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United States Awareness Days 2026

Discover US Awareness Days that highlight national campaigns, cultural observances, and key causes. From health and education to equality and the environment, these dates drive awareness and inspire action across the United States.

377
Single-day events
24
Awareness weeks
84
Awareness months
485
Total events
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All United States Events in 2026

All 485 United States dates for the next 12 months as a list
  1. : National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (US)
  2. : National Disability Employment Awareness Month (US)
  3. : Eye Injury Prevention Month (US)
  4. : Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Australia)
  5. : International School Library Month (Australia)
  6. : Domestic Violence Awareness Month (US)
  7. : National Book Month (US)
  8. : National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month (US)
  9. : Emotional Wellness Month (US)
  10. : National Fire Prevention Month (US)
  11. : National Physical Therapy Month (US)
  12. : Pear and Pineapple Month (US)
  13. : Black Cat Awareness Month (US)
  14. : Liver Awareness Month (US)
  15. : Eczema Awareness Month (US)
  16. : National Protect Your Hearing Month (US)
  17. : Down Syndrome Awareness Month (US)
  18. : International Brain Tumour Awareness Week (Australia)
  19. : Mischief Night (Australia)
  20. : Halloween (Australia)
  21. : National Authors Day (US)
  22. : COPD Awareness Month (US)
  23. : National Career Development Month (US)
  24. : National Diabetes Month (United States) (US)
  25. : National Brush Day (United States) (US)
  26. : National Family Caregivers Month (United States) (US)
  27. : Movember – Men’s Health Awareness Month (Australia)
  28. : National Military Family Month (United States) (US)
  29. : National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month (US)
  30. : National Epilepsy Awareness Month (US)
  31. : Adopt A Senior Pet Month (US)
  32. : Bladder Health Month (US)
  33. : National Healthy Skin Month (US)
  34. : National Gratitude Month (US)
  35. : International Stress Awareness Week (Australia)
  36. : Ask Your Pharmacist Week (Australia)
  37. : National Nacho Day (US)
  38. : National Bison Day (United States) (US)
  39. : International Day of Radiology (Australia)
  40. : World Freedom Day (United States) (US)
  41. : World Diabetes Day (Australia)
  42. : World Prematurity Day (Australia)
  43. : Geography Awareness Week (United States) (US)
  44. : Sepsis in Leukaemia Awareness Week (Australia)
  45. : American Education Week (US)
  46. : National Baklava Day (US)
  47. : National Homemade Bread Day (US)
  48. : National Entrepreneurs’ Day (United States) (US)
  49. : National Butter Day (United States) (US)
  50. : National Reuben Day (US)
  51. : National Testosterone Awareness Day (US)
  52. : Mickey Mouse’s Birthday (US)
  53. : National Educational Support Professionals Day (US)
  54. : The Great American Smokeout (US)
  55. : National Camp Day (US)
  56. : Have A Bad Day Day (US)
  57. : Transgender Day of Remembrance (Australia)
  58. : World Television Day (Australia)
  59. : National Adoption Day (US)
  60. : National Gingerbread Cookie Day (US)
  61. : Win Friends and Influence People Day in the USA (US)
  62. : National Parfait Day (US)
  63. : Unthanksgiving Day / National Day of Mourning (US)
  64. : National Day of Mourning (US)
  65. : Good Grief Day : Charles M. Schulz and Peanuts (US)
  66. : Black Friday (Australia)
  67. : National Day of Listening (US)
  68. : National Bavarian Cream Pie Day (US)
  69. : National French Toast Day (US)
  70. : National Chocolates Day (US)
  71. : National Lemon Cream Pie Day (US)
  72. : National Computer Security Day (US)
  73. : Safe Toys & Gifts Month (US)
  74. : Eat a Red Apple Day (US)
  75. : Anger Awareness Week (Australia)
  76. : National Cat Lovers’ Month (US)
  77. : National Day of Giving (US)
  78. : International Day for the Abolition of Slavery (Australia)
  79. : National Fritters Day (US)
  80. : International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Australia)
