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Health & Wellbeing Awareness Days 2026 and 2027

329 listed awareness days, weeks and months from October 2026 to September 2027. Browse upcoming campaign dates and follow the event source links for organiser, region and annual-theme details. This independent calendar supports campaign planning, not clinical guidance.

See also: our curated Health Awareness Calendar 2026 and 2027 — a month-by-month year-view of the most-observed dates.

162

Single-day events

74

Awareness weeks

93

Awareness months

329

Total events

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All Health & Wellbeing Events in 2026

October 202625 events

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthDisability AwarenessInternationalADHD Awareness Month 2026International · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthDisability AwarenessUSNational Disability Employment Awareness Month 2026US · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUSEye Injury Prevention Month 2026US · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingInternationalMenopause Awareness Month 2026International · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthCancerAustraliaBreast Cancer Awareness Month 2026Australia · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUKCMT Awareness Month 2026UK · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthFood & NutritionUKGo Sober For October 2026UK · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUKNational Cholesterol Month 2026UK · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingInternationalPituitary Awareness Month 2026International · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUSNational Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness MonthUS · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUS | Date source-confirmed for 2026Emotional Wellness Month 2026US | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthDisability AwarenessInternationalDyslexia Awareness MonthInternational · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingInternationalBlindness Awareness MonthInternational · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUSNational Physical Therapy MonthUS · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUSLiver Awareness MonthUS · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUSEczema Awareness MonthUS · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUSNational Protect Your Hearing MonthUS · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthDisability AwarenessUSDown Syndrome Awareness MonthUS · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingAustralia | Date source-confirmed for 2026Mental Health Month 2026 (Australia)Australia | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · 1–31 Oct

1–31 OctMonth1 Oct to 31 OctMonthHealth & WellbeingUKStoptober 2026UK · 1–31 Oct

18–24 OctWeek18 Oct to 24 OctWeekEnvironmentInternational | Date source-confirmed for 2026International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2026International | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · 18–24 Oct

24–31 OctWeek24 Oct to 31 OctWeekHealth & WellbeingAustralia | Date source-confirmed for 2026International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2026Australia | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · 24–31 Oct

24 Oct24 OctSaturdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Polio DayAustralia · Sat 24 Oct

29 Oct29 OctThursdayHealth & WellbeingAustralia | Date source-confirmed for 2026World Psoriasis Day 2026Australia | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · Thu 29 Oct

29 Oct29 OctThursdayCommunityInternationalInternational Day of Care and SupportInternational · Thu 29 Oct

November 202637 events

1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingUS | Date source-confirmed for 2026COPD Awareness Month 2026US | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · 1–30 Nov

1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingUS | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternNational Diabetes Month 2026 (United States)US | Date calculated from a fixed annual pattern · 1–30 Nov

1 Nov1 NovSundayHealth & WellbeingUS | Date source-confirmed for 2026National Brush Day 2026 (United States)US | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · Sun 1 Nov

1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthCancerUK | Date source-confirmed for 2026Mouth Cancer Action Month 2026UK | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · 1–30 Nov

1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingAustraliaMovember 2026 – Men’s Health Awareness MonthAustralia · 1–30 Nov

1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthCancerUK | Date source-confirmed for 2026Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2026UK | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · 1–30 Nov

1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthCancerUK | Date source-confirmed for 2026Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2026UK | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · 1–30 Nov

1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingUSNational Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness MonthUS · 1–30 Nov

1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthDisability AwarenessUSNational Epilepsy Awareness MonthUS · 1–30 Nov

1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingUSBladder Health MonthUS · 1–30 Nov

1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingUSNational Healthy Skin MonthUS · 1–30 Nov

1–30 NovMonth1 Nov to 30 NovMonthHealth & WellbeingUSNational Gratitude MonthUS · 1–30 Nov

2–6 NovWeek2 Nov to 6 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Stress Awareness Week 2026Australia · 2–6 Nov

2–8 NovWeek2 Nov to 8 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingUK | Date source-confirmed for 2026National Pathology Week 2026UK | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · 2–8 Nov

2–6 NovWeek2 Nov to 6 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingUK | Date source-confirmed for 2026National Spa Week 2026UK | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · 2–6 Nov

2–8 NovWeek2 Nov to 8 NovWeekFood & NutritionInternationalSugar Awareness Week 2026International · 2–8 Nov

3–9 NovWeek3 Nov to 9 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaAsk Your Pharmacist WeekAustralia · 3–9 Nov

