The Awareness Calendar 2027 lists 181 US awareness months, weeks, and days, from Cervical Health Awareness Month in January to World AIDS Day on Wednesday, December 1. October has the most, with 24 observances. Each entry lists the 2027 dates, the cause, the ribbon color, and the designating body.
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Awareness months, weeks, and days in 2027 by month
Every month of 2027 has at least two awareness months. October is the busiest, followed by April and September, and December is the quietest. Each table lists the months first, then the weeks and days in date order.
January 2027 awareness months, weeks, and days
January 2027 has 8 awareness months, led by Cervical Health Awareness Month, Glaucoma Awareness Month, and National Blood Donor Month. It also has 1 awareness day.
| Dates | Observance | Type | Cause | Ribbon color | Designated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of January | Cervical Health Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Teal and white | National Cervical Cancer Coalition |
| All of January | Glaucoma Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | Prevent Blindness |
| All of January | Human Trafficking Prevention Month | Month | Safety and prevention | Blue | Presidential proclamation |
| All of January | National Birth Defects Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | National Birth Defects Prevention Network |
| All of January | National Blood Donor Month | Month | Health conditions | Red | American Red Cross and AABB |
| All of January | National Radon Action Month | Month | Safety and prevention | Not set | U.S. EPA |
| All of January | National Stalking Awareness Month | Month | Safety and prevention | Not set | SPARC |
| All of January | Thyroid Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | American Thyroid Association |
| January 11 (Mon) | National Human Trafficking Awareness Day | Day | Safety and prevention | Blue | Senate resolution (2007) |
For fun and food days in the same month, see January 2027 national days.
February 2027 awareness months, weeks, and days
February 2027 has 6 awareness months, led by American Heart Month, Black History Month, and National Children’s Dental Health Month. It also has 4 awareness days.
| Dates | Observance | Type | Cause | Ribbon color | Designated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of February | American Heart Month | Month | Health conditions | Red | Federal law (36 U.S.C. § 101) |
| All of February | Black History Month | Month | Heritage and history | Not set | Presidential proclamation |
| All of February | Low Vision Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | National Eye Institute |
| All of February | National Cancer Prevention Month | Month | Cancer | Lavender | American Institute for Cancer Research |
| All of February | National Children’s Dental Health Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | American Dental Association |
| All of February | Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month | Month | Safety and prevention | Orange | Congressional resolution |
| February 4 (Thu) | World Cancer Day | Day | Cancer | Lavender | Union for International Cancer Control |
| February 5 (Fri) | National Wear Red Day | Day | Health conditions | Red | American Heart Association |
| February 7 (Sun) | National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day | Day | Health conditions | Red | CDC and partners |
| February 28 (Sun) | Rare Disease Day | Day | Health conditions | Not set | NORD and EURORDIS |
For fun and food days in the same month, see every February national day.
March 2027 awareness months, weeks, and days
March 2027 has 10 awareness months, led by National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Women’s History Month, and Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. It also has 5 awareness days.
| Dates | Observance | Type | Cause | Ribbon color | Designated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of March | Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Red | National Bleeding Disorders Foundation |
| All of March | Brain Injury Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Green | Brain Injury Association of America |
| All of March | Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month | Month | Education, family, and community | Not set | Presidential proclamation (1987) |
| All of March | Endometriosis Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Yellow | Endometriosis Foundation of America |
| All of March | Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Burgundy | Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation |
| All of March | Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Orange | National MS Society |
| All of March | National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Dark blue | Colorectal cancer groups |
| All of March | National Kidney Month | Month | Health conditions | Orange | National Kidney Foundation |
| All of March | National Nutrition Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics |
| All of March | Women’s History Month | Month | Heritage and history | Not set | Presidential proclamation |
| March 11 (Thu) | World Kidney Day | Day | Health conditions | Orange | International Society of Nephrology |
| March 19 (Fri) | World Sleep Day | Day | Health conditions | Not set | World Sleep Society |
| March 20 (Sat) | National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day | Day | Health conditions | Red | Native health groups |
| March 21 (Sun) | World Down Syndrome Day | Day | Health conditions | Blue and yellow | United Nations |
| March 24 (Wed) | World Tuberculosis Day | Day | Health conditions | Not set | WHO and CDC |
For fun and food days in the same month, see the full March 2027 national days list.
