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World Parkinson’s Day
A global awareness day for Parkinson's held on 11 April, the birthday of James Parkinson.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserParkinson's UK
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
The date marks the birth of James Parkinson in 1755, whose 1817 essay first described the condition. In the UK, Parkinson's UK runs activities such as lighting landmarks blue and community events. April is also used as Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 11 April 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 11 April 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Wednesday 11 April 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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