Awareness Health
World Pneumonia Day
Held on 12 November, World Pneumonia Day raises awareness of pneumonia, a leading infectious cause of death, and calls for better prevention and treatment.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserEvery Breath Counts coalition
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2009
About the day
The day began in 2009 and is coordinated by the Every Breath Counts coalition, which sets a yearly theme. It highlights vaccines, diagnosis, oxygen and treatment as ways to cut pneumonia deaths, especially among young children.
2026 theme
A New Era of Pneumonia Control
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday 12 November 2026 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Friday 12 November 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 12 November 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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