• Menopause Awareness Month 2026

    International

    Menopause Awareness Month shines a light on the experiences of women going through menopause, promoting education, support, and empowerment. This month-long observance is dedicated to raising awareness about the physical,...

  • Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month

    International

    Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month runs throughout October, from Thursday, 1 October to Saturday, 31 October 2026. The month-long campaign encourages people to understand, develop, and apply emotional intelligence in everyday...

  • National Depression Education and Awareness Month

    United States , United States

    National Depression Education and Awareness Month takes place throughout October every year. Observed primarily across the United States, the month is dedicated to educating the public about depression, encouraging early...

  • National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month

    United States , United States

    National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month takes place throughout October each year. It is a public health observance in the United States that raises awareness of SIDS and...

  • Emotional Wellness Month

    United States , United States

    Emotional Wellness Month is observed throughout October each year in the United States, encouraging individuals to prioritise their emotional health, develop healthy coping strategies, and take meaningful steps toward greater...

  • National Ergonomics Month

    United States , United States

    National Ergonomics Month takes place throughout October 2026 and is an annual observance led by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES). It promotes the science and practice of ergonomics,...

  • Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month

    International

    Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month runs throughout October each year, encouraging people to examine their relationship with caffeine and consider whether their daily intake has tipped into dependence. The observance raises...

  • Long-Term Care Planning Month

    United States , United States

    Long-Term Care Planning Month takes place throughout October 2026. Observed in the United States, it encourages individuals and families to think ahead about how they would manage care in later...

  • Healthy Lung Month

    United States , United States

    Healthy Lung Month takes place throughout October each year and is observed across the United States to raise awareness of lung health and the conditions that threaten it. Led by...

  • Blindness Awareness Month

    International

    Blindness Awareness Month takes place every October. It is dedicated to raising understanding of blindness and low vision, celebrating the capabilities of people who are blind or visually impaired, and...

  • National Physical Therapy Month

    United States , United States

    National Physical Therapy Month takes place throughout October 2026, running from Thursday 1 October to Saturday 31 October. Organised by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the observance raises public...

  • Critical Illness Awareness Month

    United States , United States

    Critical Illness Awareness Month takes place throughout October each year, including October 2026. The observance encourages people to learn about serious health conditions such as cancer, heart attack and stroke,...

  • Liver Awareness Month

    United States , United States

    Liver Awareness Month takes place every October and is dedicated to raising public understanding of liver health, the causes and symptoms of liver disease, and the steps people can take...

  • National Work and Family Month

    United States , United States

    National Work and Family Month takes place throughout October 2026, running from 1 October to 31 October. Observed across the United States, it encourages employers and employees to focus on...

  • Eczema Awareness Month

    United States , United States

    Eczema Awareness Month takes place every October to raise understanding of eczema, reduce the stigma attached to visible skin conditions, and support the millions of people who live with this...

  • National Protect Your Hearing Month

    United States , United States

    National Protect Your Hearing Month runs throughout October 2026. Led in the United States by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety...

  • National Pet CBD Month

    National Pet CBD Month is observed throughout October, raising awareness of cannabidiol (CBD) as a wellness supplement for pets and educating owners about its potential uses, safety considerations, and the...

  • Down Syndrome Awareness Month

    United States , United States

    Down Syndrome Awareness Month is observed throughout October in the United States, dedicated to raising public understanding of Down syndrome, promoting inclusion, and celebrating the abilities and achievements of individuals...

  • Lee National Denim Day 2026

    United States , United States

    Lee National Denim Day is a meaningful and impactful initiative that uses the universal symbol of denim to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and support. This day...

  • Child Health Day 2026

    United States , United States

    Child Health Day 2026 is an important annual observance that focuses on raising awareness about the health and well-being of children and promoting initiatives to improve their physical and mental...

  • International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW) 2026

    International

    What is International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW)? Every year, during October, the world celebrates plasma donors - the people who roll up their sleeves to save lives. Your plasma donation...