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Complete 2025 calendar of health observances and holidays in the United States

This 2025 health observances calendar and guide is your go-to resource for planning campaigns that engage patients, promote preventive care, and elevate your practice’s role in the community.

2025 healthcare observances

At a Glance

  • Medical practices can use health observances throughout 2025 to foster meaningful patient engagement, education, and proactive care, turning interactions into impactful, trust-building experiences
  • Initiatives like cancer screenings, chronic condition awareness, and tributes to healthcare workers enable practices to connect with patients and staff through timely, purposeful campaigns
  • By utilizing curated content, social media strategies, and outreach materials, practices can establish themselves as trusted wellness partners dedicated to their community’s long-term health

As we navigate 2025, medical practices have an opportunity to connect with their communities by leveraging health observances throughout the year. Health observances offer more than mere calendar markers — they help foster meaningful patient engagement, education, and proactive care. By aligning with these months, weeks, and days of awareness, practices can transform routine healthcare interactions into impactful, trust-building experiences that resonate with their communities.

From cancer screening initiatives to chronic condition awareness campaigns and tributes to healthcare workers, the guide provides a meaningful approach to connecting with patients and staff through targeted and timely communication.

By leveraging curated content, social media tactics, and purposeful outreach materials, practices can position themselves not just as healthcare providers, but as trusted wellness partners invested in their community's long-term health and well-being.

Calendar

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January 2025

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January 2025

January 2025 awareness themes

  • Glaucoma Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #glaucomaawareness, #eyecare, #worldglaucomaweek
  • National Birth Defects Prevention Month
    • Hashtags: #BirthDefectsPreventionMonth, #prenatalcare
  • Cervical Cancer Screening Month
    • Hashtags: #cervicalcancerawareness, #papsmear
  • National Blood Donor Month
    • Hashtags: #donateblood, #giveblood
  • Thyroid Awareness Month
    • Hashtag: #ThyroidAwarenessMonth
  • National Stalking Awareness Month
    • Hashtag: #StalkingAwarenessMonth

Days and weeks recognized in January 2025

  • January 1-7, 2025: Diet Resolution Week
  • January 8, 2025: National Take the Stairs Day
  • January 12, 2025: National Pharmacist Day
  • January 23, 2025: Maternal Health Awareness Day
  • January 26, 2025: World Leprosy Day

February 2025

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February 2025 awareness themes

  • AMD Awareness Month
    • Hashtag: #maculardegeneration
  • National Children’s Dental Health Month
    • Hashtag: #childrensdentalhealthmonth
  • Kids ENT Health Month
    • Hashtag: #kidsentmonth
  • American Heart Month
    • Hashtag: #AmericanHeartMonth
  • International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
    • Hashtag: #prenatalinfectionprevention
  • National Cancer Prevention Month
    • Hashtag: #NationalCancerPreventionMonth
  • National Self-Check Month
    • Hashtag: #NationalSelfCheckMonth

Days and weeks recognized in February 2025

  • February 4, 2025: World Cancer Day
  • February 7, 2025: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
  • February 7, 2025: National Wear Red Day
  • February 10-16, 2025: Cardiovascular Professionals Week
  • February 14, 2025: National Donor Day
  • February 14-21, 2025: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Staff Education Week
  • February 21, 2025: National Caregivers Day
  • February 22, 2025: National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day
  • February 24-28, 2025: National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
  • February 28, 2025: Rare Disease Day

March 2025

March 2025 awareness themes

  • Child Life Month
    • #ChildLifeMonth #pediatriccare #childlifespecialists
  • National Kidney Month
    • Hashtags: #NationalKidneyMonth #kidneyhealth #kidneydisease
  • Workplace Eye Wellness Month
    • Hashtags: #eyewellness #eyecare #workplacesafety
  • Brain Injury Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #braininjuryawareness #concussionrecovery #TBI
  • National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #colorectalcancerawareness #getscreened #coloncancer
  • National Nutrition Month®
    • Hashtags: #NationalNutritionMonth #healthyeating #nutritionmatters
  • Save Your Vision Month
    • Hashtags: #SaveYourVision #eyehealth #visioncare
  • Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #bleedingdisorders #hemophiliaawareness #bloodhealth
  • National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #DDAM #developmentaldisabilities #inclusionmatters
  • National Endometriosis Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #endometriosisawareness #endowarrior #womenshealth
  • National MS Education and Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #MSeducation #multiplesclerosisawareness #MSwarriors

