Health Days 2026

February

World Cancer Day February 4 International A global awareness day led by the Union for International Cancer Control to improve cancer prevention, detection and treatment.

March

Zero Discrimination Day March 1 Awareness A UNAIDS day celebrating everyone's right to live a full and productive life with dignity, free from discrimination. International Day of Happiness March 20 International A UN day that recognises happiness and well-being as universal goals and calls for public policies that put people's well-being first. World Down Syndrome Day March 21 International A UN-recognised day raising awareness of Down syndrome and celebrating the lives and rights of people with it. World Water Day March 22 International A UN day focused on the importance of fresh water and on reaching safe water and sanitation for everyone. World Tuberculosis Day March 24 International A global health day raising awareness of tuberculosis, one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases.

April

World Autism Awareness Day April 2 International A UN day promoting understanding and acceptance of autistic people and their full participation in society. World Health Day April 7 International Held on the anniversary of the World Health Organization's founding, World Health Day puts a global spotlight on one health priority each… World Malaria Day April 25 International A WHO day highlighting global efforts to prevent, control and eliminate malaria.

May

World No Tobacco Day May 31 International A WHO day highlighting the health risks of tobacco use and calling for effective policies to reduce it.

June

World Blood Donor Day June 14 International A WHO day thanking voluntary blood donors and encouraging more people to give blood regularly. International Day of Yoga June 21 International A UN day promoting awareness of the physical and mental benefits of yoga, celebrated on the June solstice.

July

World Population Day July 11 International A UN day drawing attention to population issues, including reproductive health, gender equality and the needs of young people. World Hepatitis Day July 28 International A WHO day raising awareness of viral hepatitis and the tests, vaccines and treatments that can stop it.

September

World Heart Day September 29 International A global day raising awareness of cardiovascular disease, the world's leading cause of death, and how to prevent it.

October

International Day of Older Persons October 1 International A UN day recognising the contributions of older people and drawing attention to the issues of ageing, from health care to age… World Mental Health Day October 10 International A global day for mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. World Food Day October 16 International A UN day promoting action against hunger and for healthy, sustainable food for everyone, held on the anniversary of the founding of…

November

World Diabetes Day November 14 International The world's largest diabetes awareness campaign, led by the International Diabetes Federation on the birthday of insulin co-discoverer Frederick Banting. International Men’s Day November 19 Awareness A day celebrating the positive value men bring to the world and focusing on men's and boys' health and well-being. World Toilet Day November 19 International A UN day raising awareness of the billions of people living without safely managed sanitation.

December

World AIDS Day December 1 International The first-ever global health day, dedicated to raising awareness of HIV, supporting people living with HIV and remembering those who have died… International Day of Persons with Disabilities December 3 International A UN day promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in every sphere of society.