Health Observances

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Meth Awareness Day

World Aids Day is observed to let everyone know about the harms caused by AIDS and how to prevent the spread of the disease.

You can't judge a book by its cover, but it's important that you can judge food by its label.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Universal Health Coverage Day

In January we are encouraged to give up alcohol and go vegan. Both probably sponsored by the February Marketing Board.

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

Find out the dates and background to Veganuary

A day to highlight the importance of a good night's sleep to our health and well being.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Preschool Fitness Day.

Highlights the importance of promoting a healthy dental lifestyle at an early age.

Find out the dates and background to American Heart Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Wear Red Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation 

Over 65 million people around the world live with epilepsy.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Self-injury Awareness Day

National Nutrition Month takes place in March each year to highlight the importance of healthy eating.

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

Being on our electronic devices too much can be bad for our health. This day is to encourage to take some digital downtime.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Multiple Personality Day

This health awareness day in the UK has been observed since 1984 and takes place on the second Wednesday in March.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Close the Gap Day.

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Bipolar Day

Kick Butts Day involves more than 1,000 events in schools and communities across the United States and even around the world.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Stress Awareness Month.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Walking Day

This day marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation in 1948.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Parkinson's Day.

National Healthcare Decisions Day exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning..

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Malaria Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Drug Take Back Day

Almost 3 million workers die each year from occupational accidents and work related diseases.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Workplace Wellbeing Day.

Melanoma Monday encourages early detection through screening. It is observed in May, which is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

Organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma to improve asthma awareness and care around the world.

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

Today is the perfect excuse to eat whatever you want. If anyone questions you, just tell them that you’re celebrating a national holiday!

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Women’s Checkup Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Day for Helping the Disabled

National Smile Month is a charity campaign all about championing the benefits of having good oral health and promoting the value of a healthy smile.