World AIDS Day 2024

World AIDS Day

When is World AIDS Day 2024

World AIDS Day 2024

Sunday, December 01, 2024


When is World AIDS Day 2025

World AIDS Day 2025

Monday, December 01, 2025

Why we celebrate World AIDS Day?

World AIDS Day is one of the holidays of international importance and recognition. Its main aim is to raise public awareness of the danger of the disease. It is also a day to commemorate those who have died of the disease and to celebrate the achievements of medicine in the fight against it.

The history of the holiday began in 1987 in the United States. The authors of this idea were two WHO employees, James Bunn and Thomas Netter. Their proposal was supported and it was decided to establish the World AIDS Day. The date was not chosen by chance. It was in 1987 when there was an election in the USA that attracted public attention. The information about them quickly spread and managed to be annoying. To somehow cheer up the inhabitants, the press decided to promote a new holiday. It was first celebrated on 1 December 1988.

What Do People Do?

The idea of the holiday was supported in 140 countries, where it is still celebrated today. On 1 December, events are traditionally organised to draw attention to the spread of the disease. These include various seminars and lectures, exhibitions and promotional activities. These are run by charities, research centres and volunteers. Their aim is to create a neutral or positive attitude towards people with AIDS. Special episodes of well-known programmes about the disease are broadcast on television. Entertainment celebrities take an active part in the filming of HIV and AIDS prevention commercials.

On the streets everybody receives holiday symbols – red ribbons reminding of the letter “V”. The idea was suggested by US artist Frank Moore, who died of AIDS in 2002. His proposal was supported by colleagues from the Visual AIDS Group. It was later adopted at the 2000 Tony Awards. The ribbon is worn not only on the day of celebration, but at all AIDS-related events.

How to Celebrate World AIDS Day?

World AIDS Day is celebrated every year on 1 December. Hundreds of countries, including the United States, mark the day. To join the celebration, attend a themed event. Purchase a symbolic red ribbon to show your support.

World AIDS Day Observances

List of dates for other years

Weekday Date Year Name
Wednesday 01 December 2021 World AIDS Day
Thursday 01 December 2022 World AIDS Day
Friday 01 December 2023 World AIDS Day
Sunday 01 December 2024 World AIDS Day
Monday 01 December 2025 World AIDS Day
Tuesday 01 December 2026 World AIDS Day
Wednesday 01 December 2027 World AIDS Day
Friday 01 December 2028 World AIDS Day
Saturday 01 December 2029 World AIDS Day
Sunday 01 December 2030 World AIDS Day
Monday 01 December 2031 World AIDS Day
Wednesday 01 December 2032 World AIDS Day
Thursday 01 December 2033 World AIDS Day
Friday 01 December 2034 World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day Video

