Awareness Days
Health awareness and important causes
Explore all 89 awareness days and observances with full details including history, fun facts, and ideas for how to celebrate. Each entry includes upcoming dates, related occasions, and frequently asked questions to help you make the most of every awareness celebration throughout the year.
National Environmental Education Day
Learn about our planet and how to protect it on National Environmental Education Day! Environmental education empowers people to make…
National Stroke Awareness Month
Act FAST and save lives during National Stroke Awareness Month! May focuses on stroke prevention, recognition, and treatment. Learn the…
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…
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…
National Healthy Vision Month
See the importance of eye health! May promotes vision wellness and eye disease prevention. Schedule comprehensive eye exams, protect your…
National Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Protect your skin during National Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but it's also…
National Fitness Day
Get moving and prioritize your physical health on National Fitness Day! This important day encourages people to embrace an active lifestyle…
National Digital Wellness Day
Take a step back from screens and focus on healthy technology habits on National Digital Wellness Day! In our increasingly connected world…
National Mental Health Awareness Day
Break the silence and promote mental health awareness on National Mental Health Awareness Day! Mental health is just as important as…
National Meditation Day
Find your inner peace and celebrate mindfulness on National Meditation Day! This special day encourages people to explore the benefits of…
National Safety Month
Stay safe during National Safety Month! From workplace safety to driving and home hazards, preventing accidents saves lives. Safety…
National Scoliosis Awareness Month
Stand up straight for National Scoliosis Awareness Month! Scoliosis affects 6-9 million Americans. Early detection through screening allows…
National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
Shine a light on migraine! June raises awareness about migraines and chronic headaches that affect millions. Learn about triggers…
National PTSD Awareness Month
Support those with PTSD this June! Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder affects millions of veterans, survivors, and trauma victims. Raise…
National Cancer Survivors Day
Celebrate life and hope on National Cancer Survivors Day! This important American observance honors the millions of cancer survivors who…
National Immunization Awareness Month
Protect yourself and your community during National Immunization Awareness Month! August highlights the importance of vaccines for people…
National Vision and Learning Month
See clearly during National Vision and Learning Month! Vision problems affect learning in 1 in 4 children. Eye exams before school starts…
National Eye Exam Month
See clearly! August is National Eye Exam Month. Regular eye exams detect vision problems and serious eye diseases early. Schedule your…
National Social Engineering Day
National Social Engineering Day on August 6 is a practical pause to notice how scams talk you into helping: a rushed text, a fake “IT…
National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21 is a U.S. public-health date focused on fentanyl’s role in overdose deaths. It…
National Grief Awareness Day
National Grief Awareness Day on August 30 is a U.S. awareness date for people living with loss. It is not a party holiday.
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 remembers people who have died from drug overdose and supports families. It began in…
National Recovery Month
Celebrate hope and healing during National Recovery Month! This important American observance recognizes the millions of Americans in…
National Obesity Awareness Month
Focus on healthy weight and wellness during National Obesity Awareness Month! September brings attention to the obesity epidemic affecting…