World Heart Day is observed every year on September 29 to raise awareness about heart health. It’s a day dedicated to spreading the message that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading causes of death, but many of these deaths can be prevented. The day encourages people to make small changes in their daily lives to improve heart health. This could mean eating healthier, quitting smoking, getting more exercise, or managing stress better.
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The theme often revolves around taking care of your heart by adopting healthier habits. The World Heart Federation, which organizes the event, urges people to take control of their heart health and make choices that will benefit their well-being. They also encourage landmarks worldwide to light up in red on September 29 to draw attention to cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death globally. Additionally, events like health checks, fitness sessions, and heart-friendly cooking demonstrations are often held around the world to educate and inspire people.
When Is World Heart Day Observed?
Here’s a little guide to help you keep track of World Heart Day (September 29) in the coming years. The date remains the same but the day of the week changes every year. If you’re planning an event or just marking your calendar, this table shows the dates and weekdays for World Heart Day up to 2030:
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | September 29, Sunday |
| 2025 | September 29, Monday |
| 2026 | September 29, Tuesday |
| 2027 | September 29, Wednesday |
| 2028 | September 29, Friday |
| 2029 | September 29, Saturday |
| 2030 | September 29, Sunday |
Now you can be sure you won’t miss a chance to celebrate and promote heart health on the right day!
World Heart Day Facts
World Heart Day is a big event that gets a lot of attention, and we’ve learned a lot about how people celebrate it. The media often cover the day, talking about the different events and activities happening around the world. Here are some of the most important and interesting facts about World Heart Day that we found:
- Major landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House, the Great Wall of China, and the Eiffel Tower have been illuminated in red on September 29 in support of World Heart Day, symbolizing the global effort to combat heart disease.
- Recent articles emphasize the importance of lifestyle changes, such as healthy eating, regular physical activity, and quitting smoking, as crucial steps in preventing heart disease and stroke. Here at Digital Hygge, we want our readers to be in good health, so if you just happen to want to quit smoking, feel free to download our “No Smoking” habit tracker printable.
- Every year, World Heart Day sees participation from over 100 countries. Cities and organizations host events like heart health screenings, walks, and educational seminars to spread awareness about cardiovascular diseases. To see a glimpse of all events on this day that took place in 2023, check out this video of World Heart Day 2023 Global Highlights:
- In recent years, discussions have included the impact of COVID-19 on heart health, as studies show that the virus can exacerbate cardiovascular conditions. This has made heart health even more of a priority globally.
- Bob Harper, the well-known fitness trainer from “The Biggest Loser” became an advocate for heart health after experiencing a near-fatal heart attack in February 2017. His heart attack was a wake-up call, and since then, he has been vocal about the importance of heart health, especially in relation to lifestyle and genetics.
Before You Go:
We have many more national days lists for you to explore.
- Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendar 2025 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, cleaning & organizing days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
- Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.
