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World Environmental Health Day

Held on 26 September to highlight the work of environmental health professionals in protecting communities from health hazards.

  • UK
  • USA
  • International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2011

About the day

World Environmental Health Day was declared by the International Federation of Environmental Health and first marked in 2011. Each year has a theme, and the 2026 theme is about standing with science to protect communities.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Sunday 26 September 2027UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2028Tuesday 26 September 2028UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2029Wednesday 26 September 2029UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year

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