April 2027 awareness months, weeks, and days
April 2027 has 14 awareness months, led by Autism Acceptance Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It also has 1 awareness week and 6 awareness days.
| Dates | Observance | Type | Cause | Ribbon color | Designated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of April | Alcohol Awareness Month | Month | Mental health and substance use | Red | Substance use prevention groups |
| All of April | Autism Acceptance Month | Month | Health conditions | Gold or blue | Autism Society of America |
| All of April | Cancer Control Month | Month | Cancer | Lavender | Federal law (36 U.S.C. § 103) |
| All of April | Distracted Driving Awareness Month | Month | Safety and prevention | Not set | National Safety Council |
| All of April | Earth Month | Month | Environment and nature | Not set | Earth Day Network and partners |
| All of April | Financial Literacy Month | Month | Education, family, and community | Not set | Senate resolution (2004) |
| All of April | National Child Abuse Prevention Month | Month | Safety and prevention | Blue | Presidential proclamation |
| All of April | National Minority Health Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | HHS Office of Minority Health |
| All of April | National Poetry Month | Month | Education, family, and community | Not set | Academy of American Poets |
| All of April | Oral Cancer Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Not set | Oral Cancer Foundation |
| All of April | Parkinson’s Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | Parkinson’s Foundation |
| All of April | Sexual Assault Awareness Month | Month | Safety and prevention | Teal | National Sexual Violence Resource Center |
| All of April | Stress Awareness Month | Month | Mental health and substance use | Not set | Health Resource Network |
| All of April | Testicular Cancer Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Light purple | Testicular Cancer Society |
| April 5 to 11 | National Public Health Week | Week | Health conditions | Not set | American Public Health Association |
| April 2 (Fri) | World Autism Awareness Day | Day | Health conditions | Gold or blue | United Nations |
| April 7 (Wed) | World Health Day | Day | Health conditions | Not set | World Health Organization |
| April 10 (Sat) | National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day | Day | Health conditions | Red | Advocates for Youth |
| April 22 (Thu) | Earth Day | Day | Environment and nature | Not set | EARTHDAY.ORG |
| April 25 (Sun) | World Malaria Day | Day | Health conditions | Not set | World Health Organization |
| April 28 (Wed) | Denim Day | Day | Safety and prevention | Teal | Peace Over Violence |
For fun and food days in the same month, see all April national days.
May 2027 awareness months, weeks, and days
May 2027 has 15 awareness months, led by Mental Health Awareness Month, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and National Stroke Awareness Month. It also has 1 awareness week and 4 awareness days.
| Dates | Observance | Type | Cause | Ribbon color | Designated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of May | Arthritis Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Blue | Arthritis Foundation |
| All of May | Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Month | Heritage and history | Not set | Federal law (36 U.S.C. § 102) |
| All of May | Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Gray | Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America |
| All of May | Better Hearing and Speech Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | ASHA |
| All of May | Brain Cancer Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Gray | National Brain Tumor Society |
| All of May | Celiac Disease Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | Celiac Disease Foundation |
| All of May | Hepatitis Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | CDC |
| All of May | Jewish American Heritage Month | Month | Heritage and history | Not set | Presidential proclamation |
| All of May | Lupus Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Purple | Lupus Foundation of America |
| All of May | Lyme Disease Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Lime green | Lyme disease groups |
| All of May | Mental Health Awareness Month | Month | Mental health and substance use | Green | Mental Health America |
| All of May | National Physical Fitness and Sports Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | Presidential proclamation |
| All of May | National Stroke Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Red | American Stroke Association |
| All of May | Older Americans Month | Month | Education, family, and community | Not set | Presidential proclamation |
| All of May | Skin Cancer Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Black | American Academy of Dermatology |
| May 9 to 15 | National Women’s Health Week | Week | Health conditions | Not set | HHS Office on Women’s Health |
| May 3 (Mon) | Melanoma Monday | Day | Cancer | Black | American Academy of Dermatology |
| May 4 (Tue) | World Asthma Day | Day | Health conditions | Gray | Global Initiative for Asthma |
| May 19 (Wed) | Hepatitis Testing Day | Day | Health conditions | Not set | CDC |
| May 31 (Mon) | World No Tobacco Day | Day | Health conditions | Not set | World Health Organization |
For fun and food days in the same month, see every national day in May 2027.