  81. : World Soil Day (Australia)
  82. : Walt Disney’s Birthday (US)
  83. : International Civil Aviation Day (Australia)
  84. : National Cotton Candy Day (US)
  85. : National Brownie Day (Australia)
  86. : National Pastry Day (US)
  87. : National Lager Day (Australia)
  88. : International Day of Neutrality (Australia)
  89. : National Maple Syrup Day (US)
  90. : Arabic Language Day (Australia)
  91. : National Roast Suckling Pig Day (US)
  92. : National Emo Day (US)
  93. : International Human Solidarity Day (Australia)
  94. : National Cookie Exchange Day (US)
  95. : National Short Person Day (US)
  96. : Christmas Day (Australia)
  97. : Kwanzaa (US)
  98. : National Short Film Day (US)
  99. : New Years Eve (Australia)
  100. : National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month (US)
  101. : The Great Big Hearing Test (Australia)
  102. : National Pet Travel Safety Day (US)
  103. : National Spaghetti Day (US)
  104. : World Braille Day (Australia)
  105. : Dimpled Chad Day (US)
  106. : National Bird Day (Australia)
  107. : National Shortbread Day (US)
  108. : National Human Trafficking Awareness Day (US)
  109. : Kiss A Ginger Day (Australia)
  110. : National Fourth Graders Day (US)
  111. : National Religious Freedom Day (US)
  112. : National Fig Newton Day (US)
  113. : National Popcorn Day (US)
  114. : Squirrel Appreciation Day (Australia)
  115. : National Reading Day (US)
  116. : National Pie Day (US)
  117. : National Peanut Butter Day (US)
  118. : Opposite Day (US)
  119. : National Croissant Day (US)
  120. : Heart Month in the USA (US)
  121. : Spay/Neuter Awareness Month (US)
  122. : World Cancer Day (Australia)
  123. : World Nutella Day (Australia)
  124. : National Weatherperson’s Day (US)
  125. : Send a Card to a Friend Day (Australia)
  126. : International Epilepsy Day (Australia)
  127. : National Pizza Day (Australia)
  128. : National Umbrella Day (Australia)
  129. : International Day of Women and girls in science (Australia)
  130. : Digital Learning Day (US)
  131. : Get a Different Name Day (US)
  132. : Valentine’s Day (Australia)
  133. : Singles Awareness Day (Australia)
  134. : Real Bread Week (Australia)
  135. : National Almond Day (US)
  136. : Do a Grouch a Favor Day (US)
  137. : Emotional Health Week (Australia)
  138. : World Encephalitis Day (Australia)
  139. : National Margarita Day (US)
  140. : National Tortilla Chips Day (US)
  141. : Self Injury/Harm Awareness Day SIAD (Australia)
  142. : Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month (US)
  143. : Endometriosis Awareness Month (Australia)
  144. : National Nutrition Month (US)
  145. : National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day (US)
  146. : Brain Injury Awareness Month (US)
  147. : Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (US)
  148. : National Save Your Vision Month (US)
  149. : Casimir Pulaski Day (US)
  150. : Fun Facts About Names Day (US)
  151. : National Pig Day (US)
  152. : National Banana Cream Pie Day (US)
  153. : Caregiver Appreciation Day (US)
  154. : International HPV Awareness Day (IHAD) (Australia)
  155. : World Obesity Day (Australia)
  156. : National Grammar Day (US)
  157. : Marching Band Day (US)
  158. : National Snack Day (US)
  159. : National Sons Day (US)
  160. : National Cheese Doodle Day (US)
  161. : National Dress in Blue Day (US)
  162. : National Middle Name Pride Day (US)
  163. : Dentist’s Day in the USA (US)
  164. : National Oreo Cookie Day (US)
  165. : National Dress Day (US)
  166. : Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (US)
  167. : Day of the Dude (US)
  168. : National Cereal Day (US)
  169. : World Glaucoma Week (Australia)
  170. : National Retro Video Game Day (US)
  171. : National Barbie Day (US)
  172. : National Potato Chip Day (US)
  173. : Daylight Saving Day (US)
  174. : World Panic Day (US)
  175. : National Napping Day (US)
  176. : World Sleep Day (Australia)
  177. : National Poultry Day (Australia)
  178. : National Ravioli Day (US)
  179. : National Native AIDS Awareness Day (US)
  180. : International Day of Happiness (Australia)
  181. : Global Shading Day (Australia)
