Throughout 2026, there are meaningful days, weeks, and months dedicated to raising awareness for important health topics and honoring healthcare professionals.
These observances create built-in opportunities to recognize your healthcare staff and reinforce appreciation through your engagement and recognition programs.
Whether you’re a healthcare leader, HR professional, employer, or educator, consider adding these dates to your calendar to proactively plan recognition moments and awareness initiatives. If you’d like support bringing these campaigns to life, we’re here to help.
*Dates are subject to change.
2026 Healthcare Awareness Months
January
Awareness Days:
- 12: National Pharmacist Day
- 23: Maternal Health Awareness Day
Awareness Weeks:
- 18-24: National Healthy Weight Week
- 18-24: National CRNA Week
All Month:
- Cervical Health Awareness Month
- National Birth Defects Awareness Month
- National Blood Donor Month
- National Glaucoma Awareness Month
February
Awareness Days:
- 3: National Women Physicians Day
- 7: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- 9-15: Cardiovascular Professionals Week
Awareness Weeks:
- 1-7: National Patient Recognition Week
- 11-17: National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week
- February 26 - March 3: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
All Month:
- American Heart Month
- Black History Month
- National Cancer Prevention Month
- Wise Health Care Consumer Month
March
Awareness Days:
- 6: National Dentist’s Day
- 10: National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- 11: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day
- 15: Long COVID Awareness Day
- 16-22: Healthcare HR Week
- 30: Doctors’ Day
Months:
- National Nutrition Month
- National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
- Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
- Brain Injury Awareness Month
- Long COVID Awareness Month
April
Awareness Days:
- 7: World Health Day
- 8: National Healthy Schools Day
- 22: Earth Day
Awareness Weeks:
- 7-13: National Public Health Week
- 20-26: Medical Lab Professionals Week
All Month:
- National Minority Health Month
- Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month
- Alcohol Awareness Month
May
Awareness Days:
- 19: Personal Support Worker Day
- 23: Medical Coder Day
Awareness Weeks:
- 4-10: National Hospital Week
- 6-12: National Nurses Week
- 18-24: EMS Week
All Month:
- Women’s Health Month
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- Arthritis Awareness Month
June
Awareness Days:
- 19: World Sickle Cell Day
- 27: National HIV Testing Day
All Month:
- Men’s Health Month
- Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
- Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
- PTSD Awareness Month
July
Awareness Days:
- 8: International Paramedics Day
- 28: World Hepatitis Day
All Month:
- Juvenile Arthritis Month
- National Park & Recreation Month
- UV Awareness Month
August
Awareness Days:
- 23: Health Unit Coordinator Day
- 30: National Grief Awareness Day
Awareness Weeks:
- 4-10: National Health Center Week
All Month:
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- National Breastfeeding Month
- Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
September
Awareness Days:
- 17: World Patient Safety Day
- 18: National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
- 27: National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
All Month:
- National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
- National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
- Blood Cancer Awareness Month
October
Awareness Days:
- 15: Medical Assistants Recognition Day
- 15: National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
Awareness Weeks:
- 6-12: National Physician Assistant Week
- 6-12: Healthcare Supply Chain Week
- 21-25: National Health Education Week
All Month:
- Health Literacy Month
- National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month
- National Bullying Prevention Month
November
Awareness Weeks:
- 3-9: National Allied Health Professions Week
All Month:
- National Diabetes Month
- Native American Heritage Month
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
December
Awareness Days:
Awareness Weeks:
- 4-8: National Influenza Vaccination Week
Ready to build your 2026 recognition calendar? Let’s create a plan that keeps appreciation visible all year long.