When is Men's Health Month?
Men's Health Month 2027
Tue, Jun 1, 2027 – Wed, Jun 30, 2027
The whole of June. That's in 227 days.
until Men's Health Month begins, in your time zone
Men's Health Month is a June awareness campaign that encourages men and boys to get regular checkups, catch health problems early and make healthier choices, with families encouraged to help.
About Men's Health Month
The month is led in the United States by Men's Health Network, a nonprofit that spends June sharing education materials, blue-ribbon pins and posters, and supporting local events such as Wear Blue days and community health fairs. The message is practical: many of the biggest health risks men face, including heart disease and colon cancer, can often be prevented or managed better when found early, yet MedlinePlus notes that men are more likely than women to delay regular checkups or medical care.
The month grew out of National Men's Health Week, which Congress created in 1994. Senate Joint Resolution 179, introduced by Senator Bob Dole, designated June 12 to 19, 1994, as the first National Men's Health Week, and President Bill Clinton signed it on May 31, 1994. Lawmakers credited Men's Health Network for pushing the measure. The week is still held each year and ends on Father's Day, while the network expanded the theme to fill the whole of June. The year the month-long observance began is not clearly documented.
June's focus also reaches beyond the US: an International Men's Health Week is held in many countries in the same week ending on Father's Day. Both are separate from International Men's Day in November and from Movember, the November fundraising campaign.
Sources: Congress.gov: S.J.Res.179 (103rd Congress), National Men's Health Week, 1994, MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine): Men's Health. How we check dates.
How to mark Men's Health Month
- Book a checkup if it's been more than a year, and ask your doctor which screenings make sense for your age and family history.
- Learn your numbers, such as blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, and what they mean for you.
- Plan one regular activity with the men in your life, like a weekly walk, bike ride or pickup game.
- Talk openly with a friend, partner or professional about stress or low mood, and check in on someone who seems to be struggling.
- Use Father's Day weekend to remind a dad, grandfather or uncle about an overdue appointment, and offer to go along.
Men's Health 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 Men's Health Month 2027?
Men's Health 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 is the difference between Men's Health Month and Men's Health Week?
Men's Health Week was created by Congress in 1994 and ends each year on Father's Day. Men's Health Month stretches the same campaign across all of June.
What color represents men's health?
Blue. Men's Health Network uses a blue ribbon and promotes Wear Blue events during June.
Is Men's Health Month a public holiday?
No. Men's Health Month is an observance, not a public holiday, so schools, banks, government offices and most businesses keep their normal hours.