When is World No Tobacco Day?
World No Tobacco Day 2027 is on Monday
Monday, May 31, 2027
May 31 every year. That's in 239 days.
until World No Tobacco Day begins, in your time zone
World No Tobacco Day is the World Health Organization's yearly campaign on the harm caused by tobacco use and secondhand smoke. Each year's theme spotlights one part of the problem, from industry marketing tactics to helping people quit.
About World No Tobacco Day
WHO and its regional offices lead the day, and health ministries, clinics, schools and community groups take part. Campaigns explain the health risks of smoking and other tobacco products, describe how tobacco companies market their products, and promote measures such as smoke-free public places, health warnings and support for people who want to quit. WHO says the day is also meant to show what people everywhere can do to claim their right to health and protect future generations.
WHO member states created the observance in 1987. That year, World Health Assembly resolution WHA40.38 called for a "world no-smoking day" on April 7, 1988, which was also the 40th anniversary of WHO's founding. A later resolution, WHA42.19, set May 31 as the date for World No Tobacco Day every year.
The day works alongside the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, the first treaty negotiated under WHO's auspices. The World Health Assembly adopted it on May 21, 2003, and it entered into force on February 27, 2005. Recent World No Tobacco Day campaigns have focused on exposing the ways tobacco and nicotine products are made appealing, especially to young people.
Sources: World Health Organization: World No Tobacco Day, WHO Regional Office for Europe: WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. How we check dates.
How to mark World No Tobacco Day
- If you smoke, set a quit date and ask a doctor, pharmacist or quitline about proven support such as counseling and medication.
- Make your home and car completely smoke-free to protect children and others from secondhand smoke.
- Talk with kids and teens about how tobacco and nicotine products are advertised to them, and why.
- Support a friend who is quitting by being patient through cravings and offering company for distractions like a walk.
- Ask your employer or health plan what quit-smoking programs or coverage they offer.
World No Tobacco Day dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Saturday, May 31, 2025 |
| 2026 | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| 2027 | Monday, May 31, 2027 |
| 2028 | Wednesday, May 31, 2028 |
| 2029 | Thursday, May 31, 2029 |
| 2030 | Friday, May 31, 2030 |
| 2031 | Saturday, May 31, 2031 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is World No Tobacco Day 2027?
World No Tobacco Day 2027 is on Monday, May 31, 2027. It falls on May 31 every year. In 2028, it is on Wednesday, May 31, 2028.
Who organizes World No Tobacco Day?
The World Health Organization. Its member states created the day in 1987, and WHO chooses a theme and publishes campaign materials each year.
Why is it on May 31?
The first observance, in 1988, was set for April 7, WHO's founding anniversary. A follow-up World Health Assembly resolution, WHA42.19, moved the yearly observance to May 31.
Is World No Tobacco Day a public holiday?
No. World No Tobacco Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so schools, banks, government offices and most businesses keep their normal hours.