Health Observances

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.

Join us on Endometriosis Awareness Day to support those affected and foster understanding about this widespread yet often overlooked condition.

Learn about National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, observed every March. Discover the importance of raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and supporting those with cerebral palsy.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Teen Mental Wellness Day.

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

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

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

Join the movement on National Dress in Blue Day to promote colon cancer awareness and prevention. Wear blue, support health, save lives.

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 World Kidney Day.

World Glaucoma Day aims to raise awareness about glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that can cause irreversible vision loss and blindness if left untreated.

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

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

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

Be proud of your mouth for a lifetime of smiles!

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.

Keeping your triglyceride levels low can help with living a healthier lifestyle.

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

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

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

Learn about Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW), held annually from April 1-7. Discover the dangers of asbestos exposure and how to protect yourself.

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

Join World Parkinson's Day on April 11th to raise awareness, support research, and show solidarity for those affected by Parkinson's disease worldwide

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

A week to underscore the importance of immunization in saving lives and to encourage families to vaccinate their children against deadly diseases.

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.

Learn about Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September, dedicated to raising awareness, promoting early detection, and supporting those affected by this disease. Find out how you can get involved.

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.

Created by the DEA in 2022 in response to an increase in fentanyl overdose deaths.

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

Discover how Mental Health Awareness Week can inspire change, spark conversations, and promote understanding in our communities for better well-being.

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

The purpose of this national holiday is to increase awareness of T.S.C. patients and eliminate the stigma associated with the disease worldwide.

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.