Awareness Mental health
OCD Awareness Week
An international week in October that challenges myths about obsessive compulsive disorder and helps people find effective treatment.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserInternational OCD Foundation
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Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
OCD Awareness Week is led by the International OCD Foundation. The 2026 week ran from 11 to 17 October with landmarks lit in teal around the world.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 10 to 16 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 8 to 14 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 14 to 20 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
If you need support now
In the UK, you can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123. In the USA, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Anywhere else, contact your local emergency or health services.
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