June 2027 awareness months, weeks, and days
June 2027 has 10 awareness months, led by Pride Month, Men’s Health Month, and Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. It also has 1 awareness week and 8 awareness days.
| Dates | Observance | Type | Cause | Ribbon color | Designated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of June | Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Purple | Alzheimer’s Association |
| All of June | Caribbean-American Heritage Month | Month | Heritage and history | Not set | Presidential proclamation |
| All of June | Cataract Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | Prevent Blindness |
| All of June | Great Outdoors Month | Month | Environment and nature | Not set | Presidential proclamation |
| All of June | Men’s Health Month | Month | Health conditions | Blue | Men’s Health Network |
| All of June | Migraine and Headache Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Purple | Migraine advocacy groups |
| All of June | National Ocean Month | Month | Environment and nature | Not set | Presidential proclamation |
| All of June | National Safety Month | Month | Safety and prevention | Not set | National Safety Council |
| All of June | PTSD Awareness Month | Month | Mental health and substance use | Teal | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
| All of June | Pride Month | Month | Heritage and history | Rainbow | LGBTQ+ community groups |
| June 14 to 20 | Men’s Health Week | Week | Health conditions | Blue | Men’s Health Network |
| June 4 (Fri) | National Gun Violence Awareness Day (Wear Orange) | Day | Safety and prevention | Orange | Everytown and partners |
| June 5 (Sat) | World Environment Day | Day | Environment and nature | Not set | UN Environment Programme |
| June 6 (Sun) | National Cancer Survivors Day | Day | Cancer | Lavender | National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation |
| June 8 (Tue) | World Oceans Day | Day | Environment and nature | Not set | United Nations |
| June 15 (Tue) | World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | Day | Safety and prevention | Purple | United Nations |
| June 19 (Sat) | World Sickle Cell Day | Day | Health conditions | Burgundy | United Nations |
| June 27 (Sun) | National HIV Testing Day | Day | Health conditions | Red | CDC |
| June 27 (Sun) | PTSD Awareness Day | Day | Mental health and substance use | Teal | Senate resolution |
For fun and food days in the same month, see the June 2027 national days.
July 2027 awareness months, weeks, and days
July 2027 has 7 awareness months, led by Disability Pride Month, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and UV Safety Month. It also has 1 awareness week and 2 awareness days.
| Dates | Observance | Type | Cause | Ribbon color | Designated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of July | Disability Pride Month | Month | Heritage and history | Not set | Disability rights groups |
| All of July | Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Blue | Arthritis Foundation |
| All of July | National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month | Month | Mental health and substance use | Not set | House resolution (2008) |
| All of July | Park and Recreation Month | Month | Environment and nature | Not set | National Recreation and Park Association |
| All of July | Plastic Free July | Month | Environment and nature | Not set | Plastic Free Foundation |
| All of July | Sarcoma Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Yellow | Sarcoma Foundation of America |
| All of July | UV Safety Month | Month | Safety and prevention | Not set | Skin health groups |
| July 20 to 26 | Coral Reef Awareness Week | Week | Environment and nature | Not set | Reef conservation groups |
| July 14 (Wed) | Shark Awareness Day | Day | Environment and nature | Not set | Shark conservation groups |
| July 28 (Wed) | World Hepatitis Day | Day | Health conditions | Not set | World Health Organization |
For fun and food days in the same month, see all July national days.
August 2027 awareness months, weeks, and days
August 2027 has 7 awareness months, led by National Immunization Awareness Month, National Breastfeeding Month, and Psoriasis Action Month. It also has 1 awareness week and 1 awareness day.
| Dates | Observance | Type | Cause | Ribbon color | Designated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of August | Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | Prevent Blindness |
| All of August | Gastroparesis Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | IFFGD |
| All of August | National Breastfeeding Month | Month | Education, family, and community | Not set | U.S. Breastfeeding Committee |
| All of August | National Immunization Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | CDC and public health partners |
| All of August | National Wellness Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | Wellness groups |
| All of August | Psoriasis Action Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | National Psoriasis Foundation |
| All of August | Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | Cure SMA |
| August 1 to 7 | World Breastfeeding Week | Week | Education, family, and community | Not set | World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action |
| August 31 (Tue) | International Overdose Awareness Day | Day | Mental health and substance use | Purple | Penington Institute |
For fun and food days in the same month, see every August 2027 national day.
