Awareness
Health Awareness Days Calendar
A calendar of public-health awareness days — dates and official links only. It does not give health advice and does not rank the days.
Published 6 November 2026 · Last reviewed 7 November 2026 · Next review 7 May 2027
Browse the days by date
| Day | Date | What it marks | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Health Day | 7 April | Marks the founding of WHO in 1948; each year draws attention to a specific global health topic. | WHO — World Health Day (opens in a new tab) |
| World Hand Hygiene Day | 5 May | Promotes hand hygiene in healthcare and the community. | WHO — World Hand Hygiene Day (opens in a new tab) |
| World Food Safety Day | 7 June | Draws attention to food safety and the prevention of foodborne illness. | WHO — World Food Safety Day (opens in a new tab) |
| World Mental Health Day | 10 October | Raises awareness of mental health and mobilises support for mental health. | WHO — World Mental Health Day (opens in a new tab) |
| Global Handwashing Day | 15 October | Promotes handwashing with soap as a way to prevent disease. | Global Handwashing Partnership — Global Handwashing Day (opens in a new tab) |
| World AIDS Day | 1 December | Marks the global response to HIV, first observed in 1988. | WHO — World AIDS Day (opens in a new tab) |
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