Health Observances

There is a Day for That! provides you with a list of observances and national days related to Health.

We all need reminders from time to time to look after ourselves a bit more, and these observances focus on just that.

International Universal Health Coverage Day

International Universal Health Coverage Day

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

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Dry January

Dry January

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

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Alzheimer's Awareness Month

Alzheimer's Awareness Month

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

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Veganuary

Veganuary

Find out the dates and background to Veganuary

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Festival of Sleep

Festival of Sleep 💤

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

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World Leprosy Day

World Leprosy Day

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

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National Preschool Fitness Day

National Preschool Fitness Day

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

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National Children's Dental Health Month

National Children's Dental Health Month

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

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American Heart Month

American Heart Month

Find out the dates and background to American Heart Month

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International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation 

International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation 

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

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Wear Red Day

Wear Red Day

Pull out your maroons, vermilions and burgundies, because today is National Wear Red Day, raising awareness for cardiovascular disease.

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International Epilepsy Day

International Epilepsy Day

Over 65 million people around the world live with epilepsy.

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International Childhood Cancer Day

International Childhood Cancer Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Childhood Cancer Day.

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Self-injury Awareness Day

Self-injury Awareness Day

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

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National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month

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

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World Teen Mental Wellness Day

World Teen Mental Wellness Day

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

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World Hearing Day

World Hearing Day

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

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National Multiple Personality Day

National Multiple Personality Day

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

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National Day of Unplugging

National Day of Unplugging

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

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National Dress in Blue Day

National Dress in Blue Day

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

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World Glaucoma Day

World Glaucoma 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.

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No Smoking Day

No Smoking Day

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

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National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day

National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day

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

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World Kidney Day

World Kidney Day

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

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World Sleep Day

World Sleep Day 🛏️

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

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National Vaccination Day

National Vaccination Day

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

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National Close the Gap Day

National Close the Gap Day

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

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World Oral Health Day

World Oral Health Day

Be proud of your mouth for a lifetime of smiles!

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National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day

National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day

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

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National Triglycerides Day

National Triglycerides Day

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

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World Bipolar Day

World Bipolar Day

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

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Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Month

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

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National Walking Day

National Walking Day 🚶‍♀️

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

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World Health Day

World Health Day 👩‍⚕️

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

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World Parkinson's Day

World Parkinson's Day

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

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National Healthcare Decisions Day

National Healthcare Decisions Day

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

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World Immunization Week

World Immunization Week

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

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World Malaria Day

World Malaria Day

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

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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

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

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National Drug Take Back Day

National Drug Take Back Day

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

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

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

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National Workplace Wellbeing Day

National Workplace Wellbeing Day

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

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