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HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day

Marked on 5 June, this day recognises people who have lived with HIV for many years and the challenges they face.

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About the day

The date marks the anniversary of the first official US report of what became known as AIDS, published in June 1981. HIV.gov lists it among the national HIV awareness days.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Saturday 5 June 2027USASame date every year
2028Monday 5 June 2028USASame date every year
2029Tuesday 5 June 2029USASame date every year

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