Positive Ageing Week (Ireland)
Age Action's annual week around 1 October celebrating older people. In 2026 it ran from 25 September to 2 October.
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OrganiserAge Action
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Last checked20 October 2026
First held2004
About the day
Age Action established Positive Ageing Week in 2004. It aims to recognise the value and contribution of older people, challenge negative stereotypes and build communities where people of all ages feel included. It is timed around the UN International Day of Older Persons.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 24 September to 1 October 2027 | Ireland | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 29 September to 6 October 2028 | Ireland | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 28 September to 5 October 2029 | Ireland | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
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