OrganiserWorld Health Organization
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2009
About the day
The day is part of the WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign, which has run since 2009. It asks health workers and facilities to clean hands at the right moments and to strengthen infection prevention and control.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 5 May 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 5 May 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 5 May 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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