(Nov. 28, 2025) – Month-Long Observances
- Give the Gift of Sight Month
- Safe Toys and Gifts Month (National)
- Sharps Injury Prevention Month (International)
Week-Long Observances
- Dec. 7-13 – Handwashing Awareness Week
- Dec. 8-14 – Influenza Vaccination Week
Recognition Days | Events
- Dec. 1 – Aids Day (World)
- Dec. 3 – Day of Persons with Disability (International)
- Dec. 21 – Shake and Freeze Day®
- Dec. 31 – New Year's Eve – Quit Smoking Resolutions
Stay ahead of the curve and plan ahead! The 2026 Calendar of Health Observances and Recognition Days is here. This complimentary calendar is your essential tool for planning community health events, campaigns and communications. With more than 240 observances and share-ready hashtags, you'll save time and maximize your impact. Navigate month by month with ease. Access more than 240 key health observances. Use direct links to the sponsoring organization's websites and emails to share instantly with built-in hashtags and handles.
--Jan Fenwick