16 Apr16 AprFridayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Voice Day 2027
17 Apr17 AprSaturdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Haemophilia Day 2027
21–29 AprWeek21 Apr to 29 AprWeekReligious & FaithAustraliaPassover (Pesach) 2027
22–29 AprWeek22 Apr to 29 AprWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld PI Week 2027
22 Apr22 AprThursdayEducation & YouthAustraliaInternational Mother Earth Day 2027
23 Apr23 AprFridayEducation & YouthAustraliaEnglish Language Day 2027
23 Apr23 AprFridayEducation & YouthAustraliaSaint George’s Day 2027
24 Apr24 AprSaturdayEnvironmentAustraliaNational Newt Day 2027
25 Apr25 AprSundayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaWorld Penguin Day 202725Apr25 Apr25 AprSundayGlobal & NationalAustraliaAnzac Day
26 Apr26 AprMondayApril Awareness DaysAustraliaScream Day 2027
26 Apr26 AprMondayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld IP Day 2027
28 Apr28 AprWednesdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Day For Safety And Health At Work 2027May 202728 events
1–31 MayMonth1 May to 31 MayMonthMay Awareness DaysAustraliaMay Measure Month 2027
1–31 MayMonth1 May to 31 MayMonthCancerAustraliaSkin Cancer Awareness Month 2027
1–31 MayMonth1 May to 31 MayMonthHealth & WellbeingAustraliaLupus Awareness Month
1–31 MayMonth1 May to 31 MayMonthHealth & WellbeingAustraliaMental Health Awareness Month 2027
4 May4 MayTuesdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Asthma Day 2027
5 May5 MayWednesdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Hand Hygiene Day
6–12 MayWeek6 May to 12 MayWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaViral Meningitis Awareness Week 2027
8 May8 MaySaturdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaNational Amyloidosis Day 2027
10 May10 MayMondayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Lupus Day 2027
11 May11 MayTuesdayFood & NutritionAustraliaEat What You Want Day 2027
12 May12 MayWednesdayMay Awareness DaysAustraliaWorld Ego Awareness Day 2027
12 May12 MayWednesdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational ME Awareness Day 2027
13 May13 MayThursdayFood & NutritionAustraliaWorld Cocktail Day 2027
14 May14 MayFridayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaNational TMS Therapy Awareness Day 2027
17 May17 MayMondayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Hypertension Day 2027
17 May17 MayMondayCommunityAustraliaIDAHOBIT 2027
20 May20 MayThursdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Bee Day 2027
21 May21 MayFridayFood & NutritionAustraliaInternational Tea Day 2027
22 May22 MaySaturdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld HMV (Home Mechanical Ventilation) Day 2027
22 May22 MaySaturdayMay Awareness DaysAustraliaWorld Goth Day 2027
23 May23 MaySundayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaWorld Turtle Day 2027
25 May25 MayTuesdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Skin Pigmentation Day 2027
29 May29 MaySaturdayEducation & YouthAustraliaInternational Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2027
29 May29 MaySaturdayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Biscuit Day 2027
29 May29 MaySaturdayCancerAustraliaWorld Digestive Health Day 2027
30 May30 MaySundayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld MS day 2027
31 May31 MayMondayMay Awareness DaysAustraliaInfidelity Hurts Awareness Day 2027
31 May31 MayMondayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld No Tobbaco Day 2027June 20279 events
1 Jun1 JunTuesdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Hypopara Awareness Day 2027
3 Jun3 JunThursdayFood & NutritionAustraliaWorld Cider Day 2027
5 Jun5 JunSaturdayEducation & YouthAustraliaButterfly Education and Awareness Day (BEAD) 2027
8 Jun8 JunTuesdayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaWorld Oceans Day 2027
8 Jun8 JunTuesdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaNational Best Friends Day 2027
9 Jun9 JunWednesdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaTM (Transverse Myelitis) Awareness Day 2027
10 Jun10 JunThursdayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Iced Tea Day 2027
11 Jun11 JunFridayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Saltmarsh Day 2027
14–20 JunWeek14 Jun to 20 JunWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaAromatherapy Awareness Week 2027July 202717 events
1–31 JulMonth1 Jul to 31 JulMonthHealth & WellbeingAustraliaSarcoma Awareness Month 2027
1 Jul1 JulThursdayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaLove All Budgies Day 2027
