Awareness Health
Stoptober
An NHS campaign in England that encourages smokers to make a quit attempt during October.
- UK
- USA (not marked)
- International (not marked)
OrganiserDepartment of Health and Social Care
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Stoptober is run by the Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS in England. It is built around a 28 day quit attempt, since stopping for 28 days makes people much more likely to quit for good. Free tools include the NHS Personal Quit Plan.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 to 31 October 2026 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2027 | 1 to 31 October 2027 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | 1 to 31 October 2028 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
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