September 2027 awareness months, weeks, and days
September 2027 has 15 awareness months, led by Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It also has 2 awareness weeks and 4 awareness days.
| Dates | Observance | Type | Cause | Ribbon color | Designated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of September | Blood Cancer Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Red | Leukemia and lymphoma groups |
| All of September | Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Gold | Childhood cancer groups |
| All of September | Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Purple | Foundation for Women’s Cancer |
| All of September | Healthy Aging Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | Healthy Aging |
| All of September | National Cholesterol Education Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | CDC |
| All of September | National Preparedness Month | Month | Safety and prevention | Not set | Presidential proclamation |
| All of September | National Recovery Month | Month | Mental health and substance use | Purple | Faces and Voices of Recovery |
| All of September | Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Teal | Ovarian cancer groups |
| All of September | Pain Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | Pain advocacy groups |
| All of September | Prostate Cancer Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Light blue | Prostate Cancer Foundation |
| All of September | Sepsis Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | Sepsis Alliance |
| All of September | Sickle Cell Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Burgundy | House resolution (1983) |
| All of September | Suicide Prevention Awareness Month | Month | Mental health and substance use | Yellow | Mental health groups |
| All of September | Uterine Cancer Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Peach | Uterine cancer groups |
| September 15 to October 15 | National Hispanic Heritage Month | Month | Heritage and history | Not set | Federal law (36 U.S.C. § 126) |
| September 5 to 11 | National Suicide Prevention Week | Week | Mental health and substance use | Yellow | American Association of Suicidology |
| September 19 to 25 | Sea Otter Awareness Week | Week | Environment and nature | Not set | Defenders of Wildlife |
| September 10 (Fri) | World Suicide Prevention Day | Day | Mental health and substance use | Yellow | International Association for Suicide Prevention |
| September 21 (Tue) | World Alzheimer’s Day | Day | Health conditions | Purple | Alzheimer’s Disease International |
| September 27 (Mon) | National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day | Day | Health conditions | Red | CDC and partners |
| September 29 (Wed) | World Heart Day | Day | Health conditions | Red | World Heart Federation |
For fun and food days in the same month, see the September national days list.
October 2027 awareness months, weeks, and days
October 2027 has 16 awareness months, led by Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It also has 4 awareness weeks and 4 awareness days.
| Dates | Observance | Type | Cause | Ribbon color | Designated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of October | ADHD Awareness Month | Month | Mental health and substance use | Orange | CHADD and ADHD groups |
| All of October | Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Pink | Presidential proclamation |
| All of October | Cybersecurity Awareness Month | Month | Safety and prevention | Not set | CISA and the National Cybersecurity Alliance |
| All of October | Domestic Violence Awareness Month | Month | Safety and prevention | Purple | Presidential proclamation |
| All of October | Down Syndrome Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Blue and yellow | National Down Syndrome Society |
| All of October | Dyslexia Awareness Month | Month | Education, family, and community | Not set | International Dyslexia Association |
| All of October | Eye Injury Prevention Month | Month | Safety and prevention | Not set | American Academy of Ophthalmology |
| All of October | Filipino American History Month | Month | Heritage and history | Not set | Congressional resolution (2009) |
| All of October | Health Literacy Month | Month | Education, family, and community | Not set | Health literacy groups and ODPHP |
| All of October | LGBTQ+ History Month | Month | Heritage and history | Not set | LGBTQ+ educators |
| All of October | Liver Cancer Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Emerald green | Liver cancer groups |
| All of October | National Bullying Prevention Month | Month | Safety and prevention | Blue | PACER Center |
| All of October | National Disability Employment Awareness Month | Month | Education, family, and community | Not set | Federal law (36 U.S.C. § 121) |
| All of October | National Physical Therapy Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | American Physical Therapy Association |
| All of October | Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month | Month | Education, family, and community | Pink and blue | Presidential proclamation (1988) |
| All of October | Spina Bifida Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | Spina Bifida Association |
| October 3 to 9 | Fire Prevention Week | Week | Safety and prevention | Not set | National Fire Protection Association |
| October 3 to 9 | Mental Illness Awareness Week | Week | Mental health and substance use | Not set | NAMI |
| October 23 to 31 | Red Ribbon Week | Week | Mental health and substance use | Red | National Family Partnership and DEA |
| October 24 to 31 | Bat Week | Week | Environment and nature | Not set | Bat conservation groups |
| October 10 (Sun) | World Mental Health Day | Day | Mental health and substance use | Green | World Federation for Mental Health |
| October 13 (Wed) | Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day | Day | Cancer | Pink, teal, and green | Senate resolution (2009) |
| October 15 (Fri) | National Mammography Day | Day | Cancer | Pink | Breast cancer groups |
| October 15 (Fri) | Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day | Day | Education, family, and community | Pink and blue | House resolution (2006) |
For fun and food days in the same month, see all October 2027 national days.
