World Hepatitis Day 2027
A WHO day raising awareness of viral hepatitis and the tests, vaccines and treatments that can stop it.
Next date
Wednesday, July 28, 2027
This year it was on Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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Quick facts
- Date
- July 28
- Day of the week
- Wednesday in 2027
- Type
- International, Awareness
- Observed in
- Global
- First observed
- 2010 (WHO day)
- Led by
- WHO and the World Hepatitis Alliance
- Hashtag
- #WorldHepatitisDay
Overview
World Hepatitis Day, on July 28, highlights hepatitis B and C, which can cause liver disease and cancer but can be prevented, tested for and treated.
History
July 28 is the birthday of Nobel laureate Dr Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus and helped develop a vaccine. The World Health Assembly made it an official WHO day in 2010.
How to celebrate
1
Get tested
Ask your doctor about hepatitis B and C tests.
2
Check your vaccination
Make sure children receive the hepatitis B vaccine.
Wishes and messages
Greeting card
Style
A 1080 × 1080 image, ready for WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram.
Social media captions
Hepatitis can't wait. #WorldHepatitisDay
World Hepatitis Day dates
| Year | Date | Day of the week | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 28 | Tuesday | Passed |
| 2027 | July 28 | Wednesday | 268 |
| 2028 | July 28 | Friday | 634 |
| 2029 | July 28 | Saturday | 999 |
| 2030 | July 28 | Sunday | 1,364 |
| 2031 | July 28 | Monday | 1,729 |
Frequently asked questions
When is World Hepatitis Day?
Every year on July 28.
Last updated November 2, 2026