Mental health awareness days

1 to 31 October 2026Awareness

A month-long campaign every October that shares reliable information about ADHD and the people who live with it.

1 to 7 November 2026Awareness

A Canadian week, now held around the start of November, that raises awareness of substance use and addiction and reduces stigma around seeking help.

2 to 6 November 2026Awareness

A week in early November that raises awareness of stress and wellbeing, especially at work. The 2026 week runs 2 to 6 November.

Thursday 19 November 2026Awareness

International Men's Day on 19 November each year focuses on men's health and wellbeing and the positive contributions men make.

Saturday 21 November 2026Awareness

A day on the Saturday before US Thanksgiving when people bereaved by suicide gather for support. The 2026 day is 21 November.

Monday 21 December 2026Awareness

World Meditation Day on 21 December raises awareness of meditation and its benefits for physical and mental health.

Tuesday 26 January 2027Awareness

A Canadian day in late January when Bell invites people to talk openly about mental health and supports mental health organisations across the country.

1 to 7 February 2027Awareness

A Canadian week held from 1 to 7 February that raises awareness of eating disorders and challenges harmful ideas about bodies and health.

1 to 28 February 2027Awareness

February in Canada, when the Canadian Psychological Association highlights how psychology and psychologists help people, communities and organisations.

1 to 31 March 2027Awareness

March in Canada, when the Canadian Association of Social Workers recognises social workers and their contribution to communities.

Monday 1 March 2027Awareness

A day on 1 March each year that raises awareness of self-harm, challenges stigma and encourages people to seek support.

Saturday 20 March 2027Awareness

The International Day of Happiness on 20 March recognises happiness and wellbeing as basic human goals that public policy should support.

Tuesday 30 March 2027Awareness

An international day on 30 March that raises awareness of bipolar disorder and works to reduce the stigma around it.

Thursday 15 April 2027Awareness

International Wellness Day promotes affordable, inclusive wellness practices for body and mind. The UN lists it in mid April.

3 to 9 May 2027Awareness

The Canadian Mental Health Association's national week in early May that encourages Canadians to look after their mental health and support one another.

Wednesday 5 May 2027Awareness

A global day on the first Wednesday of May that raises awareness of mental health during pregnancy and the first year after birth.

14 to 20 June 2027Awareness

A week in June that encourages people to talk about loneliness, reduce stigma and connect with others.

Monday 12 July 2027Awareness

The International Day of Hope on 12 July celebrates hope as a force that unites people in facing shared global challenges.

Sunday 25 July 2027Awareness

The International Day for Judicial Well-being on 25 July recognises that the wellbeing of judges supports fair, independent and effective justice.

Friday 10 September 2027Awareness

A global day on 10 September that raises awareness that suicide can be prevented and encourages action to reduce it.

1 to 31 October 2027Awareness

A month-long campaign every October that shares reliable information about ADHD and the people who live with it.

3 to 9 October 2027Awareness

A Canadian week in early October that builds public understanding of mental illness and calls for better access to care.

10 to 16 October 2027Awareness

An international week in October that challenges myths about obsessive compulsive disorder and helps people find effective treatment.

Sunday 10 October 2027Awareness

A global day, held every 10 October, for raising awareness of mental health and pushing for better support and care everywhere.