World AIDS Day Cards

List of Common Holidays in 2024

Date Holiday Type
January 2024    
Jan 1 - Tues New Year's Day 2024 National holiday
Jan 6 - Sun Epiphany 2024 Christian
Jan 7 - Mon Orthodox Christmas Day 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 14 - Mon Orthodox New Year 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 15 - Tues Makar Sankranti 2024 Hindu
Jan 21 - Mon Tu B'Shevat 2024 Jewish
Jan 21 - Mon Martin Luther King Day 2024 National holiday
February 2024    
Feb 1 - Fri National Freedom Day 2024 Observance
Feb 1 - Fri National Wear Red Day 2024 Observance
Feb 2 - Sat Groundhog Day 2024 Observance
Feb 5 - Tues Chinese New Year 2024 Observance
Feb 12 - Tues Lincoln's Birthday 2024 Observance
Feb 14 - Thurs Valentine's Day 2024 Observance
Feb 18 - Mon Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2024 National holiday
March 2024    
Mar 1 - Fri Read Across America Day 2024 Observance
Mar 1 - Fri Employee Appreciation Day 2024 Observance
Mar 5 - Tues Maha Shivaratri 2024 Hindu
Mar 5 - Tues Mardi Gras 2024 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Lent 2019 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Ash Wednesday 2024 Christian
Mar 10 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - begins 2024 Daylight Saving
Mar 17 - Sun St. Patrick's Day 2024 Observance
Mar 20 - Wed Spring/Fall - March equinox 2024 Season
Mar 21 - Thur Purim 2024 Jewish
Mar 21 - Thurs Holi 2024 Hindu
April 2024    
Apr 1 - Mon April Fools' Day 2024 Observance
Apr 3 - Wed Isra and Mi'raj 2024 Muslim
Apr 13 - Sat Thomas Jefferson Birthday 2024 Observance
Apr 14 - Sun Rama Navami 2024 Hindu
Apr 14 -Sun Palm Sunday 2024 Christian
Apr 15 - Mon Tax Day 2024 Observance
Apr 16 - Tues National Library Workers Day 2024 Observance
Apr 18 - Thurs Maundy Thursday 2024 Christian
Apr 19 - Fri Good Friday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Holy Saturday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Passover - Starts 2024 Jewish
Apr 21 - Sun Laylat al Bara'at 2024 Muslim
Apr 21 - Sun Easter 2024 Christian
Apr 21 - Sun Earth Day 2024 Observance
Apr 22 - Mon Easter Monday 2024 Christian
Apr 24 - Wed Administrative Professionals Day 2024 Observance
Apr 25 - Thurs Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2024 Observance
Apr 26 - Fri Orthodox Good Friday 2024 Orthodox Christian
Apr 26 - Fri Arbor Day 2024 Observance
Apr 27 - Sat Passover - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Apr 28 - Sun Orthodox Easter 2024 Orthodox Christian
May 2024    
May 1 - Wed May Day 2024 Observance
May 2 - Thur Yom Hashoah 2024 Jewish
May 2 - Thurs National Day of Prayer 2024 Observance
May 5 - Sun Cinco de Mayo 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon National Nurses Day 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon Ramadan starts 2024 Muslim
May 12 - Sun Mothers' Day 2024 Observance
May 15 - Wed Peace Officers Memorial Day 2024 Observance
May 18 - Sat Armed Forces Day 2024 Observance
May 22 - Wed National Maritime Day 2024 Observance
May 23 - Thurs Lag BaOmer 2024 Jewish
May 27 - Mon Memorial Day 2024 National holiday
May 30 - Thurs Ascension Day 2024 Christian
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
June 2024    
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
Jun 5 - Wed Eid al-Fitr 2024 Muslim
Jun 6 - Thurs D-Day 2024 Observance
Jun 9 - Sun Shavuot 2024 Jewish
Jun 9 - Sun Pentecost 2024 Christian
Jun 10 - Mon Whit Monday 2024 Christian
Jun 14 - Fri Flag Day 2024 Observance
Jun 16 - Sun Fathers' Day 2024 Observance
Jun 20 - Thurs Corpus Christi 2024 Christian
Jun 21 - Fri Summer/Winter Solstice 2024 Season
July 2024    
Jul 4 - Thurs Rath Yatra 2024 Hindu
Jul 4 - Thurs 4th of July - Independence Day 2024 National holiday
Jul 28 - Sun Parents Day 2024 Observance
August 2024    
Aug 4 - Sun Friendship Day 2024 Observance
Aug 11 - Sun Day of Arafat 2024 Muslim
Aug 11 - Sun Tisha B'Av 2024 Jewish
Aug 11 - Sun Eid al-Adha 2024 Muslim
Aug 14 - Wed Raksha Bandhan 2024 Hindu
Aug 15 - Thurs Assumption of Mary 2024 Christian
Aug 19 - Mon National Aviation Day 2024 Observance
Aug 21 - Wed Senior Citizens Day 2024 Observance
Aug 23 - Fri Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Hindu
Aug 26 - Mon Women's Equality Day 2024 Observance
Aug 31 - Sat Muharram 2024 Muslim
September 2024    
Sept 2 - Mon Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Hindu
Sep 2 - Mon Labor Day 2024 National holiday
Sep 8 - Sun National Grandparents Day 2024 Observance
Sep 10 - Tues Ashura 2024 Muslim
Sep 11 - Wed Patriot Day 2024 Observance
Sep 17 - Tues Constitution Citizenship Day 2024 Observance
Sep 23 - Mon Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2024 Season
Sept 29 - Sun Navratri 2024 Hindu
Sept 30 - Mon Rosh Hashana 2024 Jewish
October 2024    
Oct 7 - Mon Child Health Day 2024 Observance
Oct 7 - Mon Dussehra 2024 Hindu
Oct 9 - Wed Leif Erikson 2024 Observance
Oct 9 - Wed Yom Kippur 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Sukkot 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Columbus Day 2024 National holiday
Oct 16 - Wed Boss's Day 2024 Observance
Oct 21 - Mon Shemini Atzeret 2024 Jewish
Oct 22 - Tues Simchat Torah 2024 Jewish
Oct 27 - Sun Diwali 2024 Hindu
Oct 31 - Thurs Halloween 2024 Observance
November 2024    
Nov 1 - Fri All Saints' Day 2024 Christian
Nov 2 - Fri All Souls Day 2024 Christian
Nov 3 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - ends 2024 Daylight Saving
Nov 10 - Sun The Prophet's Birthday 2024 Muslim
Nov 11 - Mon Veterans Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 28 - Thurs Thanksgiving Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 29 - Fri Black Friday 2024 Observance
December 2024    
Dec 2 - Mon Cyber Monday 2024 Observance
Dec 1 - Sun Advent 2024 Christian
Dec 6 - Fri St Nicholas Day 2024 Christian
Dec 7 - Sat Pearl Harbor Remebrance Day 2024 Observance
Dec 17 - Tues Wright Brothers Day 2024 Observance
Dec 22 - Sun Winter/Summer Solstice 2024 Season
Dec 23 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Starts 2024 Jewish
Dec 24 - Tues Christmas Eve 2024 Christian
Dec 25 - Wed Christmas Day 2024 National holiday
Dec 26 - Thurs Kwanzaa -thru Jan 1 2024 Observance
Dec 30 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Dec 31 - Tues New Years Eve 2024 Observance

 


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