World Down Syndrome Day 2025

World Down Syndrome Day

When is World Down Syndrome Day 2025

World Down Syndrome Day 2025

Friday, March 21, 2025


When is World Down Syndrome Day 2026

World Down Syndrome Day 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Why we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day?

World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated every year in different countries. This day was created to raise people’s awareness of this genetic disorder. Down syndrome is not uncommon in today’s world. Although it is extensively studied, its causes have not yet been identified. It can occur even if both parents are perfectly healthy and have no genetic disease.

The first mention of the syndrome is found in the notes of the British doctor John Langdon Down, after whom it was named. In 1959, a genetic origin for the disease had already been found. The first such celebration was observed in 2005. In 2011, the UN General Assembly officially confirmed its status. It is thanks to this that more and more governmental and charitable organisations, as well as special medical institutions aimed at supporting people with the syndrome, have started to appear in the world.

What Do People Do?

Various charity events and concerts are held on this day. At conferences and seminars, experts look for ways to help people with this genetic disorder. For a long time, there have been many prejudices about this syndrome, which are difficult to overcome. That is why this day is also important for ordinary people. People with Down syndrome use social media to talk about their life stories or how they cope.

How to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day?

World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on 21 March. The date was not chosen randomly because the syndrome is specifically caused by a trisomy (abnormality) on chromosome 21. Take part in a charity event held in your town. Meet a representative of the syndrome to support them and learn more about this genetic disorder.

World Down Syndrome Day Observances

List of dates for other years

Weekday Date Year Name
Monday 21 March 2022 World Down Syndrome Day
Tuesday 21 March 2023 World Down Syndrome Day
Thursday 21 March 2024 World Down Syndrome Day
Friday 21 March 2025 World Down Syndrome Day
Saturday 21 March 2026 World Down Syndrome Day
Sunday 21 March 2027 World Down Syndrome Day
Tuesday 21 March 2028 World Down Syndrome Day
Wednesday 21 March 2029 World Down Syndrome Day
Thursday 21 March 2030 World Down Syndrome Day
Friday 21 March 2031 World Down Syndrome Day
Sunday 21 March 2032 World Down Syndrome Day
Monday 21 March 2033 World Down Syndrome Day
Tuesday 21 March 2034 World Down Syndrome Day
Wednesday 21 March 2035 World Down Syndrome Day

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