Days and weeks recognized in March 2025

  • March 3, 2025: World Birth Defects Day
  • March 9-15, 2025: National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week
  • March 9-15, 2025: Patient Safety Awareness Week
  • March 10-16, 2025: Brain Awareness Week
  • March 12-15, 2025: Medical Genetics Awareness Week
  • March 16-22, 2025: National Poison Prevention Week
  • March 17-23, 2025: National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
  • March 10, 2025: National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
  • March 14, 2025: World Sleep Day
  • March 21, 2025: World Down Syndrome Day
  • March 24, 2025: World Tuberculosis Day
  • March 26, 2025: Epilepsy Awareness – Purple Day
  • March 30, 2025: National Doctors’ Day
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April 2025

April 2025 awareness themes

  • Alcohol Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #AlcoholAwarenessMonth #healthychoices
  • Foot Health Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #foothealth #podiatry
  • March for Babies
    • Hashtags: #MarchforBabies #healthybabies
  • STI Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #STIAwareness #safesex
  • Occupational Therapy Month
    • Hashtags: #occupationaltherapy #OTmonth
  • Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #limblossawareness #limbdifference
  • Parkinson’s Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #parkinsonsawareness #fightparkinsons
  • Stress Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #StressAwarenessMonth #mentalhealth
  • Child Abuse Prevention Month
    • Hashtags: #childabuseprevention #endchildabuse
  • National Minority Health Month
    • Hashtags: #minorityhealth #healthequity
  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
    • Hashtags: #SAAM #endsexualviolence
  • Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #testicularcancer #cancerawareness
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #IBSawareness #guthealth

Days and weeks recognized in April 2025

  • April 2, 2025: World Autism Awareness Day
  • April 7, 2025: World Health Day
  • April 7-13, 2025: National Public Health Week
  • April 11, 2025: World Parkinson’s Day
  • April 11-17, 2025: Black Maternal Health Week
  • April 13-19, 2025: Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
  • April 16, 2025: National Healthcare Decisions Day
  • April 20-26, 2025: National Pediatric Transplant Week
  • April 20-26, 2025: Pediatric Sepsis Week
  • April 20-24, 2025: National Healthcare Quality Week
  • April 28, 2025: World Day for Safety and Health at Work
  • April 28-May 2, 2025: Patient Experience Week
  • April 26, 2025: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 2025

May 2025 awareness themes

  • ALS Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #ALSawareness #endALS
  • Arthritis Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #arthritisawareness #jointhealth
  • Better Sleep Month
    • Hashtags: #bettersleepmonth #healthysleep
  • Brain Cancer Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #braincancerawareness #endcancer
  • Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #cysticfibrosisawareness #CFwarriors
  • Food Allergy Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #foodallergyawareness #allergyawareness
  • Healthy Vision Month
    • Hashtags: #HealthyVisionMonth #eyehealth
  • Hepatitis Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #hepatitisawareness #liverhealth
  • High Blood Pressure Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #hypertensionawareness #bloodpressure
  • Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #huntingtonsawareness #huntingtonsdisease
  • Lupus Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #lupusawareness #fightlupus
  • Lyme Disease Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #lymediseaseawareness #endlyme
  • Maternal Mental Health Month
    • Hashtags: #maternalmentalhealth #postpartumsupport
  • Mental Health Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #mentalhealthawareness #endstigma
  • National Asthma and Allergies Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #asthmaawareness #allergyawareness
  • National Celiac Disease Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #celiacdiseaseawareness #glutenfree
  • National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
    • Hashtags: #melanomaawareness #skincancerprevention
  • National Nurses Month
    • Hashtags: #nursesmonth #thankyounurses
  • National Osteoporosis Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #osteoporosisawareness #bonehealth
  • National Stroke Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #strokeawareness #strokeprevention
  • National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
    • Hashtags: #teenpregnancyprevention #safesex
  • National Women’s Health Month
    • Hashtags: #womenshealth #healthforher

