World Tuberculosis Day 2027
A global health day raising awareness of tuberculosis, one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases.
Quick facts
- Date
- March 24
- Day of the week
- Wednesday in 2027
- Type
- International, Awareness
- Observed in
- Global
- First observed
- 1982
- Led by
- WHO and the Stop TB Partnership
- Hashtag
- #WorldTBDay
Overview
World Tuberculosis Day, on March 24, raises awareness about TB and efforts to end the epidemic. TB is preventable and curable, yet it still causes over a million deaths every year.
History
On March 24, 1882, Dr Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. The day was first marked in 1982, on the 100th anniversary of his announcement.
How to celebrate
Know the symptoms
A cough lasting more than two weeks should be checked by a doctor.
Fight stigma
Treatment works; people with TB deserve support.
Wishes and messages
Greeting card
A 1080 × 1080 image, ready for WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram.
Social media captions
Yes, we can end TB. #WorldTBDay
World Tuberculosis Day dates
| Year | Date | Day of the week | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 24 | Tuesday | Passed |
| 2027 | March 24 | Wednesday | 141 |
| 2028 | March 24 | Friday | 507 |
| 2029 | March 24 | Saturday | 872 |
| 2030 | March 24 | Sunday | 1,237 |
| 2031 | March 24 | Monday | 1,602 |
Frequently asked questions
When is World TB Day?
Every year on March 24.
Why March 24?
Robert Koch announced the discovery of the TB bacterium on March 24, 1882.
Last updated November 2, 2026