  182. : National Proposal Day (US)
  183. : National French Bread Day (US)
  184. : National Flower Day (US)
  185. : National Fragrance Day (US)
  186. : World Meteorological Day (Australia)
  187. : National Chip and Dip Day (US)
  188. : National Puppy Day (US)
  189. : World Maths Day (Australia)
  190. : National Cocktail Day (US)
  191. : National Spinach Day (Australia)
  192. : National Science Appreciation Day (US)
  193. : Easter Sunday (Australia)
  194. : National Vietnam War Veterans Day in the USA (US)
  195. : National Crayon Day (US)
  196. : IBS Awareness Month (Australia)
  197. : Harmonize Your Health Day (Australia)
  198. : National Sourdough Day (Australia)
  199. : National Burrito Day (US)
  200. : April Fools’ Day (Australia)
  201. : Autism Awareness Month (Australia)
  202. : Alcohol Awareness Month (US)
  203. : Sexual Assault Awareness Month (US)
  204. : National Child Abuse Prevention Month (US)
  205. : Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month (US)
  206. : Celebrate Diversity Month (US)
  207. : Financial Literacy Month (US)
  208. : National Volunteer Month (US)
  209. : National Garden Month (US)
  210. : Deaf History Month (US)
  211. : National Frog Month (US)
  212. : Genocide Awareness Month (US)
  213. : National Food Month (US)
  214. : National Poetry Month (US)
  215. : National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day (US)
  216. : National Ferret Day (US)
  217. : National Chocolate Mousse Day (US)
  218. : International Pillow Fight Day (Australia)
  219. : National Find a Rainbow Day (US)
  220. : 404 Day (US)
  221. : National Ramen Day (US)
  222. : World Health Day (Australia)
  223. : National Beer Day (US)
  224. : National Paraprofessional Day (US)
  225. : National Walking Day (US)
  226. : Day of Silence (US)
  227. : World Homeopathy Awareness Week (Australia)
  228. : National Pet Day (US)
  229. : National Library Week (US)
  230. : National Submarine Day (US)
  231. : National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day (US)
  232. : Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week (US)
  233. : Pan American Day (US)
  234. : National Gardening Day (US)
  235. : World Voice Day (Australia)
  236. : World Haemophilia Day (Australia)
  237. : National Husband Appreciation Day (US)
  238. : Education and Sharing Day (US)
  239. : National Infertility Awareness Week (US)
  240. : National Volunteer Week (US)
  241. : Passover (Pesach) (Australia)
  242. : National Jelly Bean Day (US)
  243. : Girl Scout Leader’s Day (US)
  244. : World PI Week (Australia)
  245. : International Mother Earth Day (Australia)
  246. : English Language Day (Australia)
  247. : Saint George’s Day (Australia)
  248. : National Newt Day (Australia)
  249. : World Penguin Day (Australia)
  250. : Scream Day (Australia)
  251. : World IP Day (Australia)
  252. : National Pretzel Day (US)
  253. : World Day For Safety And Health At Work (Australia)
  254. : Administrative Professionals Day (US)
  255. : National Superhero Day (US)
  256. : May Measure Month (Australia)
  257. : National Teen Self Esteem Month (US)
  258. : Lei Day in Hawaii (US)
  259. : Zombie Awareness Month (US)
  260. : Free Comic Book Day in the USA (US)
  261. : Skin Cancer Awareness Month (Australia)
  262. : Lupus Awareness Month (Australia)
  263. : National Chip Your Pet Month (US)
  264. : Mental Health Awareness Month (Australia)
  265. : National Military Appreciation Month (US)
  266. : Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (US)
  267. : National Arthritis Awareness Month (US)
  268. : Foster Care Month (US)
  269. : Kentucky Derby (US)
  270. : National Truffle Day (US)
  271. : Melanoma Monday (US)
  272. : Teacher Appreciation Week (US)
  273. : World Asthma Day (Australia)
  274. : National Teacher Day in the USA (US)
  275. : World Hand Hygiene Day (Australia)
  276. : Cinco de Mayo (International)
  277. : Viral Meningitis Awareness Week (Australia)
  278. : National Nurses Week (US)
  279. : National Amyloidosis Day (Australia)
  280. : World Lupus Day (Australia)
  281. : Eat What You Want Day (Australia)
  282. : National Twilight Zone Day (US)
