National Celiac Disease Awareness Month
Go gluten-free awareness during National Celiac Disease Awareness Month! 1 in 100 people have celiac disease, but many are undiagnosed. Awareness improves diagnosis and support for those affected.
About National Celiac Disease Awareness Month
Go gluten-free awareness during National Celiac Disease Awareness Month! 1 in 100 people have celiac disease, but many are undiagnosed. Awareness improves diagnosis and support for those affected.
History & origins
National Celiac Disease Awareness Month is listed in this site's 2026 calendar for May 1. Informal "national days" are often promoted by communities, trade groups, and brands; origins and official proclamations vary by country and year. Go gluten-free awareness during National Celiac Disease Awareness Month! 1 in 100 people have celiac disease, but many are undiagnosed. Because many such observances are cultural or promotional rather than statutory, treat dates as a planning guide and confirm local events separately.
Why it matters
Observing National Celiac Disease Awareness Month gives people a shared anchor to explore awareness & health themes—celiac-disease, gluten-free, May, awareness, autoimmune—and to coordinate learning, gatherings, or giving around that focus. Go gluten-free awareness during National Celiac Disease Awareness Month! 1 in 100 people have celiac disease, but many are undiagnosed. Awareness improves diagnosis and support for those affected.
How to celebrate
Learn about celiac disease. Support gluten-free options. Get tested if symptomatic. Share celiac information. Advocate for better labeling.
Facts
- 1 in 100 people worldwide have celiac disease
- 83% of Americans with celiac are undiagnosed
- Only treatment is strict gluten-free diet
- Celiac is a serious autoimmune disease
- Gluten-free market has grown dramatically
Frequently asked questions
When is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month in 2026?
This edition lists National Celiac Disease Awareness Month on 2026-05-01 (May 1). Many recurring observances keep the same month and day each year.
What is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month?
Go gluten-free awareness during National Celiac Disease Awareness Month! 1 in 100 people have celiac disease, but many are undiagnosed. Awareness improves diagnosis and support for those affected.
How do people celebrate National Celiac Disease Awareness Month?
Learn about celiac disease. Support gluten-free options. Get tested if symptomatic. Share celiac information. Advocate for better labeling.
Is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month a federal holiday?
National Celiac Disease Awareness Month is widely treated as an informal observance and is not a U.S. federal public holiday unless a government source explicitly declares one.
What topics relate to National Celiac Disease Awareness Month?
Common themes include: celiac-disease, gluten-free, May, awareness, autoimmune. Use tags and related pages on this site to explore similar celebrations.
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