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 31 October 2026Awareness

October is National Bullying Prevention Month in the US, encouraging schools and communities to act against bullying.

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.

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.

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.

1 to 31 May 2027Awareness

Every May, US mental health groups run a month of campaigns to reduce stigma and help people find support.

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.

1 to 30 June 2027Awareness

June is PTSD Awareness Month in the US, encouraging people to learn about post-traumatic stress disorder and the treatments available.

1 to 31 July 2027Awareness

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in the US, focused on the mental health of under-represented communities.

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.

1 to 30 September 2027Awareness

A US observance held every September that recognises people in recovery from mental health and substance use conditions and the services that support them.

1 to 30 September 2027Awareness

A US month every September that raises awareness of suicide prevention and shares information about crisis support.

5 to 11 September 2027Awareness

National Suicide Prevention Week takes place in the US in early September, in the week that includes World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September.

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.

1 to 31 October 2027Awareness

October is National Bullying Prevention Month in the US, encouraging schools and communities to act against bullying.

3 to 9 October 2027Awareness

Mental Illness Awareness Week takes place in the first full week of October in the US, raising understanding of mental illness and reducing stigma.

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.