World Alzheimer’s Day 2026: 21 September and Theme
Why in the news
The annual awareness day on dementia was observed with a theme urging early diagnosis.
Key facts
- Date: 21 September, every year.
- Purpose: spreading awareness on Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
- Theme for 2026: early knowledge helps most, as in “A Dementia Diagnosis Matters”.
- Part of World Alzheimer’s Month, which runs through September.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Day | World Alzheimer’s Day |
| Date | 21 September |
| Month-long campaign | World Alzheimer’s Month (September) |
Exam angle
- Date and month of the day, and the month-long campaign linked to it.
- The 2026 theme, which highlights early diagnosis.