Awareness Health
World Leprosy Day
An international day on the last Sunday of January that raises awareness of leprosy and the stigma faced by people affected by it.
- UK
- USA (not marked)
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserLepra
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
The day was chosen in the 1950s by French humanitarian Raoul Follereau and is timed close to the anniversary of Gandhi's death. In the UK it is promoted by the charity Lepra, which works to diagnose and treat leprosy.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 31 January 2027 | UK, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Sunday 30 January 2028 | UK, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Sunday 28 January 2029 | UK, International | Set by a fixed rule |
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