  283. : World Ego Awareness Day (Australia)
  284. : International ME Awareness Day (Australia)
  285. : World Cocktail Day (Australia)
  286. : National TMS Therapy Awareness Day (Australia)
  287. : Peace Officers Memorial Day (US)
  288. : National BBQ Day (US)
  289. : World Hypertension Day (Australia)
  290. : IDAHOBIT (Australia)
  291. : World Bee Day (Australia)
  292. : International Tea Day (Australia)
  293. : Endangered Species Day (International)
  294. : National Pizza Party Day (US)
  295. : World HMV (Home Mechanical Ventilation) Day (Australia)
  296. : World Goth Day (Australia)
  297. : World Turtle Day (Australia)
  298. : National Brother Day (US)
  299. : National Wine Day (US)
  300. : International Skin Pigmentation Day (Australia)
  301. : National Hamburger Day (US)
  302. : International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers (Australia)
  303. : National Biscuit Day (Australia)
  304. : World Digestive Health Day (Australia)
  305. : National Alligator Day (US)
  306. : World MS day (Australia)
  307. : Memorial Day (US)
  308. : Infidelity Hurts Awareness Day (Australia)
  309. : World No Tobbaco Day (Australia)
  310. : World Hypopara Awareness Day (Australia)
  311. : National Candy Month (International)
  312. : National Leave The Office Earlier Day (US)
  313. : National Greyhound Day (US)
  314. : World Cider Day (Australia)
  315. : National Cheese Day (US)
  316. : National Dougnut Day (US)
  317. : National Flip Flop Day (US)
  318. : Butterfly Education and Awareness Day (BEAD) (Australia)
  319. : World Oceans Day (Australia)
  320. : National Best Friends Day (Australia)
  321. : TM (Transverse Myelitis) Awareness Day (Australia)
  322. : National Donald Duck Day (US)
  323. : National Iced Tea Day (Australia)
  324. : National Bae Day (US)
  325. : National Ballpoint Pen Day (US)
  326. : National Bed Bug Prevention Day (US)
  327. : EHS Day (US)
  328. : National Seersucker Day (US)
  329. : National Black Cow Day (US)
  330. : World Saltmarsh Day (Australia)
  331. : National Making Life Beautiful Day (US)
  332. : National Corn on the Cob Day (US)
  333. : National Great Dane Day (US)
  334. : National Cougar Day (US)
  335. : National Peanut Butter Cookie Day (US)
  336. : National Loving Day (US)
  337. : National Dragonfly Day (US)
  338. : National Children’s Day (US)
  339. : Aromatherapy Awareness Week (Australia)
  340. : Army Birthday (US)
  341. : National Flag Day (US)
  342. : National Accounts Payable Day (US)
  343. : National Fudge Day (US)
  344. : National Eat Your Vegetables Day (US)
  345. : National Apple Strudel Day (US)
  346. : National Mascot Day (US)
  347. : National Go Fishing Day (US)
  348. : Juneteenth (US)
  349. : National Garfield the Cat Day (US)
  350. : National Watch Day (US)
  351. : National West Virginia Day (US)
  352. : National Dachshund Day (US)
  353. : Leon Day (US)
  354. : Sarcoma Awareness Month (Australia)
  355. : Love All Budgies Day (Australia)
  356. : National Ice Cream Month (US)
  357. : Disability Pride Month (US)
  358. : UV Safety Awareness Month (Australia)
  359. : National Anti-Boredom Month (US)
  360. : Independence Day (US)
  361. : Research Appreciation Day (Australia)
  362. : National Hawaii Day (US)
  363. : National Workaholics Day (US)
  364. : National Bikini Day (US)
  365. : International Kissing Day (Australia)
  366. : World Chocolate Day (Australia)
  367. : Don’t Step on a Bee Day (Australia)
  368. : Chronic Disease Awareness Day (US)
  369. : National French Fry Day (Australia)
  370. : National Swimming Pool Day (US)
  371. : Malala Day (Australia)
  372. : Night of Nights (US)
  373. : Cow Appreciation Day (US)
  374. : Fool’s Paradise Day (US)
  375. : National Mac & Cheese Day (US)
  376. : World Day for International Justice (Australia)
  377. : Black Leaders Awareness Day (Australia)
  378. : National Daiquiri Day (US)
  379. : National Lollipop Day (US)
  380. : International Chess Day (Australia)
  381. : World Brain Day (Australia)
  382. : International Self-Care Day (Australia)
  383. : Shark Week (Australia)
  384. : National Aunt and Uncle Day (US)
