International FASD Awareness Day

International FASD Awareness Day on September 9 focuses on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The ninth hour of the ninth day of the ninth month is used as a symbol. It is a public-health date, not a celebration.

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International FASD Awareness Day - International FASD Awareness Day on September 9 focuses on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The ninth hour of the ninth day of the ninth month is used as a symbol. It is a public-health date, not a celebration.

About International FASD Awareness Day

History & origins

September 9 has been used internationally for FASD Awareness Day, with the ‘ninth minute of the ninth hour’ as a campaign device. The day highlights preventable brain-based disabilities caused by alcohol exposure before birth.

Why it matters

The date exists because FASD is under-recognized. Keep facts aligned with health agencies, not internet rumors.

How to celebrate

Share accurate public-health information on alcohol and pregnancy, support families living with FASD, and avoid shaming language. This page is not medical advice.

Facts

September 9 is FASD Awareness Day
The 9/9 date is symbolic (ninth day of the ninth month)
It is an international awareness date, not a U.S. federal holiday

Upcoming dates

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Thursday, September 9, 2027
Saturday, September 9, 2028
Sunday, September 9, 2029
Monday, September 9, 2030

Frequently asked questions

When is International FASD Awareness Day in 2026?

International FASD Awareness Day in 2026 falls on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

What is FASD?

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, a range of effects from prenatal alcohol exposure.

Why September 9?

The 9/9 date is used as a memory aid.

Is it a holiday?

No. It is an awareness day.

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