Awareness Health
World No Tobacco Day
World No Tobacco Day on 31 May raises awareness of the harm caused by tobacco and the tactics of the tobacco industry.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserWorld Health Organization
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1987
About the day
WHO member states created the day in 1987 and set it on 31 May the following year. Each year WHO runs a campaign with a theme focused on a different part of tobacco control.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 31 May 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 31 May 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 31 May 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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