World Alzheimer’s Day

About World Alzheimer’s Day

World Alzheimer's Day was launched at the opening of ADI's annual conference in Edinburgh on 21 September 1994 to celebrate our 10th anniversary.

World Alzheimer's Day is an initiative of ADI. Each year, ADI seeks financial support to produce and distribute World Alzheimer's Day materials around the world, enabling members to organise events in their different countries.

Related Observances

1January

Alzheimer's Awareness Month

• Health
• Canada

This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, let’s end stigma and make Canada a safer place for people living with dementia.

Read More

1September

World Alzheimer's Month

• Health
• International

World Alzheimer's Month is a global opportunity to raise awareness around, educate, encourage support of and demystify dementia.

Read More

30Jan

World Leprosy Day

• Health
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Leprosy Day.

Read More

14Feb

International Epilepsy Day

• Health
• International

Over 65 million people around the world live with epilepsy.

Read More

3Mar

World Hearing Day

• Health
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Hearing Day.

Read More

18Mar

World Sleep Day

• Health
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Sleep Day.

Read More

National Pecan Cookie Day

• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pecan Cookie Day

Read More

Telegraph Pole Appreciation Day

• General
• United Kingdom

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Telegraph Pole Appreciation Day.

Read More

International Day of Peace 

• Human Rights
• United Nations

The International Day of Peace is celebrated annually on 21 September and is a United Nations-commissioned global holiday.

Read More