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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2000
About the day
World Cancer Day is led by the Union for International Cancer Control and was launched in 2000. UK cancer charities use the day to campaign and fundraise, and the 2025 to 2027 campaign theme is United by Unique.
2027 theme
United by Unique
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 4 February 2027 | UK, USA, International, Ireland, Canada, Australia | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 4 February 2028 | UK, USA, International, Ireland, Canada, Australia | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 4 February 2029 | UK, USA, International, Ireland, Canada, Australia | Same date every year |
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