  385. : National Milk Chocolate Day (US)
  386. : National Soccer Day (US)
  387. : Global Tiger Day (Australia)
  388. : National Intern Day (US)
  389. : National Lipstick Day (US)
  390. : National Lasagna Day (US)
  391. : National Chicken Wing Day (US)
  392. : National Cheesecake Day (US)
  393. : Gastroschisis Awareness Day (Australia)
  394. : National Father-in-Law Day (US)
  395. : National Avocado Day (US)
  396. : National Mutt Day (US)
  397. : Lifeguard Appreciation Day (US)
  398. : Psoriasis Awareness/ Psoriasis Action Month (Australia)
  399. : National Traffic Awareness Month (US)
  400. : National Girlfriend Day (US)
  401. : National Family History Month (US)
  402. : Sisters Day (US)
  403. : National Black Business Month (US)
  404. : National Breastfeeding Month (US)
  405. : National Wellness Month (US)
  406. : National Hair Loss Awareness Month (US)
  407. : Family Fun Month (US)
  408. : National Back-to-School Month (US)
  409. : Child Support Awareness Month (US)
  410. : National Spider-Man Day (US)
  411. : Happiness Happens Month (US)
  412. : National Yorkie Day (US)
  413. : American Family Day (US)
  414. : Friendship Day (US)
  415. : National Mountain Climbing Day (US)
  416. : National Coloring Book Day (US)
  417. : National Grab Some Nuts Day (US)
  418. : National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (US)
  419. : National Oyster Day (US)
  420. : National Mustard Day (US)
  421. : National Sunflower Day (US)
  422. : International Cat Day (Australia)
  423. : National CBD Day (Australia)
  424. : National Billiards & Pool Day (US)
  425. : National Lazy Day (US)
  426. : National Spoil Your Dog Day (US)
  427. : Hip Hop Day (US)
  428. : The Thoughtful Traveller Day (Australia)
  429. : National Middle Child Day (US)
  430. : National Prosecco Day (Australia)
  431. : National Garage Sale Day (US)
  432. : National Creamsicle Day (US)
  433. : National Back-to-School Prep Day (US)
  434. : National I Love My Feet Day (US)
  435. : National Black Cat Appreciation Day (US)
  436. : Baby Boomers Recognition Day (US)
  437. : Never Give Up Day (Australia)
  438. : National Couples Day (US)
  439. : National Fajita Day (US)
  440. : National Ice Cream Pie Day (US)
  441. : National Moving Day (US)
  442. : National Soft Ice Cream Day (US)
  443. : National Radio Day (US)
  444. : Hawaiian Shirt Day (US)
  445. : National Honey Bee Day (US)
  446. : National Be An Angel Day (US)
  447. : National Eat a Peach Day (US)
  448. : National Surgical Oncologist Day (US)
  449. : National Knife Day (US)
  450. : National Banana Split Day (US)
  451. : National Toilet Paper Day (US)
  452. : National Petroleum Day (US)
  453. : National Just Because Day (US)
  454. : National Banana Lovers Day (US)
  455. : National Toasted Marshmallow Day (US)
  456. : National Grief Awareness Day (US)
  457. : National Sickle Cell Awareness Month (US)
  458. : National Food Bank Day (US)
  459. : International Vulture Awareness Day (Australia)
  460. : National Eat an Extra Dessert Day (US)
  461. : International Day of Charity (Australia)
  462. : National Cheese Pizza Day (US)
  463. : National Read A Book Day (Australia)
  464. : Fight Procrastination Day (US)
  465. : National Buy a Book Day (US)
  466. : International Literacy Day (Australia)
  467. : California Admission Day (US)
  468. : National When Pigs Fly Day (US)
  469. : National Hot Cross Buns Day (Australia)
  470. : Patriot Day in the USA (US)
  471. : Diverse Heritage Day (Australia)
  472. : World Lymphoma Awareness Day (Australia)
  473. : National Online Learning Day (US)
  474. : International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer (Australia)
  475. : National HIV/ AIDS and Ageing Awareness Day (US)
  476. : International Talk Like A Pirate Day (Australia)
  477. : National Punctuation Day in the USA (US)
  478. : National Hunting and Fishing Day (US)
  479. : National Daughters Day (US)
  480. : National Schnauzer Day (US)
  481. : World Contraception Day (Australia)
  482. : Mesothelioma Awareness Day (Australia)
  483. : National Pancake Day (US)
  484. : World Tourism Day (Australia)
  485. : World Heart Day (Australia)

