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Cancer Awareness Days 2026

Discover Cancer Awareness Days that highlight prevention, early detection, research, and support for those affected. These key dates unite communities in the global fight against cancer and promote life-saving awareness.

10
Single-day events
1
Awareness weeks
4
Awareness months
15
Total events
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All Cancer Events in 2026

June 20261 event
Cancer Wellness Awareness Day
26
Jun
Day
July 20261 event
Glioblastoma Awareness Day
15
Jul
Day
August 20261 event
Daffodil Day 2026
20
Aug
International
Day
September 20262 events
1
Sep
Day
Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week 2026
16
Sep
16 Sep – 22 Sep · United Kingdom
Week
October 20265 events
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026
1
Oct
1 Oct – 31 Oct · Australia
Month
Lee National Denim Day 2026
2
Oct
Day
National Mammography Day
16
Oct
Day
Wear it Pink 2026
23
Oct
International
Day
National Bandana Day
29
Oct
Day
November 20265 events
Mouth Cancer Action Month 2026
1
Nov
1 Nov – 30 Nov · United Kingdom
Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2026
1
Nov
1 Nov – 30 Nov · United Kingdom
Month
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2026
1
Nov
1 Nov – 30 Nov · United Kingdom
Month
World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2026
19
Nov
Day
Cancer Support Scotland Day 2026
22
Nov
Day

Plan your 2026 cancer calendar

Every 15 events in a fact-checked spreadsheet, printable PDFs and an iCal feed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What cancer awareness days are in 2026?+

There are 15 cancer awareness days, weeks, and months in 2026. Browse the full chronological list above or add events to your planner.

How many cancer awareness events are there?+

In 2026 there are 10 single-day events, 1 awareness weeks, and 4 awareness months in the cancer category.

How can I plan around cancer awareness days?+

Use the Awareness Planner to save cancer events to your content calendar, set reminders, and plan social media posts, blog articles, and campaigns around key dates.