November 2027 awareness months, weeks, and days
November 2027 has 13 awareness months, led by National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, National Diabetes Month, and Lung Cancer Awareness Month. It also has 1 awareness week and 5 awareness days.
| Dates | Observance | Type | Cause | Ribbon color | Designated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of November | COPD Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | COPD Foundation |
| All of November | Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Zebra print | NET cancer groups |
| All of November | Epilepsy Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Purple | Epilepsy Foundation |
| All of November | Lung Cancer Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Pearl or white | Lung cancer groups |
| All of November | Movember | Month | Health conditions | Not set | Movember Foundation |
| All of November | National Adoption Month | Month | Education, family, and community | Not set | Presidential proclamation |
| All of November | National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Purple | Presidential proclamation |
| All of November | National Diabetes Month | Month | Health conditions | Gray or blue | NIDDK and diabetes groups |
| All of November | National Family Caregivers Month | Month | Education, family, and community | Not set | Presidential proclamation |
| All of November | National Hospice and Palliative Care Month | Month | Health conditions | Not set | NHPCO |
| All of November | Native American Heritage Month | Month | Heritage and history | Not set | Presidential proclamation |
| All of November | Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month | Month | Cancer | Purple | Pancreatic Cancer Action Network |
| All of November | Prematurity Awareness Month | Month | Health conditions | Purple | March of Dimes |
| November 18 to 24 | U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week | Week | Health conditions | Not set | CDC |
| November 14 (Sun) | World Diabetes Day | Day | Health conditions | Blue | International Diabetes Federation |
| November 17 (Wed) | World Prematurity Day | Day | Health conditions | Purple | March of Dimes and partners |
| November 18 (Thu) | Great American Smokeout | Day | Health conditions | Not set | American Cancer Society |
| November 20 (Sat) | International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day | Day | Mental health and substance use | Not set | American Foundation for Suicide Prevention |
| November 20 (Sat) | Transgender Day of Remembrance | Day | Heritage and history | Not set | Transgender advocacy groups |
For fun and food days in the same month, see every November national day.
December 2027 awareness months, weeks, and days
December 2027 has 2 awareness months, led by National Impaired Driving Prevention Month and Safe Toys and Gifts Month. It also has 2 awareness days.
| Dates | Observance | Type | Cause | Ribbon color | Designated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All of December | National Impaired Driving Prevention Month | Month | Safety and prevention | Not set | Presidential proclamation |
| All of December | Safe Toys and Gifts Month | Month | Safety and prevention | Not set | Prevent Blindness |
| December 1 (Wed) | World AIDS Day | Day | Health conditions | Red | UNAIDS and HHS |
| December 3 (Fri) | International Day of Persons with Disabilities | Day | Education, family, and community | Not set | United Nations |
For fun and food days in the same month, see the December 2027 national days.
Awareness weeks and days that change date in 2027
Of the weeks and days on this calendar, 18 follow a weekday rule, so their 2027 dates differ from 2026. National Wear Red Day, for example, is always the first Friday in February, which is Friday, February 5.
| Observance | Rule | 2027 dates |
|---|---|---|
| National Wear Red Day | 1st Friday in February | Friday, February 5 |
| World Kidney Day | 2nd Thursday in March | Thursday, March 11 |
| World Sleep Day | Friday before the March equinox | Friday, March 19 |
| National Public Health Week | 1st full week of April | Monday, April 5, to Sunday, April 11 |
| Denim Day | Last Wednesday in April | Wednesday, April 28 |
| Melanoma Monday | 1st Monday in May | Monday, May 3 |
| World Asthma Day | 1st Tuesday in May | Tuesday, May 4 |
| National Women’s Health Week | Starts on Mother’s Day | Sunday, May 9, to Saturday, May 15 |
| National Gun Violence Awareness Day (Wear Orange) | 1st Friday in June | Friday, June 4 |
| National Cancer Survivors Day | 1st Sunday in June | Sunday, June 6 |
| Men’s Health Week | Week ending on Father’s Day | Monday, June 14, to Sunday, June 20 |
| National Suicide Prevention Week | Week that includes September 10 | Sunday, September 5, to Saturday, September 11 |
| Sea Otter Awareness Week | Last full week of September | Sunday, September 19, to Saturday, September 25 |
| Fire Prevention Week | Week that includes October 9 | Sunday, October 3, to Saturday, October 9 |
| Mental Illness Awareness Week | 1st full week of October | Sunday, October 3, to Saturday, October 9 |
| National Mammography Day | 3rd Friday in October | Friday, October 15 |
| Great American Smokeout | 3rd Thursday in November | Thursday, November 18 |
| International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day | Saturday before Thanksgiving | Saturday, November 20 |
We work out these dates again each year. The 2028 update is due in December 2027.
