Awareness Health

Weedless Wednesday

The Wednesday of Canada's National Non-Smoking Week in January, when smokers are challenged to go a full day without tobacco or cannabis.

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About the day

Weedless Wednesday sits in the middle of National Non-Smoking Week. Public health units use it to encourage people to try a day without smoking as a first step towards quitting.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Wednesday 20 January 2027CanadaSet by a fixed rule
2028Wednesday 19 January 2028CanadaSet by a fixed rule
2029Wednesday 24 January 2029CanadaSet by a fixed rule

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