Menopause Awareness Month 2026

When is Menopause Awareness Month?

The awareness month takes place in October. World Menopause Day is the particular date within it, held annually on 18 October and led by the International Menopause Society (IMS).

The 2027 dates follow the annual calendar pattern. Campaign themes and materials for that year should be checked separately when they are published.

Making the month useful at work

Awareness activity can help people understand what support your organisation actually offers. Acas guidance on supporting workers through menopause covers manager training, policies, workplace considerations and ways to communicate support.

For an October communications plan, these are practical starting points:

• Publish a clear route to support. Tell staff who they can contact, where to find the relevant policy and how to arrange a private conversation.
• Brief managers before promoting an event. A campaign message is more useful when the people receiving questions know where to direct them.
• Choose a credible speaker or resource. Check a speaker’s qualifications and the purpose of the session. For a health information notice, link directly to NHS or IMS materials.
• Keep personal participation optional. Invite questions without expecting colleagues to describe their symptoms or medical history in front of a group.
• Agree one follow-up. Record a practical improvement, such as making a support page easier to find, and set a date to check whether it happened.

Where to find reliable information

• NHS: menopause and perimenopause, with separate sections on symptoms, treatment and support.
• Acas: menopause at work, for employers, managers and workers.
• IMS: World Menopause Day 2026, for that year’s theme and original campaign resources.

When sharing campaign assets, check the organiser’s terms. IMS says its World Menopause Day materials are provided for personal and educational use, and use of its logos requires written permission.

For other workplace and community campaigns, see our health awareness calendar.

Last reviewed: 21 October 2026. Verified October dates, distinguished the month from World Menopause Day, checked the IMS 2026 theme and resources, and removed unsupported history claims.