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Dry July

A month-long challenge each July in which Australians give up alcohol and raise money for people affected by cancer.

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Last checked20 October 2026
First held2008

About the day

Dry July is run by the Dry July Foundation, a charity that funds services for cancer patients, their families and carers. It began in 2008 when three friends gave up alcohol for July to raise money for their local hospital.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
20271 to 31 July 2027AustraliaSet by a fixed rule
20281 to 31 July 2028AustraliaSet by a fixed rule
20291 to 31 July 2029AustraliaSet by a fixed rule

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