International Stammering Awareness Day

An international day on 22 October to raise awareness of stammering, also called stuttering, and the people who stammer.

  • UK
  • USA
  • International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1998

About the day

The day began in 1998 and is designated by the International Stuttering Association. In the UK the British Stammering Association, known as STAMMA, uses it for campaigns about fair treatment of people who stammer. An online conference is held each October.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2026Thursday 22 October 2026UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2027Friday 22 October 2027UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2028Sunday 22 October 2028UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year

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