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World Kidney Cancer Day

A global day held on the third Thursday of June to raise awareness of kidney cancer and support for patients.

  • UK
  • USA
  • Ireland (not marked)
  • Canada (not marked)
  • Australia (not marked)
  • New Zealand (not marked)
  • International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2017

About the day

The International Kidney Cancer Coalition started the day in 2017. The 2026 day on 18 June focused on emotional wellbeing for people living with kidney cancer.

2026 theme

Kidney Cancer and Emotional Wellbeing

The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Thursday 17 June 2027UK, USA, InternationalSet by a fixed rule
2028Thursday 15 June 2028UK, USA, InternationalSet by a fixed rule
2029Thursday 21 June 2029UK, USA, InternationalSet by a fixed rule

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