World Breastfeeding Week
World Breastfeeding Week, 1 to 7 August, promotes breastfeeding and the support families need from communities, employers and governments.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserWHO and UNICEF
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Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
WHO and UNICEF mark the week with health ministries and community partners, and the World Health Assembly endorsed it in 2018. Fewer than half of babies under six months are exclusively breastfed.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 to 7 August 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | 1 to 7 August 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | 1 to 7 August 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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