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Restart a Heart Day

Restart a Heart Day on 16 October each year aims to teach as many people as possible how to do CPR and use a defibrillator.

  • UK
  • USA (not marked)
  • International
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day

In the UK the day is led by Resuscitation Council UK with partners including ambulance services and heart charities. Training sessions in schools, workplaces and communities aim to improve survival from cardiac arrest outside hospital.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Saturday 16 October 2027UK, InternationalSame date every year
2028Monday 16 October 2028UK, InternationalSame date every year
2029Tuesday 16 October 2029UK, InternationalSame date every year

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