Awareness Health
Great American Smokeout
The Great American Smokeout is held on the third Thursday of November, encouraging people who smoke to make a plan to quit.
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OrganiserAmerican Cancer Society
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1977
About the day
The American Cancer Society took the event nationwide in 1977 after a California event the year before. It offers tools and support for people trying to stop smoking.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday 19 November 2026 | USA | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2027 | Thursday 18 November 2027 | USA | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Thursday 16 November 2028 | USA | Set by a fixed rule |
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