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Friday, May 1, 2026

National Hepatitis Awareness Month

Test for hepatitis during National Hepatitis Awareness Month! Millions of Americans have hepatitis and don't know it. Testing and treatment prevent liver damage and save lives.

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National Hepatitis Awareness Month - Test for hepatitis during National Hepatitis Awareness Month! Millions of Americans have hepatitis and don't know it. Testing and treatment prevent liver damage and save lives.

About National Hepatitis Awareness Month

Test for hepatitis during National Hepatitis Awareness Month! Millions of Americans have hepatitis and don't know it. Testing and treatment prevent liver damage and save lives.

History & origins

National Hepatitis 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. Test for hepatitis during National Hepatitis Awareness Month! Millions of Americans have hepatitis and don't know it. 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 Hepatitis Awareness Month gives people a shared anchor to explore awareness & health themes—hepatitis, liver-health, May, awareness, testing—and to coordinate learning, gatherings, or giving around that focus. Test for hepatitis during National Hepatitis Awareness Month! Millions of Americans have hepatitis and don't know it. Testing and treatment prevent liver damage and save lives.

How to celebrate

Get tested for hepatitis. Learn about hepatitis types. Get vaccinated. Support liver health. Share testing importance.

Facts

  • Over 4 million Americans have hepatitis
  • Many people don't know they're infected
  • Hepatitis vaccines prevent infection
  • Early treatment prevents liver disease
  • Hepatitis C is now curable

Frequently asked questions

When is National Hepatitis Awareness Month in 2026?

This edition lists National Hepatitis Awareness Month on 2026-05-01 (May 1). Many recurring observances keep the same month and day each year.

What is National Hepatitis Awareness Month?

Test for hepatitis during National Hepatitis Awareness Month! Millions of Americans have hepatitis and don't know it. Testing and treatment prevent liver damage and save lives.

How do people celebrate National Hepatitis Awareness Month?

Get tested for hepatitis. Learn about hepatitis types. Get vaccinated. Support liver health. Share testing importance.

Is National Hepatitis Awareness Month a federal holiday?

National Hepatitis 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 Hepatitis Awareness Month?

Common themes include: hepatitis, liver-health, May, awareness, testing. Use tags and related pages on this site to explore similar celebrations.

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