Awareness Health
World Alzheimer’s Month
A global campaign held every September to raise awareness of dementia and challenge the stigma around it.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand
- International
OrganiserAlzheimer's Disease International
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2012
About the day
Alzheimer's Disease International launched World Alzheimer's Month in 2012, building on World Alzheimer's Day. Alzheimer and dementia associations in many countries run events during the month. The 2026 campaign focused on dementia clinical trials.
2026 theme
The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters
The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 to 30 September 2027 | UK, USA, International, Canada, New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | 1 to 30 September 2028 | UK, USA, International, Canada, New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | 1 to 30 September 2029 | UK, USA, International, Canada, New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
Where this information comes from
- Alzheimer's Disease International, World Alzheimer's Month
- Alzheimer's Disease International, our history
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