October 202620 events

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthEducation & YouthUSNational Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026US · 1–31 Oct1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthDisability AwarenessUSNational Disability Employment Awareness Month 2026US · 1–31 Oct1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUSEye Injury Prevention Month 2026US · 1–31 Oct1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthCancerAustraliaBreast Cancer Awareness Month 2026Australia · 1–31 Oct1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthEducation & YouthAustraliaInternational School Library Month 2026Australia · 1–31 Oct1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthCommunityUSDomestic Violence Awareness MonthUS · 1–31 Oct1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthEducation & YouthUSNational Book MonthUS · 1–31 Oct1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUSNational Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness MonthUS · 1–31 Oct1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUSEmotional Wellness Month 2026US · 1–31 Oct1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthSafety & PreventionUSNational Fire Prevention MonthUS · 1–31 Oct1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUSNational Physical Therapy MonthUS · 1–31 Oct1Oct1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthFood & NutritionUSPear and Pineapple Month 2026US · 1–31 Oct
1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthAnimals & WildlifeUSBlack Cat Awareness Month 2026US · 1–31 Oct1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUSLiver Awareness MonthUS · 1–31 Oct1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUSEczema Awareness MonthUS · 1–31 Oct1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUSNational Protect Your Hearing MonthUS · 1–31 Oct1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthDisability AwarenessUSDown Syndrome Awareness MonthUS · 1–31 Oct24–31 OctWeek24 Oct to 31 OctWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2026Australia · 24–31 Oct30 Oct30 OctFridaySeasonalAustraliaMischief Night 2026Australia · Fri 30 Oct31 Oct31 OctSaturdaySeasonalAustraliaHalloweenAustralia · Sat 31 Oct

