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Purple Day
An international epilepsy awareness day on 26 March, when people wear purple and hold events to support those living with epilepsy.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserAnita Kaufmann Foundation
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2008
About the day
Purple Day was started in 2008 by Cassidy Megan in Canada, with help from the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia. It went international in 2009 with the Anita Kaufmann Foundation. People now take part in more than 85 countries.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 26 March 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 26 March 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Monday 26 March 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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