Awareness Health
World Arthritis Day
A global day on 12 October that raises awareness of arthritis and other rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserEULAR
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held1996
About the day
World Arthritis Day was set up in 1996 by Arthritis and Rheumatism International. EULAR has run advocacy around it since 2010, and in the UK Versus Arthritis marks the day.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday 12 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Thursday 12 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Friday 12 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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