Awareness Health
World Asthma Day
A global day on the first Tuesday of May that raises awareness of asthma and better care for people living with it.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- UAE and Gulf
- International
OrganiserGlobal Initiative for Asthma (GINA)
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held1998
About the day
World Asthma Day is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). It was first held in 1998. Recent campaigns call for wider access to anti-inflammatory inhalers.
2026 theme
Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma: still an urgent need
The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday 4 May 2027 | UK, USA, International, UAE and Gulf | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Tuesday 2 May 2028 | UK, USA, International, UAE and Gulf | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Tuesday 1 May 2029 | UK, USA, International, UAE and Gulf | Set by a fixed rule |
Where this information comes from
- GINA, World Asthma Day 2026
- GINA, World Asthma Day Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Saudi Ministry of Health: World Asthma Day 2026
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