World Sight Day 2027

When is World Sight Day?

World Sight Day falls on the second Thursday of October each year. The most recent day was Thursday 8 October 2026.

Has the 2027 theme been announced?

The official page confirms the 2027 date and continues to use Love Your Eyes. It did not identify a separate annual theme for 2027 when checked on 21 October 2026. If you are preparing materials for next year, check the organiser’s page again before describing a slogan as the official 2027 theme.

Ideas for a workplace or school campaign

Choose an activity with a clear purpose and a useful next step. These are planning suggestions, rather than requirements from IAPB:

• Share the organiser’s materials. Link to the campaign and explain why your organisation is taking part, instead of circulating unsourced eye-health facts.
• Review your communications. Check whether your event notices and presentation slides are readable and whether people can request another format.
• Involve the right people at work. Ask HR or occupational health to share the organisation’s existing eye-care arrangements accurately. Do not promise benefits or free tests that have not been confirmed.
• Give pupils a specific project. For example, ask a class to consider how a school notice could work better for someone who finds small print difficult to read.
• Make any fundraiser transparent. If you choose to support a charity, name it and explain where the donations will go. Taking part in World Sight Day does not automatically make a fundraiser an IAPB event.

Is World Sight Day on the same date every year?

No. It is always the second Thursday of October, so the calendar date changes. Use the confirmed 2027 date, 14 October, when adding the next event to your plan.

For related campaigns and monthly planning, see our health awareness calendar.

Last reviewed: 21 October 2026. Checked the 2027 date and campaign resources against IAPB, retained the 2026 date for reference and removed unsupported medical and history claims.

Featured image: Photo by Colin Lloyd on Unsplash.

Where to find official resources

IAPB provides Love Your Eyes campaign materials through a registration form. Its separate Love Your Eyes at Work page offers a workplace resources pack, including posters and social media materials. These are resources from the organiser; access involves submitting details on its website.