Awareness Health
Global Handwashing Day
A global day on 15 October promoting handwashing with soap as a simple way to prevent disease.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserGlobal Handwashing Partnership
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2008
About the day
The Global Handwashing Partnership coordinates the day, first held in 2008 when over 120 million children in more than 70 countries washed their hands with soap. It promotes handwashing at key times to cut illness.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 15 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 15 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Monday 15 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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