Bandanna Day

Canteen's annual fundraising and awareness day for young people affected by cancer, held on the last Thursday in October.

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OrganiserCanteen
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First heldNot known

About the day

Bandanna Day is Canteen's main fundraising and awareness day. People buy and wear bandannas to support young Australians dealing with their own cancer or that of a family member. The day marked 30 years in 2024.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2026Thursday 29 October 2026AustraliaSet by a fixed rule
2027Thursday 28 October 2027AustraliaSet by a fixed rule
2028Thursday 26 October 2028AustraliaSet by a fixed rule

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