MAY01
Mental health
All month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Make space for honest check-ins, education, and support.
2026 AWARENESS CALENDAR
Dates worth circling—and conversations worth continuing.
Use these observances to plan content, find community, or simply remember that your experience is part of a much larger story.
JUNE02
Dementia
All month
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Learn the signs, share support, and honor families living with dementia.
JUNE03
Aging
June 15
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Raise awareness of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults.
SEPT04
Dementia
All month
World Alzheimer’s Month
Challenge stigma and improve understanding of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
SEPT05
Mental health
September 10
World Suicide Prevention Day
Start compassionate conversations and share pathways to help.
SEPT06
Dementia
September 21
World Alzheimer’s Day
A worldwide day of awareness, advocacy, and community action.
OCT07
Mental health
October 10
World Mental Health Day
Support awareness and access to quality mental health care.
NOV08
Caregiving
All month
National Family Caregivers Month
Recognize, support, and celebrate family caregivers.
A calendar is not a deadline.
You do not have to post, educate, advocate, or perform awareness every time the calendar says so. Choose the moments that feel useful—and let the rest pass.