World Heart Day 2027
Wednesday 29 September 2027
Dates can vary from year to year, so check the organiser’s website for the latest details.
World Heart Day is an annual global observance co-ordinated by the World Heart Federation (WHF), a Geneva-based federation of more than 200 member organisations in over 100 countries.
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Dates and event details
The next World Heart Day is Wednesday 29 September 2027. This date is calculated from the checked fixed annual pattern, rather than a separate announcement of the next campaign.
World Heart Day 2026 was on Tuesday 29 September 2026. The next World Heart Day is on Wednesday 29 September 2027.
| Date status | Date calculated from a fixed annual pattern |
|---|---|
| Date-check source | World Heart Federation |
| Where | UK, international, US and Australia |
What is World Heart Day?
World Heart Day is an annual global observance co-ordinated by the World Heart Federation (WHF), a Geneva-based federation of more than 200 member organisations in over 100 countries. Established in 2000, it is the world’s largest cardiovascular health awareness campaign, bringing together governments, healthcare providers, and communities to tackle CVD through education, advocacy, and action.
The 2026 observance was Tuesday 29 September 2026. Details of earlier campaign themes below describe their stated editions.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 September | Tuesday |
| 2027 | 29 September | Wednesday |
| 2028 | 29 September | Friday |
World Heart Day is observed on the same fixed date every year: 29 September, established by the World Heart Federation.
This year's campaign
Annual date basis: World Heart Federation. Pattern checked 23 October 2026. The calculated 2027 date does not confirm a 2027 theme, programme or fundraising event.
Planning a workplace or community activity
Start with one objective: share official campaign materials, support a named heart charity or host an accessible activity. Agree a lead person, venue, participation options and follow-up before promoting the event. If a qualified health service is offering checks or advice, let that service explain eligibility and clinical information directly.
How to get involved
- Share the official campaign’s quiz, resources or advocacy link using #WorldHeartDay and #DontMissABeat.
- Offer an optional, accessible group activity with alternatives for people who cannot or do not wish to participate physically.
- Choose a beneficiary such as the British Heart Foundation and use its own fundraising instructions.
- Invite an appropriately qualified speaker for health questions; keep colleagues’ medical information private.
- For personal medical questions, signpost NHS cardiovascular information or the reader’s healthcare professional rather than offering individual advice.
The World Heart Day campaign
The World Heart Federation’s 2026 Don’t Miss a Beat campaign asks supporters to see the signs, protect their hearts and demand action. Its activities include the Are You Heart Smart? quiz, the Keep the Beat challenge and advocacy for national heart-health plans. Use the official campaign hub for materials and the next campaign announcement; do not assume that a future year’s theme will be unchanged.
Why World Heart Day matters
The day gives organisations a shared date for cardiovascular-health awareness and advocacy. Link campaign messages to the World Heart Federation’s own information so readers can find the source and current context.
Official Links
Campaign and resource links checked 23 October 2026 against the World Heart Federation. Personal screening and treatment advice is provided by health services, not this calendar.
Frequently asked questions
When is World Heart Day 2027?
World Heart Day 2027 is calculated for Wednesday 29 September 2027, using the checked annual date pattern. The 2026 observance was Tuesday 29 September 2026.
What will the 2027 theme be?
The 2026 campaign was Don’t Miss a Beat. Future campaign announcements should be checked directly with the World Heart Federation. Watch world-heart-federation.org for the 2027 theme announcement.
Who organises World Heart Day?
The World Heart Federation. In the UK, the British Heart Foundation provides heart-health information and fundraising opportunities.