November 202652 events

1 Nov1 NovSundayNovember Awareness DaysUSNational Authors Day 2026US · Sun 1 Nov1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingUSCOPD Awareness Month 2026US · 1–30 Nov1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthEducation & YouthUSNational Career Development Month 2026US · 1–30 Nov1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingUSNational Diabetes Month 2026 (United States)US · 1–30 Nov1 Nov1 NovSundayHealth & WellbeingUSNational Brush Day 2026 (United States)US · Sun 1 Nov1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthCommunityUSNational Family Caregivers Month 2026 (United States)US · 1–30 Nov1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingAustraliaMovember 2026 – Men’s Health Awareness MonthAustralia · 1–30 Nov1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthCommunityUSNational Military Family Month 2026 (United States)US · 1–30 Nov1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingUSNational Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness MonthUS · 1–30 Nov1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthDisability AwarenessUSNational Epilepsy Awareness MonthUS · 1–30 Nov1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthAnimals & WildlifeUSAdopt A Senior Pet MonthUS · 1–30 Nov1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingUSBladder Health MonthUS · 1–30 Nov
1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingUSNational Healthy Skin MonthUS · 1–30 Nov1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingUSNational Gratitude MonthUS · 1–30 Nov2–6 NovWeek2 Nov to 6 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Stress Awareness Week 2026Australia · 2–6 Nov3–9 NovWeek3 Nov to 9 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaAsk Your Pharmacist WeekAustralia · 3–9 Nov6 Nov6 NovFridayFood & NutritionUSNational Nacho Day 2026US · Fri 6 Nov7 Nov7 NovSaturdayNovember Awareness DaysUSNational Bison Day 2026 (United States)US · Sat 7 Nov8 Nov8 NovSundayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Day of Radiology 2026Australia · Sun 8 Nov9 Nov9 NovMondayNovember Awareness DaysUSWorld Freedom Day 2026 (United States)US · Mon 9 Nov14 Nov14 NovSaturdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Diabetes Day 2026Australia · Sat 14 Nov15 Nov15 NovSundayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Prematurity DayAustralia · Sun 15 Nov16–20 NovWeek16 Nov to 20 NovWeekEducation & YouthUSGeography Awareness Week 2026 (United States)US · 16–20 Nov16–22 NovWeek16 Nov to 22 NovWeekCancerAustraliaSepsis in Leukaemia Awareness Week 2026Australia · 16–22 Nov
16–20 NovWeek16 Nov to 20 NovWeekEducation & YouthUSAmerican Education Week 2026US · 16–20 Nov17 Nov17 NovTuesdayFood & NutritionUSNational Baklava DayUS · Tue 17 Nov17 Nov17 NovTuesdayGlobal & NationalUSNational Homemade Bread DayUS · Tue 17 Nov17 Nov17 NovTuesdayBusiness & FinanceUSNational Entrepreneurs’ Day 2026 (United States)US · Tue 17 Nov17 Nov17 NovTuesdayFood & NutritionUSNational Butter Day 2026 (United States)US · Tue 17 Nov17 Nov17 NovTuesdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Reuben Day 2026US · Tue 17 Nov17 Nov17 NovTuesdayHealth & WellbeingUSNational Testosterone Awareness DayUS · Tue 17 Nov18 Nov18 NovWednesdayNovember Awareness DaysUSMickey Mouse’s Birthday 2026US · Wed 18 Nov18 Nov18 NovWednesdayEducation & YouthUSNational Educational Support Professionals DayUS · Wed 18 Nov19 Nov19 NovThursdayHealth & WellbeingUSThe Great American Smokeout 2026US · Thu 19 Nov19 Nov19 NovThursdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Camp DayUS · Thu 19 Nov19 Nov19 NovThursdayArts & CultureUSHave A Bad Day DayUS · Thu 19 Nov
20 Nov20 NovFridayLGBTQ+ & PrideAustraliaTransgender Day of RemembranceAustralia · Fri 20 Nov21 Nov21 NovSaturdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Television Day 2026Australia · Sat 21 Nov21 Nov21 NovSaturdayNovember Awareness DaysUSNational Adoption Day 2026US · Sat 21 Nov21 Nov21 NovSaturdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Gingerbread Cookie Day 2026US · Sat 21 Nov24 Nov24 NovTuesdayEducation & YouthUSWin Friends and Influence People Day in the USA 2026US · Tue 24 Nov25 Nov25 NovWednesdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Parfait DayUS · Wed 25 Nov26 Nov26 NovThursdayArts & CultureUSUnthanksgiving Day / National Day of Mourning 2026US · Thu 26 Nov26 Nov26 NovThursdayArts & CultureUSNational Day of MourningUS · Thu 26 Nov26 Nov26 NovThursdayArts & CultureUSGood Grief Day 2026: Charles M. Schulz and PeanutsUS · Thu 26 Nov27 Nov27 NovFridaySeasonalAustraliaBlack FridayAustralia · Fri 27 Nov27 Nov27 NovFridayNovember Awareness DaysUSNational Day of Listening 2026US · Fri 27 Nov27 Nov27 NovFridayGlobal & NationalUSNational Bavarian Cream Pie DayUS · Fri 27 Nov
28 Nov28 NovSaturdayFood & NutritionUSNational French Toast Day 2026US · Sat 28 Nov29 Nov29 NovSundayFood & NutritionUSNational Chocolates Day 2026US · Sun 29 Nov29 Nov29 NovSundayFood & NutritionUSNational Lemon Cream Pie Day 2026US · Sun 29 Nov30 Nov30 NovMondayScience & TechnologyUSNational Computer Security Day 2026US · Mon 30 Nov

