World Digestive Health Day
World Digestive Health Day on 29 May is the World Gastroenterology Organisation's yearly public campaign on a digestive health topic.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- UAE and Gulf (not marked)
- International
About the day
World Digestive Health Day is held on 29 May. The World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) runs it, with a theme for each year's campaign.
The 2026 theme was Chronic Diarrhea: Don't Flush the Signs Away. It urged people to see chronic diarrhoea as something that deserves attention, not embarrassment.
It suits gastroenterology clinics, pharmacies, pharmaceutical and probiotic brands, food and nutrition firms and health publishers.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 29 May 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Monday 29 May 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Tuesday 29 May 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Gastroenterology
- Pharmacies
- Pharmaceuticals
- Probiotics and supplements
- Food and nutrition
- Health publishing
Questions and answers
When is World Digestive Health Day 2027?
World Digestive Health Day 2027 is on Saturday 29 May 2027. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises World Digestive Health Day?
World Digestive Health Day is organised by the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO).
Where is World Digestive Health Day marked?
World Digestive Health Day is marked in the UK and the USA, and internationally.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against one source, including World Gastroenterology Organisation: WDHD 2026. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
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