4 Nov4 NovWednesdayHealth & WellbeingUKNational Stress Awareness Day 2026UK · Wed 4 Nov

8 Nov8 NovSundayHealth & WellbeingInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternWorld Radiography Day 2026International | Date calculated from a fixed annual pattern · Sun 8 Nov

8 Nov8 NovSundayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Day of Radiology 2026Australia · Sun 8 Nov

10–16 NovWeek10 Nov to 16 NovWeekHealth & WellbeingUK | 2026 date verification pendingAcupuncture Awareness Week 2026UK | 2026 date verification pending · 10–16 Nov

14–20 NovWeek14 Nov to 20 NovWeekCommunityInternationalBaby Week UK 2026International · 14–20 Nov

14 Nov14 NovSaturdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Diabetes Day 2026Australia · Sat 14 Nov

15 Nov15 NovSundayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Prematurity DayAustralia · Sun 15 Nov

16–22 NovWeek16 Nov to 22 NovWeekFood & NutritionUK | Date source-confirmed for 2026UK Malnutrition Awareness Week 2026UK | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · 16–22 Nov

16–22 NovWeek16 Nov to 22 NovWeekCancerAustraliaSepsis in Leukaemia Awareness Week 2026Australia · 16–22 Nov

17 Nov17 NovTuesdayHealth & WellbeingUSNational Testosterone Awareness DayUS · Tue 17 Nov

17 Nov17 NovTuesdayCancerInternational | Date source-confirmed for 2026World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day 2026International | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · Tue 17 Nov

18 Nov18 NovWednesdayHealth & WellbeingInternational | Date source-confirmed for 2026World COPD Day 2026International | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · Wed 18 Nov

18 Nov18 NovWednesdayHealth & WellbeingUKBlue Wednesday 2026UK · Wed 18 Nov

18–24 NovWeek18 Nov to 24 NovWeekEducation & YouthInternational | Date source-confirmed for 2026World AMR Awareness Week 2026International | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · 18–24 Nov

19 Nov19 NovThursdayCommunityUK | Date source-confirmed for 2026Carers Rights Day 2026UK | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · Thu 19 Nov

19 Nov19 NovThursdayCancerInternational | Date source-confirmed for 2026World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2026International | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · Thu 19 Nov

19 Nov19 NovThursdayHealth & WellbeingUSThe Great American Smokeout 2026US · Thu 19 Nov

21 Nov21 NovSaturdayHealth & WellbeingUKSurvivors of Suicide Loss Day 2026UK · Sat 21 Nov

24 Nov24 NovTuesdayHealth & WellbeingInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternWorld Conjoined Twins Day 2026International | Date calculated from a fixed annual pattern · Tue 24 Nov

25 Nov – 10 DecWeek25 Nov to 10 DecWeekCommunityInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual pattern16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2026International | Date calculated from a fixed annual pattern · 25 Nov – 10 Dec

December 20268 events

1–31 DecMonth1 Dec to 31 DecMonthCancerUKDecembeard 2026UK · 1–31 Dec

1 Dec1 DecTuesdayHealth & WellbeingInternational | Date source-confirmed for 2026World AIDS Day 2026International | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · Tue 1 Dec

1–7 DecWeek1 Dec to 7 DecWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaAnger Awareness WeekAustralia · 1–7 Dec

2–8 DecWeek2 Dec to 8 DecWeekCommunityInternationalNational Grief Awareness Week 2026International · 2–8 Dec

3 Dec3 DecThursdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities 2026Australia · Thu 3 Dec

12 Dec12 DecSaturdayCommunityInternational | Date source-confirmed for 2026Universal Health Coverage Day 2026International | Date source-confirmed for 2026 · Sat 12 Dec

21 Dec21 DecMondayHealth & WellbeingInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternWorld Meditation Day (United Nations) 2026International | Date calculated from a fixed annual pattern · Mon 21 Dec

27 Dec27 DecSundayHealth & WellbeingInternational | Date calculated from a fixed annual patternInternational Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2026International | Date calculated from a fixed annual pattern · Sun 27 Dec

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Frequently Asked Questions

What health & wellbeing awareness days are in 2026?+

We list 329 health & wellbeing 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 health & wellbeing awareness events are there?+

Over the next 12 months there are 162 single-day events, 74 awareness weeks and 93 awareness months in the health & wellbeing category.

How can I plan around health & wellbeing awareness days?+

The Awareness Days Toolkit gives you every health & wellbeing 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.