December 202627 events

1–31 DecMonth1 Dec to 31 DecMonthEducation & YouthUSSafe Toys & Gifts Month 2026US · 1–31 Dec1 Dec1 DecTuesdayFood & NutritionUSEat a Red Apple Day 2026US · Tue 1 Dec1–7 DecWeek1 Dec to 7 DecWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaAnger Awareness WeekAustralia · 1–7 Dec1–31 DecMonth1 Dec to 31 DecMonthAnimals & WildlifeUSNational Cat Lovers’ Month 2026US · 1–31 Dec1 Dec1 DecTuesdayGlobal & NationalUSNational Day of GivingUS · Tue 1 Dec2 Dec2 DecWednesdayEducation & YouthAustraliaInternational Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2026Australia · Wed 2 Dec2 Dec2 DecWednesdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Fritters DayUS · Wed 2 Dec3 Dec3 DecThursdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities 2026Australia · Thu 3 Dec5 Dec5 DecSaturdayEducation & YouthAustraliaWorld Soil Day 2026Australia · Sat 5 Dec5 Dec5 DecSaturdayArts & CultureUSWalt Disney’s Birthday 2026US · Sat 5 Dec7 Dec7 DecMondayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaInternational Civil Aviation Day 2026Australia · Mon 7 Dec7 Dec7 DecMondayFood & NutritionUSNational Cotton Candy Day 2026US · Mon 7 Dec
8 Dec8 DecTuesdayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Brownie Day 2026Australia · Tue 8 Dec9 Dec9 DecWednesdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Pastry DayUS · Wed 9 Dec10 Dec10 DecThursdayFood & NutritionAustraliaNational Lager Day 2026Australia · Thu 10 Dec12 Dec12 DecSaturdayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaInternational Day of Neutrality 2026Australia · Sat 12 Dec17 Dec17 DecThursdayFood & NutritionUSNational Maple Syrup Day 2026US · Thu 17 Dec18 Dec18 DecFridayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaArabic Language Day 2026Australia · Fri 18 Dec18 Dec18 DecFridayFood & NutritionUSNational Roast Suckling Pig Day 2026US · Fri 18 Dec19 Dec19 DecSaturdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Emo DayUS · Sat 19 Dec20 Dec20 DecSundayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaInternational Human Solidarity Day 2026Australia · Sun 20 Dec22 Dec22 DecTuesdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Cookie Exchange DayUS · Tue 22 Dec22 Dec22 DecTuesdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Short Person Day 2026US · Tue 22 Dec25 Dec25 DecFridayReligious & FaithAustraliaChristmas Day 2026Australia · Fri 25 Dec
26 Dec – 1 JanWeek26 Dec to 1 JanWeekDecember Awareness DaysUSKwanzaa 2026US · 26 Dec – 1 Jan28 Dec28 DecMondayArts & CultureUSNational Short Film Day 2026US · Mon 28 Dec31 Dec31 DecThursdayDecember Awareness DaysAustraliaNew Years Eve 2026Australia · Thu 31 Dec

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Frequently Asked Questions

What united states awareness days are in 2026?+

We list 485 united states awareness days, weeks and months over the next 12 months, from October 2026. The full list above is grouped by month, each event at its next date.

How many united states awareness events are there?+

Over the next 12 months there are 377 single-day events, 24 awareness weeks and 84 awareness months in the united states category.

How can I plan around united states awareness days?+

The Awareness Days Toolkit gives you every united states date for the year in a spreadsheet, printable calendars and an iCal feed, so you can plan social posts, articles and campaigns around the dates that matter to your audience.

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