Awareness Health
World Heart Day
A global day on 29 September that raises awareness of heart disease and stroke and how to prevent them.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia
- New Zealand
- International
OrganiserWorld Heart Federation
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
World Heart Day is run by the World Heart Federation. It aims to cut early deaths from cardiovascular disease, which the federation says is the world's biggest killer. The 2026 event marked its 25th anniversary.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 29 September 2027 | UK, USA, International, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 29 September 2028 | UK, USA, International, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 29 September 2029 | UK, USA, International, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand | Same date every year |
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