Days and weeks recognized in May 2025

  • May 6, 2025: World Asthma Day
  • May 8, 2025: World Ovarian Cancer Day
  • May 12, 2025: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day
  • May 17, 2025: World Hypertension Day
  • May 19, 2025: National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
  • May 24, 2025: World Schizophrenia Day
  • May 30, 2025: World MS Day

June 2025

June 2025 awareness themes

  • Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #alzheimersawareness #brainhealth #endalz
  • Aphasia Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #aphasiaawareness #speechtherapy #communicationmatters
  • Cataract Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #cataractawareness #eyehealth #visioncare
  • Men’s Health Month
    • Hashtags: #MensHealthMonth #menshealthmatters #healthymen
  • National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #migraineawareness #headacherelief #chronicpain
  • National Safety Month
    • Hashtags: #NationalSafetyMonth #staysafe #safetyfirst
  • PTSD Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #PTSDAwarenessMonth #endthestigma #mentalhealthmatters
  • National Scoliosis Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #scoliosisawareness #spinalhealth #backcare
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Days and weeks recognized in June 2025

  • June 1-7, 2025: National CPR and AED Awareness Week
  • June 1, 2025: National Cancer Survivors Day
  • June 9-15, 2025: Men’s Health Week
  • June 14, 2025: World Blood Donor Day
  • June 15, 2025: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
  • June 18, 2025: Autistic Pride Day
  • June 27, 2025: National PTSD Awareness Day
  • June 27, 2025: National HIV Testing Day
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July 2025

July 2025 awareness themes

  • Cord Blood Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #cordbloodawareness #stemcellresearch
  • Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #juvenilearthritis #kidshealth #arthritisawareness
  • National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #minoritymentalhealth #endstigma #mentalhealthforall
  • Sarcoma Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #sarcomaawareness #cancerawareness
  • UV Safety Month
    • Hashtags: #UVsafety #sunprotection #skincare

Days and weeks recognized in July 2025

  • July 4, 2025: Independence Day
  • July 11, 2025: World Brain Day
  • July 23, 2025: World Sjogren’s Day
  • July 28, 2025: World Hepatitis Day

August 2025

August 2025 awareness themes

  • Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #eyehealth #childrenshealth #visioncare
  • National Breastfeeding Month
    • Hashtags: #BreastfeedingMonth #breastfeedingawareness
  • National Eye Exam Month
    • Hashtags: #EyeExamMonth #eyehealth
  • National Immunization Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #immunizationawareness #vaccinessavelives
  • Summer Sun Safety Month
    • Hashtags: #sunsafety #skincare #UVprotection
  • Psoriasis Action Month
    • Hashtags: #psoriasisawareness #skinhealth

Days and weeks recognized in August 2025

  • August 1-7, 2025: World Breastfeeding Week
  • August 1, 2025: National Minority Donor Awareness Day
  • August 1, 2025: World Lung Cancer Day
  • August 18, 2025: World Breast Cancer Research Day
  • August 19, 2025: World Humanitarian Day
  • August 31, 2025: International Overdose Awareness Day

September 2025

September 2025 awareness themes

  • Baby Safety Month
    • Hashtags: #BabySafetyMonth #childsafety
  • Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #suicideprevention #endthestigma
  • Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #ovariancancerawareness #cancerprevention
  • Blood Cancer Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #bloodcancerawareness #endcancer
  • Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #childhoodcancerawareness #pediatriccancer
  • Food Safety Education Month
    • Hashtags: #FoodSafetyMonth #safeeating
  • Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #gynecologiccancer #cancerawareness
  • Healthy Aging Month
    • Hashtags: #healthyaging #seniorhealth
  • National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #childhoodobesity #healthykids
  • National Cholesterol Education Month
    • Hashtags: #cholesteroleducation #hearthealth
  • National Yoga Month
    • Hashtags: #NationalYogaMonth #wellness

