Awareness Health

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day on 1 December highlights the work to end HIV and AIDS and remembers those who have died.

  • UK
  • USA
  • Ireland
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • New Zealand (not marked)
  • International
OrganiserUNAIDS
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known

About the day

The day is marked around the world, with UNAIDS leading the UN's campaign and reports. It calls for continued government commitment and cooperation to meet the goal of ending AIDS by 2030.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2026Tuesday 1 December 2026UK, USA, International, Ireland, Canada, AustraliaSame date every year
2027Wednesday 1 December 2027UK, USA, International, Ireland, Canada, AustraliaSame date every year
2028Friday 1 December 2028UK, USA, International, Ireland, Canada, AustraliaSame date every year

Where this information comes from

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