Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the US, celebrating people with Down syndrome and promoting acceptance and inclusion.
- UK (not marked)
- USA
- International (not marked)
OrganiserNational Down Syndrome Society
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
The National Down Syndrome Society campaigned for the month to be proclaimed in the 1980s and marks it with a different focus each year.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 to 31 October 2026 | USA | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2027 | 1 to 31 October 2027 | USA | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | 1 to 31 October 2028 | USA | Set by a fixed rule |
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