Days and weeks recognized in September 2025

  • September 4, 2025: World Sexual Health Day
  • September 8-14, 2025: National Suicide Prevention Week
  • September 9-15, 2025: Sexual Health Week
  • September 9, 2025: International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day
  • September 10, 2025: World Suicide Prevention Day
  • September 13, 2025: National Celiac Disease Awareness Day
  • September 16, 2025: Get Ready for Flu Day
  • September 17, 2025: World Patient Safety Day
  • September 19, 2025: National Concussion Awareness Day
  • September 21, 2025: World Alzheimer’s Day
  • September 22, 2025: Falls Prevention Awareness Day
  • September 25, 2025: World Pharmacists Day
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October 2025

October 2025 awareness themes

  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #breastcancerawareness #pinkoctober #getscreened
  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #DVAM #enddomesticviolence #stoptheviolence
  • Down Syndrome Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #downsyndromeawareness #inclusionmatters
  • Eye Injury Prevention Month
    • Hashtags: #eyeinjuryprevention #workplacesafety #eyehealth
  • Health Literacy Month
    • Hashtags: #HealthLiteracyMonth #healtheducation #knowyourhealth
  • National ADHD Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #ADHDawareness #ADHDmatters
  • National Bullying Prevention Month
    • Hashtags: #BullyingPreventionMonth #stopbullying
  • National Dental Hygiene Month
    • Hashtags: #DentalHygieneMonth #oralhealth #healthysmiles
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #pregnancylossawareness #infantloss #breakthesilence
  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #SIDS #safesleep #infanthealth

Days and weeks recognized in October 2025

  • October 5-11, 2025: Mental Illness Awareness Week
  • October 6-12, 2025: National Primary Care Week
  • October 6-12, 2025: National PA Week
  • October 9, 2025: National Depression Screening Day
  • October 10, 2025: World Mental Health Day
  • October 11, 2025: World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
  • October 12-18, 2025: International Infection Prevention Week
  • October 17, 2025: National Mammography Day
  • October 20, 2025: World Osteoporosis Day
  • October 21, 2025: National Check Your Meds Day
  • October 25, 2025: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
  • October 29, 2025: World Psoriasis Day

November 2025

November 2025 awareness themes

  • American Diabetes Month
    • Hashtags: #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #diabeteseducation
  • Bladder Health Month
    • Hashtags: #bladderhealth #urologyawareness
  • COPD Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #COPDawareness #breathebetter
  • Lung Cancer Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #lungcancerawareness #endcancer
  • National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #alzheimersawareness #dementiacare
  • National Diabetes Month
    • Hashtags: #diabetesmonth #bloodsugarcontrol
  • National Epilepsy Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #epilepsyawareness #seizureawareness
  • National Family Caregivers Month
    • Hashtags: #FamilyCaregiversMonth #caregiversupport
  • Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #pancreaticcancerawareness #endcancer
  • Prematurity Awareness Month
    • Hashtags: #prematurityawareness #preemiepower

Days and weeks recognized in November 2025

  • November 2-8, 2025: National Diabetes Education Week
  • November 14, 2025: World Diabetes Day
  • November 17, 2025: World Prematurity Day
  • November 18-24, 2025: US Antibiotic Awareness Week
  • November 20, 2025: Great American Smokeout
  • November 25, 2025: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

December 2025

December 2025 awareness themes

  • National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
    • Hashtags: #drivesober #endimpaireddriving
  • National Safe Toys and Gifts Month
    • Hashtags: #safetoysandgifts #holidaysafety

Days and weeks recognized in December 2025

  • December 1-7, 2025: National Handwashing Awareness Week
  • December 1, 2025: World AIDS Day
  • Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week
  • National Influenza Vaccination Week

The importance of patient and community engagement

Engaging patients and the broader community is more than just a best practice — it’s a cornerstone of effective, patient-centered healthcare. By aligning your efforts with health observances, your practice can foster stronger relationships, promote preventive care, and demonstrate your commitment to the well-being of those you serve. These touchpoints are not only opportunities to educate but also to empower patients to take an active role in their health journey.

As you plan for 2025, use this calendar to spark conversations and build patient trust. Whether through social media campaigns, in-office events, or educational materials, these observances offer countless ways to connect and make a difference. By engaging consistently and authentically, your practice can reinforce its role as a vital health resource within your community.

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