International No Diet Day
International No Diet Day on 6 May promotes acceptance of all body sizes and questions the promises of the diet industry.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- UAE and Gulf (not marked)
- International
About the day
International No Diet Day is held on 6 May. Mary Evans Young started it in London in 1992 as No Diet Day, and it became international in 1993.
The day promotes acceptance of all body sizes and raises awareness of the harms and false promises of the diet industry. Its symbol is a pale blue ribbon, and it is marked in countries including the UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
It suits eating disorder and mental health charities, dietitians, fitness and wellbeing brands, fashion retailers and health publishers.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 6 May 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 6 May 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 6 May 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
If you need support now
In the UK, you can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123. In the USA, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Anywhere else, contact your local emergency or health services.
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Mental health services
- Nutrition and dietetics
- Fitness and wellbeing
- Fashion retail
- Health publishing
- Charities
Questions and answers
When is International No Diet Day 2027?
International No Diet Day 2027 is on Thursday 6 May 2027. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises International No Diet Day?
International No Diet Day has no single organiser. Many organisations mark it independently.
When did International No Diet Day start?
International No Diet Day was first held in 1992.
Where is International No Diet Day marked?
International No Diet Day is marked in the UK and the USA, and internationally.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against two sources, including ASDAH: International No Diet Day. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
- ASDAH: International No Diet Day
- UPI: International No Diet Day was started to promote body acceptance
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