World Mental Health Day 2027
World Mental Health Day 2027 is on Sunday, October 10, 2027 (in 363 days). It is observed every year on October 10 to raise awareness of mental health. It is not a federal holiday.
- Date
- Sunday, October 10, 2027
- Countdown
- In 363 days
- Federal holiday
- No
- Date rule
- October 10 (fixed date)
- Possible dates
- Always October 10; only the weekday changes
- Next occurrence
- Tuesday, October 10, 2028
World Mental Health Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Weekday | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 10, 2026 | Saturday | 2 days ago |
| 2027 | October 10, 2027 | Sunday | in 363 days |
| 2028 | October 10, 2028 | Tuesday | in 23 months |
| 2029 | October 10, 2029 | Wednesday | in 2 years |
| 2030 | October 10, 2030 | Thursday | in 3 years |
| 2031 | October 10, 2031 | Friday | in 4 years |
| 2032 | October 10, 2032 | Sunday | in 5 years |
| 2033 | October 10, 2033 | Monday | in 6 years |
| 2034 | October 10, 2034 | Tuesday | in 7 years |
| 2035 | October 10, 2035 | Wednesday | in 8 years |
Dates are calculated from the rule shown above, not copied from a list, so they stay correct for any year. See everything else happening that month in the calendar for October 2027.
The date of World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is fixed on October 10, so only the weekday changes. It was first held in 1992 on the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, and the World Health Organization supports it. In 2028 the day is on Tuesday, October 10, 2028.
What the day is for
The day aims to reduce stigma and to promote access to mental health care. Each year has a theme, and employers, schools, health organizations and local governments hold events. It is an awareness day, so offices, banks and schools are open.
Mental health in the United States
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about one in five U.S. adults lives with a mental illness in a given year, and many of them do not receive treatment. Common conditions include anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder. Mental health problems affect people of every age, and symptoms often begin in adolescence or early adulthood. Effective treatments exist, including therapy and medication, and talking with a doctor, counselor or other health professional is a good first step.
How the day is marked
Employers often use the day to remind staff about wellness benefits and employee assistance programs, schools hold awareness lessons, and health groups publish guides and host events online and in person. Mental Illness Awareness Week, which NAMI promotes, is held in the first full week of October, so World Mental Health Day always falls close to it. In the United States, May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Where to get help in the United States
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which is free and available 24 hours a day. In an emergency, call 911. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) list local services.
Using the 988 Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched nationwide on July 16, 2022. You can call or text 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org. Spanish-language support is available, and veterans can call 988 and then press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. The service is free and confidential.
Frequently asked questions about World Mental Health Day
When is World Mental Health Day 2027?
World Mental Health Day 2027 is on Sunday, October 10, 2027.
When is World Mental Health Day 2028?
World Mental Health Day 2028 is on Tuesday, October 10, 2028.
Is World Mental Health Day a public holiday?
No. It is an international awareness day and not a federal or state holiday.
Who started World Mental Health Day?
The World Federation for Mental Health started it in 1992, and the World Health Organization supports it.
What number do I call in a mental health crisis in the U.S.?
Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In an emergency, call 911.