World Physiotherapy Day

A global day on 8 September highlighting how physiotherapists help people stay active and independent.

  • UK
  • USA
  • International
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day

World Physiotherapy, the global body for physiotherapy organisations, runs the day with a yearly theme. The 2026 theme was cardiovascular disease and stroke, with cancer, diabetes and respiratory disease planned for later years.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Wednesday 8 September 2027UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2028Friday 8 September 2028UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2029Saturday 8 September 2029UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year

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