Awareness months by cause
Health conditions, cancer, and mental health make up 67% of the 2027 awareness calendar. The lists below group every observance by cause.
Health condition awareness months, weeks, and days in 2027
Health condition observances are the largest group on the 2027 calendar. This calendar lists 80 of them, including 51 months.
- Glaucoma Awareness Month: All of January
- National Birth Defects Awareness Month: All of January
- National Blood Donor Month: All of January
- Thyroid Awareness Month: All of January
- American Heart Month: All of February
- Low Vision Awareness Month: All of February
- National Children’s Dental Health Month: All of February
- National Wear Red Day: Friday, February 5
- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Sunday, February 7
- Rare Disease Day: Sunday, February 28
- Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month: All of March
- Brain Injury Awareness Month: All of March
- Endometriosis Awareness Month: All of March
- Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month: All of March
- National Kidney Month: All of March
- National Nutrition Month: All of March
- World Kidney Day: Thursday, March 11
- World Sleep Day: Friday, March 19
- National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Saturday, March 20
- World Down Syndrome Day: Sunday, March 21
- World Tuberculosis Day: Wednesday, March 24
- Autism Acceptance Month: All of April
- National Minority Health Month: All of April
- Parkinson’s Awareness Month: All of April
- National Public Health Week: Monday, April 5, to Sunday, April 11
- World Autism Awareness Day: Friday, April 2
- World Health Day: Wednesday, April 7
- National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day: Saturday, April 10
- World Malaria Day: Sunday, April 25
- Arthritis Awareness Month: All of May
- Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: All of May
- Better Hearing and Speech Month: All of May
- Celiac Disease Awareness Month: All of May
- Hepatitis Awareness Month: All of May
- Lupus Awareness Month: All of May
- Lyme Disease Awareness Month: All of May
- National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: All of May
- National Stroke Awareness Month: All of May
- National Women’s Health Week: Sunday, May 9, to Saturday, May 15
- World Asthma Day: Tuesday, May 4
- Hepatitis Testing Day: Wednesday, May 19
- World No Tobacco Day: Monday, May 31
- Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: All of June
- Cataract Awareness Month: All of June
- Men’s Health Month: All of June
- Migraine and Headache Awareness Month: All of June
- Men’s Health Week: Monday, June 14, to Sunday, June 20
- World Sickle Cell Day: Saturday, June 19
- National HIV Testing Day: Sunday, June 27
- Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month: All of July
- World Hepatitis Day: Wednesday, July 28
- Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month: All of August
- Gastroparesis Awareness Month: All of August
- National Immunization Awareness Month: All of August
- National Wellness Month: All of August
- Psoriasis Action Month: All of August
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month: All of August
- Healthy Aging Month: All of September
- National Cholesterol Education Month: All of September
- Pain Awareness Month: All of September
- Sepsis Awareness Month: All of September
- Sickle Cell Awareness Month: All of September
- World Alzheimer’s Day: Tuesday, September 21
- National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Monday, September 27
- World Heart Day: Wednesday, September 29
- Down Syndrome Awareness Month: All of October
- National Physical Therapy Month: All of October
- Spina Bifida Awareness Month: All of October
- COPD Awareness Month: All of November
- Epilepsy Awareness Month: All of November
- Movember: All of November
- National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month: All of November
- National Diabetes Month: All of November
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Month: All of November
- Prematurity Awareness Month: All of November
- U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week: Thursday, November 18, to Wednesday, November 24
- World Diabetes Day: Sunday, November 14
- World Prematurity Day: Wednesday, November 17
- Great American Smokeout: Thursday, November 18
- World AIDS Day: Wednesday, December 1
Cancer awareness months and days in 2027
Cancer awareness months cover most major cancer types. September holds the most, with six cancer awareness months. This calendar lists 26 of them, including 21 months.
- Cervical Health Awareness Month: All of January
- National Cancer Prevention Month: All of February
- World Cancer Day: Thursday, February 4
- Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month: All of March
- National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: All of March
- Cancer Control Month: All of April
- Oral Cancer Awareness Month: All of April
- Testicular Cancer Awareness Month: All of April
- Brain Cancer Awareness Month: All of May
- Skin Cancer Awareness Month: All of May
- Melanoma Monday: Monday, May 3
- National Cancer Survivors Day: Sunday, June 6
- Sarcoma Awareness Month: All of July
- Blood Cancer Awareness Month: All of September
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: All of September
- Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: All of September
- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: All of September
- Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: All of September
- Uterine Cancer Awareness Month: All of September
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month: All of October
- Liver Cancer Awareness Month: All of October
- Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day: Wednesday, October 13
- National Mammography Day: Friday, October 15
- Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Awareness Month: All of November
- Lung Cancer Awareness Month: All of November
- Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: All of November
Mental health awareness months, weeks, and days in 2027
Mental health and substance use observances run all year, with peaks in May, September, and October. This calendar lists 16 of them, including 8 months.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. It is free and open 24 hours a day.
