Awareness Health
World Menopause Day
A global day on 18 October that raises awareness of the menopause and the support available to improve health at midlife.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserInternational Menopause Society
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2009
About the day
World Menopause Day was founded by the International Menopause Society in 2009. Each year the society picks a theme and shares free resources, and the 2026 theme was chronic pain at midlife.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 18 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 18 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 18 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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