When is World Heart Day?
World Heart Day 2027 is on Wednesday
Wednesday, September 29, 2027
September 29 every year. That's in 360 days.
until World Heart Day begins, in your time zone
World Heart Day is a global campaign to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes, and of how people and governments can prevent and treat it. The World Heart Federation leads it.
About World Heart Day
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, according to WHO, and most of it can be prevented by tackling risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and harmful use of alcohol. The day encourages people to know their own risk, recognize the warning signs of heart attack and stroke, and get conditions such as high blood pressure checked, since it often causes no symptoms until serious damage is done. It also asks governments to make heart health a policy priority.
The idea came from Spanish cardiologist Antoni Bayés de Luna during his term as president of the World Heart Federation, from 1997 to 1999. By the end of 1998 the federation's members had agreed to hold the day each year on the last Sunday of September, and the plan was launched in 1999 with support from WHO and UNESCO. The first World Heart Day took place on September 24, 2000, timed to the Sydney Olympic Games, with the slogan "Let it Beat" promoting physical activity.
In 2011 the day moved to a fixed date, September 29, which it has kept since. The World Heart Federation coordinates the campaign with its member heart foundations and medical societies, and recent campaigns have pressed governments to adopt national plans for cardiovascular health.
Sources: World Heart Federation: World Heart Day, World Heart Federation: World Heart Day history (archived PDF), World Health Organization: Cardiovascular diseases fact sheet. How we check dates.
How to mark World Heart Day
- Get your blood pressure checked at a clinic or pharmacy, and ask what your numbers mean.
- Learn the warning signs of a heart attack and a stroke, and call emergency services right away if they appear.
- Ask your doctor about your cholesterol, blood sugar and other heart risks, especially if heart disease runs in your family.
- Take a brisk walk or do another activity you enjoy, and look for small ways to move more each day.
- If you smoke, ask a health professional about support to quit.
- Sign up for a CPR course in your community.
World Heart Day dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday, September 29, 2025 |
| 2026 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026 |
| 2027 | Wednesday, September 29, 2027 |
| 2028 | Friday, September 29, 2028 |
| 2029 | Saturday, September 29, 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday, September 29, 2030 |
| 2031 | Monday, September 29, 2031 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is World Heart Day 2027?
World Heart Day 2027 is on Wednesday, September 29, 2027. It falls on September 29 every year. In 2028, it is on Friday, September 29, 2028.
Who organizes World Heart Day?
The World Heart Federation, a global federation of heart foundations and cardiology societies, created the day and leads the campaign each year.
Was World Heart Day always on September 29?
No. It was first held on the last Sunday of September, beginning in 2000, and moved to the fixed date of September 29 in 2011.
Is World Heart Day a public holiday?
No. World Heart Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so schools, banks, government offices and most businesses keep their normal hours.