- Alcohol Awareness Month: All of April
- Stress Awareness Month: All of April
- Mental Health Awareness Month: All of May
- PTSD Awareness Month: All of June
- PTSD Awareness Day: Sunday, June 27
- National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: All of July
- International Overdose Awareness Day: Tuesday, August 31
- National Recovery Month: All of September
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: All of September
- National Suicide Prevention Week: Sunday, September 5, to Saturday, September 11
- World Suicide Prevention Day: Friday, September 10
- ADHD Awareness Month: All of October
- Mental Illness Awareness Week: Sunday, October 3, to Saturday, October 9
- Red Ribbon Week: Saturday, October 23, to Sunday, October 31
- World Mental Health Day: Sunday, October 10
- International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day: Saturday, November 20
Safety and prevention awareness in 2027
Safety and prevention observances cover violence, abuse, online safety, and accidents. This calendar lists 21 of them, including 16 months.
Help is available. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788. The National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) is 1-800-656-4673.
- Human Trafficking Prevention Month: All of January
- National Radon Action Month: All of January
- National Stalking Awareness Month: All of January
- National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: Monday, January 11
- Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: All of February
- Distracted Driving Awareness Month: All of April
- National Child Abuse Prevention Month: All of April
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month: All of April
- Denim Day: Wednesday, April 28
- National Safety Month: All of June
- National Gun Violence Awareness Day (Wear Orange): Friday, June 4
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Tuesday, June 15
- UV Safety Month: All of July
- National Preparedness Month: All of September
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month: All of October
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month: All of October
- Eye Injury Prevention Month: All of October
- National Bullying Prevention Month: All of October
- Fire Prevention Week: Sunday, October 3, to Saturday, October 9
- National Impaired Driving Prevention Month: All of December
- Safe Toys and Gifts Month: All of December
Heritage and history months in 2027
Heritage and history months honor the history and culture of American communities. This calendar lists 12 of them, including 11 months.
- Black History Month: All of February
- Women’s History Month: All of March
- Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: All of May
- Jewish American Heritage Month: All of May
- Caribbean-American Heritage Month: All of June
- Pride Month: All of June
- Disability Pride Month: All of July
- National Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 to October 15
- Filipino American History Month: All of October
- LGBTQ+ History Month: All of October
- Native American Heritage Month: All of November
- Transgender Day of Remembrance: Saturday, November 20
Environment and nature awareness in 2027
Environment and nature observances include some of the most popular dates, such as Coral Reef Awareness Week and Shark Awareness Day. See also Earth Day 2027 and World Environment Day 2027. This calendar lists 12 of them, including 5 months.
- Earth Month: All of April
- Earth Day: Thursday, April 22
- Great Outdoors Month: All of June
- National Ocean Month: All of June
- World Environment Day: Saturday, June 5
- World Oceans Day: Tuesday, June 8
- Park and Recreation Month: All of July
- Plastic Free July: All of July
- Coral Reef Awareness Week: Tuesday, July 20, to Monday, July 26
- Shark Awareness Day: Wednesday, July 14
- Sea Otter Awareness Week: Sunday, September 19, to Saturday, September 25
- Bat Week: Sunday, October 24, to Sunday, October 31
Education, family, and community awareness in 2027
Education, family, and community observances cover literacy, disability, caregiving, and family life. This calendar lists 14 of them, including 11 months.
- Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: All of March
- Financial Literacy Month: All of April
- National Poetry Month: All of April
- Older Americans Month: All of May
- National Breastfeeding Month: All of August
- World Breastfeeding Week: Sunday, August 1, to Saturday, August 7
- Dyslexia Awareness Month: All of October
- Health Literacy Month: All of October
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month: All of October
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: All of October
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day: Friday, October 15
- National Adoption Month: All of November
- National Family Caregivers Month: All of November
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Friday, December 3
Awareness ribbon colors and their months
Pink marks breast cancer in October, and purple is the most shared color, used by 10 awareness months. The table groups the 57 awareness months on this calendar that have a known ribbon color into 27 colors.