1–31 JulMonth1 Jul to 31 JulMonthCancerAustraliaUV Safety Awareness Month 2027
5 Jul5 JulMondayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaResearch Appreciation Day 2027
6 Jul6 JulTuesdayJuly Awareness DaysAustraliaInternational Kissing Day 2027
7 Jul7 JulWednesdayFood & NutritionAustraliaWorld Chocolate Day 2027
10 Jul10 JulSaturdayEducation & YouthAustraliaDon’t Step on a Bee Day 2027
11 Jul11 JulSundayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational French Fry Day 2027
12 Jul12 JulMondayEducation & YouthAustraliaMalala Day 2027
17 Jul17 JulSaturdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Day for International Justice 2027
18 Jul18 JulSundayEducation & YouthAustraliaBlack Leaders Awareness Day 2027
20 Jul20 JulTuesdayFun & QuirkyAustraliaInternational Chess Day 2027
22 Jul22 JulThursdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Brain Day
24 Jul24 JulSaturdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Self-Care Day 2027
25–31 JulWeek25 Jul to 31 JulWeekAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaShark Week 2027
29 Jul29 JulThursdayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaGlobal Tiger Day 2027
30 Jul30 JulFridayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaGastroschisis Awareness Day 2027August 202710 events
1–31 AugMonth1 Aug to 31 AugMonthHealth & WellbeingAustraliaPsoriasis Awareness/ Psoriasis Action Month 2027
1–31 AugMonth1 Aug to 31 AugMonthHealth & WellbeingAustraliaTradies National Health Month 2027
2–8 AugWeek2 Aug to 8 AugWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaNational Stroke Week 2027
2–8 AugWeek2 Aug to 8 AugWeekAugust Awareness DaysAustraliaHomelessness Week 20272Aug2 Aug2 AugMondayGlobal & NationalAustraliaNew South Wales Bank Holiday
8 Aug8 AugSundayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaInternational Cat Day 2027
8 Aug8 AugSundayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaNational CBD Day 2027
12 Aug12 AugThursdayTravelAustraliaThe Thoughtful Traveller Day 2027
13 Aug13 AugFridayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Prosecco Day 2027
18 Aug18 AugWednesdayAugust Awareness DaysAustraliaNever Give Up Day 2027September 202714 events
4 Sep4 SepSaturdayAnimals & WildlifeAustraliaInternational Vulture Awareness Day
5 Sep5 SepSundaySeptember Awareness DaysAustraliaInternational Day of Charity 2026
6 Sep6 SepMondaySeptember Awareness DaysAustraliaNational Read A Book Day 2026
8 Sep8 SepWednesdayEducation & YouthAustraliaInternational Literacy Day 2027
9 Sep9 SepThursdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaFoetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders National Awareness Day
11 Sep11 SepSaturdaySeptember Awareness DaysAustraliaNational Hot Cross Buns Day 2027
11 Sep11 SepSaturdaySeptember Awareness DaysAustraliaDiverse Heritage Day 2027
15 Sep15 SepWednesdayCancerAustraliaWorld Lymphoma Awareness Day
16 Sep16 SepThursdayEnvironmentAustraliaInternational Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2027
19 Sep19 SepSundaySeptember Awareness DaysAustraliaInternational Talk Like A Pirate Day 2027
26 Sep26 SepSundayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Contraception Day 2027
26 Sep26 SepSundayCancerAustraliaMesothelioma Awareness Day 2027
27 Sep27 SepMondaySeptember Awareness DaysAustraliaWorld Tourism Day 2027
29 Sep29 SepWednesdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Heart Day 2027October 20274 events
6 Oct6 OctWednesdayDisability AwarenessAustraliaWorld Cerebral Palsy Day 2027
12 Oct12 OctTuesdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Arthritis Day 2027
15 Oct15 OctFridayOctober Awareness DaysAustraliaGlobal Hand Washing Day 2027
20 Oct20 OctWednesdayOctober Awareness DaysAustraliaWorld Osteoporosis Day 2027Plan your 2026 australia calendar
Every 158 events in a fact-checked spreadsheet, printable PDFs and an iCal feed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What australia awareness days are in 2026?
We list 158 australia awareness days, weeks and months over the next 12 months, from November 2026. The full list above is grouped by month, each event at its next date.
How many australia awareness events are there?
Over the next 12 months there are 130 single-day events, 14 awareness weeks and 14 awareness months in the australia category.
How can I plan around australia awareness days?
The saved 2027 Marketing Calendar gives you awareness dates in a workbook for Excel or upload to Google Sheets, plus printable PDFs. For live data in your own workflows, Awareness Days Data is a separate monthly subscription with the Explorer, API, MCP and live feeds.


