Medical Observances

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

National White Cane Safety Day

National White Cane Safety Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National White Cane Safety Day

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National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

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National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

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

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 

A UN sanctioned day that aims to promote an understanding of people with disability

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World Braille Day

World Braille Day

Highlights the importance of this form of communication for the visually impaired.

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World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day 🎗

World Cancer Day is the one singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic.

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National Toothache Day

National Toothache Day

National Toothache Day, observed on February 9th serves as a reminder of the importance and benefits of good oral hygiene.

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National Emergency Number Day

National Emergency Number Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Emergency Number Day

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National Organ Donor Day

National Organ Donor Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Organ Donor Day

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Rare Disease Day

Rare Disease Day

Over 300 million people around the world are living with a rare disease.

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National Dentist’s Day

National Dentist’s Day

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

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National Women and Girls HIV and AIDS Awareness Day

National Women and Girls HIV and AIDS Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Women and Girls HIV and AIDS Awareness Day

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National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

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World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Down Syndrome Day

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World Tuberculosis Day

World Tuberculosis Day

A day to raise awareness of the world’s deadliest infectious killer.

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National American Diabetes Association Alert Day

National American Diabetes Association Alert Day

Diabetes Alert Day is a one-day “wake-up call” that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk.

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World Autism Awareness Day 

World Autism Awareness Day 

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

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National Alcohol Screening Day 

National Alcohol Screening Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Alcohol Screening Day 

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National Scarcoidosis Day

National Scarcoidosis Day

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

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National Infertility Survival Day

National Infertility Survival Day

Fertility treatments can be lengthy and traumatic for many couples. On the week before Mother's Day, we recognize those who are struggling to bring new life into the world.

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Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Awareness Day 

Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Awareness Day 

A day to highlight this genetic disease that affects 1 in 10,000 live births.

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National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

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

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Emergency Medical Services for Children Day

Emergency Medical Services for Children Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Emergency Medical Services for Children Day

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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 

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National Cancer Survivor’s Day

National Cancer Survivor’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cancer Survivor’s Day

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National Heimlich Maneuver Day

National Heimlich Maneuver Day

This procedure has saved many lives over the years, so it makes sense to have a day to highlight how to do it.

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World Sickle Cell Awareness Day

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day

Join the fight on World Sickle Cell Awareness Day to elevate understanding and advocate for those affected by this genetic disease.

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CNS Week

CNS Week

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Clinical Nurse Specialists Week

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World Patient Safety Day

World Patient Safety Day

World Patient Safety Day was established to enhance global understanding of patient safety

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Restless Legs Awareness Day

Restless Legs Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Restless Legs Awareness Day (Different sponsor from the July Weekly Observance)

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