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World Alzheimer’s Month

A global campaign held every September to raise awareness of dementia and challenge the stigma around it.

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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2012

About the day

Alzheimer's Disease International launched World Alzheimer's Month in 2012, building on World Alzheimer's Day. Alzheimer and dementia associations in many countries run events during the month. The 2026 campaign focused on dementia clinical trials.

2026 theme

The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters

The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
20271 to 30 September 2027UK, USA, International, Canada, New ZealandSet by a fixed rule
20281 to 30 September 2028UK, USA, International, Canada, New ZealandSet by a fixed rule
20291 to 30 September 2029UK, USA, International, Canada, New ZealandSet by a fixed rule

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