When is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month?
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month 2027
Tue, Jun 1, 2027 – Wed, Jun 30, 2027
The whole of June. That's in 240 days.
until Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month begins, in your time zone
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month is a June campaign from the Alzheimer's Association that raises awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and encourages habits that support brain health. Supporters wear purple, the movement's color.
About Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
Throughout June, the Alzheimer's Association and its local chapters encourage people to learn about Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, support family caregivers, and look after their own brain health. Supporters are invited to go purple, which the association calls the color of the Alzheimer's movement, and the association holds its fundraising event, The Longest Day, on and around the summer solstice.
The association established the month in 2014, describing the first Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month as the start of a global conversation about the brain and dementia; that year's Longest Day fell on June 21, 2014.
The need is large. The association's 2026 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report estimates that 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's, and that nearly 13 million people provide unpaid care for a family member or friend with dementia. The association promotes ten healthy habits that may lower the risk of cognitive decline, including staying physically active, controlling blood pressure, managing diabetes, not smoking, protecting the head from injury and getting enough sleep.
June is not the only month for dementia awareness. President Ronald Reagan proclaimed November 1983 as National Alzheimer's Disease Month, and presidents have since proclaimed November as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in many years, including 2024. Internationally, Alzheimer's Disease International has led World Alzheimer's Month each September since 2012, with World Alzheimer's Day on September 21.
Sources: Alzheimer's Association: Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, Alzheimer's Association: Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, American Presidency Project: Proclamation 5110, National Alzheimer's Disease Month, 1983, Biden White House archive: National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 2024, Alzheimer's Association: 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain. How we check dates.
How to mark Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
- Wear purple in June, and on the summer solstice do an activity you enjoy in honor of someone living with dementia.
- Learn the early warning signs of Alzheimer's, such as memory loss that disrupts daily life or new trouble with planning, and talk with a doctor if you notice them.
- Give a family caregiver a few hours off by sitting with their loved one or running errands for them.
- Pick one brain-healthy habit to build this month, such as regular exercise, better sleep or keeping your blood pressure in check.
- Share the Alzheimer's Association's free 24/7 Helpline, 800-272-3900, with caregivers who need advice or support.
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month dates
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Sun, Jun 1 – Mon, Jun 30 |
| 2026 | Mon, Jun 1 – Tue, Jun 30 |
| 2027 | Tue, Jun 1 – Wed, Jun 30 |
| 2028 | Thu, Jun 1 – Fri, Jun 30 |
| 2029 | Fri, Jun 1 – Sat, Jun 30 |
| 2030 | Sat, Jun 1 – Sun, Jun 30 |
| 2031 | Sun, Jun 1 – Mon, Jun 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month 2027?
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month 2027 is Tue, Jun 1, 2027 – Wed, Jun 30, 2027. It falls on the whole of June. In 2028, it is on Thursday, June 1, 2028.
What color represents Alzheimer's awareness?
Purple. The Alzheimer's Association calls purple the color of the Alzheimer's movement and asks supporters to wear it during June.
Is Alzheimer's awareness month in June or November?
Both. The Alzheimer's Association has marked June as Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month since 2014, while November has been recognized nationally since President Reagan's 1983 proclamation.
Is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month a public holiday?
No. Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month is an observance, not a public holiday, so schools, banks, government offices and most businesses keep their normal hours.