| Ribbon color | Awareness months that use it |
|---|---|
| Purple | Lupus Awareness Month (May); Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month (June); Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (June); Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (September); National Recovery Month (September); Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October); Epilepsy Awareness Month (November); National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month (November); Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month (November); Prematurity Awareness Month (November) |
| Blue | Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January); National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April); Arthritis Awareness Month (May); Men’s Health Month (June); Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month (July); National Bullying Prevention Month (October) |
| Red | National Blood Donor Month (January); American Heart Month (February); Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month (March); Alcohol Awareness Month (April); National Stroke Awareness Month (May); Blood Cancer Awareness Month (September) |
| Orange | Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (February); Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month (March); National Kidney Month (March); ADHD Awareness Month (October) |
| Teal | Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April); PTSD Awareness Month (June); Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (September) |
| Yellow | Endometriosis Awareness Month (March); Sarcoma Awareness Month (July); Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (September) |
| Burgundy | Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month (March); Sickle Cell Awareness Month (September) |
| Gray | Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month (May); Brain Cancer Awareness Month (May) |
| Green | Brain Injury Awareness Month (March); Mental Health Awareness Month (May) |
| Lavender | National Cancer Prevention Month (February); Cancer Control Month (April) |
| Black | Skin Cancer Awareness Month (May) |
| Blue and yellow | Down Syndrome Awareness Month (October) |
| Dark blue | National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (March) |
| Emerald green | Liver Cancer Awareness Month (October) |
| Gold | Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (September) |
| Gold or blue | Autism Acceptance Month (April) |
| Gray or blue | National Diabetes Month (November) |
| Light blue | Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (September) |
| Light purple | Testicular Cancer Awareness Month (April) |
| Lime green | Lyme Disease Awareness Month (May) |
| Peach | Uterine Cancer Awareness Month (September) |
| Pearl or white | Lung Cancer Awareness Month (November) |
| Pink | Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) |
| Pink and blue | Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month (October) |
| Rainbow | Pride Month (June) |
| Teal and white | Cervical Health Awareness Month (January) |
| Zebra print | Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Awareness Month (November) |
Ribbon colors come from the sponsoring groups, and some causes use more than one. Cancer colors follow the National Foundation for Cancer Research guide. Check with the lead nonprofit before you order ribbons or plan a campaign.
Which awareness months are official?
Only 5 awareness months on this calendar are set by federal law.
They are American Heart Month, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Cancer Control Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and National Hispanic Heritage Month.
| Status | What it means | Observances |
|---|---|---|
| Federal law | Congress names it in Title 36 of the U.S. Code | 5 |
| Presidential proclamation | The President proclaims it, usually each year | 20 |
| Congressional resolution | The House or Senate passes a resolution in support | 9 |
| Nonprofit or agency | A nonprofit, health agency, or global body leads it | 147 |
Presidential proclamations can change from one administration to the next. A nonprofit-led month is still widely observed. Breast Cancer Awareness Month, for example, has been proclaimed by presidents for decades, while Mental Health Awareness Month is led by Mental Health America.
The most popular awareness months
Mental Health Awareness Month drew the most Bing searches of any awareness month, ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Autism Awareness Month. The ranking below uses Bing search data that Datescal recorded in 2026.
- Mental Health Awareness Month: All of May
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month: All of October
- Autism Acceptance Month: All of April
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: All of September
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month: All of October
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month: All of October
- ADHD Awareness Month: All of October
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: All of September
- Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: All of September
- National Diabetes Month: All of November
How to plan around the 2027 awareness calendar
Plan October first, then April and September, because they hold the most observances. Check the floating dates table, since weeks such as Mental Illness Awareness Week move each year.
Order ribbons and materials early for big months like Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For appreciation dates and fun national days, see the Appreciation Day Calendar 2027 and the National Day Calendar 2027. Global observances are also listed in the international days section, and every month’s fun days are in the national days section.
Frequently asked questions
What awareness month is October 2027?
October 2027 is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Cybersecurity Awareness Month, among 16 awareness months. It is the busiest month of the year.
What awareness month is May 2027?
May 2027 is Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It has 15 awareness months in all.
How many awareness months are there?
No official count exists, because most awareness months are set by nonprofits. This calendar lists 123 of the best-known US awareness months for 2027.
Is there an official list of awareness months?
No single official list exists. Federal law sets a few months in Title 36 of the U.S. Code, and the President proclaims others. Nonprofits and health agencies lead the rest.
What color ribbon is for mental health awareness?
Green is the ribbon color for mental health awareness. Mental Health Awareness Month is in May.
